The development of the programmable switch in software-defined networks (SDNs) is
known for its rapid technological advancements. This growing domain has a wealth of …

The MPLS protocol, traditionally focused on packet forwarding using labels, has evolved to
include advanced mechanisms such as Service Function Chaining (SFC), Alternate-Marking …

In recent years, the increasing demand for network resources due to real-time applications
and data-intensive activities has posed challenges in managing and optimizing network …

Bit Index Explicit Replication (BIER) has been proposed by the IETF as a stateless multicast
transport technology. BIER adds a BIER header containing a bitstring indicating receivers of …

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) extends Ethernet to enable real-time communication. In
TSN, bounded latency and zero congestion-based packet loss are achieved through …

Various communication protocols are necessary for industrial automation in order for
devices and systems to exchange data and control signals [20, 21, 24]. These procedures …

Network testers are essential for assessing network performance. They are used to generate
and capture test packets to evaluate the network's correctness and efficiency. However …

This chapter explores the evolution of computer networks from closed data transmission
systems to complex, programmable infrastructures critical to modern life and industry. It …

The need for fieldbus is increasing due to the advancements in industrial control systems.
Long transmission distances, high transmission speeds, and reliable real-time performance …

Realistic traffic simulation is essential for evaluating network performance, security, and
efficiency. However, modern network environments demand testers with high performance …