Networking Device Drivers

Networking Device Drivers Sanjay Dhawan Although device drivers are an integral component of any network, little practical information has been available on their implementation. Networking Device Drivers fills this void by providing a wealth of in-depth information on a variety of networking device driver architectures, for a number of operating systems. The book begins with a discussion of the basics of networking, various operating systems — such as Windows 3.x, Windows NT, UNIX, DOS, OS/2, and NetWare — and their network architectures. It then provides up-to-date, specific information on a variety of device driver architectures including:

• Network Driver Interface Standard (NDIS2 and NDIS3)
• Open Data-Link Interface (ODI)
• Packet Driver
• Data Link Provider Interface (DLPI)

The definitive "how-to" book, Networking Device Drivers provides ample detail in an easy-to-understand format, allowing readers to use the information from specific chapters to immediately begin work on device driver implementation. Whatever your level of network involvement, this book has something for you:

• MIS managers will find the extensive information on network architecture and implementation very useful for configuring and maintaining their own networks.
• Network engineers will find the information about specific network drivers invaluable when designing network related hardware and software applications.
• Software engineers will find the entire book essential for writing device drivers for network interface cards.
• Network card manufacturers will find the book useful for teaching engineering staffs about networking device driver architectures.
• Computer science students will find the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the practical aspects of computer networks.

No matter what your involvement with networks, Networking Device Drivers should be a part of your reference collection.