Networking 2002

This book presents the refereed proceedings of the Second IFIP-TC6 Networking Conference, Networking 2002, organized by IFIP Working Groups 6.2, 6.3, and 6.8. The conference featured three tracks: Networking Technologies, Services, and Protocols; Performance of Computer and Communication Networks; and Mobile and Wireless Communications. This year, 314 submissions were received from 42 countries across all five continents, marking a 50% increase in submissions compared to the first conference. This growth highlights the event's emergence as a key platform for global networking research. The Technical Program Committee faced the challenging task of curating a high-quality conference program, ultimately selecting 82 full papers for presentation. To support young researchers and those from emerging countries, two poster sessions were included, featuring 31 short papers. The technical program spanned three days and included not only the refereed contributions but also five invited papers from leading experts in the networking field. This structure aimed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants, enhancing the overall impact of the conference.