: Coverage of 4G (LTE-A) and the early conceptual foundations of 5G , alongside established technologies like WiMAX and earlier 2G/3G mobile standards.

: You can view previews on Google Books or find newer editions (up to the 10th edition, 2024-2026) at Éditions Eyrolles .

This specific edition was notable for introducing then-emerging technologies that have since become industry standards:

: Significant focus on Software-Defined Networking and the OpenFlow protocol , highlighting the shift toward virtualizing network control away from physical hardware.

: Free technical annexes for the 2014 edition can be downloaded directly from Éditions Eyrolles .

: This mode imposes no constraints on the sender relative to the receiver. It is characteristic of standard IP packet routing where each packet is treated independently. Key Topics in the 2014 Edition