: How the kernel interacts with physical network cards (NICs) to send and receive frames.
: Coverage of more specialized protocols like Mobile IP, IP Security (IPsec), and RSVP. Target Audience and Structure Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
is a technical reference by Klaus Wehrle, Frank Pahlke, Hartmut Ritter, Daniel Müller, and Marc Bechler. It provides a detailed guide on how the Linux kernel implements networking protocols, following the layering of the TCP/IP model. Core Topics Covered The Linux Networking Architecture: Design and I...
: Implementation of protocols like Ethernet and PPP.
: Discussion on firewalls (Netfilter), Network Address Translation (NAT), and Quality of Service (QoS) using traffic control. : How the kernel interacts with physical network
The Linux Networking Architecture: Design and Implementation of Network Protocols in the Linux Kernel
: In-depth description of the core protocol family, including IP, TCP, and UDP. is a technical reference by Klaus Wehrle, Frank
The book covers the path of data through the Linux kernel, from hardware drivers up to the user-space interface:
