Localized optimization of isolated sub-DAG based on edge node parenting and distributed density-based optimization

One or more non-transitory tangible media encoded with logic for execution by a machine and when executed by the machine operable for:

• determining, by the machine implemented as a wireless network device in a wireless network, a self-estimated density value of neighboring wireless devices based on wirelessly receiving an identified number of beacon message transmissions within an identified time interval from neighboring transmitting wireless devices in the wireless network;
• setting, by the wireless network device, a first wireless transmit power value based on the self-estimated density value;
• and
• transmitting a beacon message at the first wireless transmit power value, the beacon message specifying the self-estimated density value, a corresponding trust metric for the self-estimated density value, and the first wireless transmit power value used by the wireless network device for transmitting the beacon message.