: 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.
: In-depth description of the core protocol family, including IP, TCP, and UDP. The Linux Networking Architecture: Design and I...
: How the kernel interacts with physical network cards (NICs) to send and receive frames. : Coverage of more specialized protocols like Mobile
The book covers the path of data through the Linux kernel, from hardware drivers up to the user-space interface: : How the kernel interacts with physical network
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
: Implementation of protocols like Ethernet and PPP.
: How the kernel manages IP routing tables, forwarding, and group communication (IGMP).