The Linux Networking Architecture: Design And I... Apr 2026

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

: How the kernel manages IP routing tables, forwarding, and group communication (IGMP). The Linux Networking Architecture: Design and I...

The book covers the path of data through the Linux kernel, from hardware drivers up to the user-space interface: is a technical reference by Klaus Wehrle, Frank

The Linux Networking Architecture: Design and Implementation of Network Protocols in the Linux Kernel The Linux Networking Architecture: Design and I...

: In-depth description of the core protocol family, including IP, TCP, and UDP.

: How the kernel interacts with physical network cards (NICs) to send and receive frames.