History of network traffic models

The history of network traffic models involves the evolution of theoretical and empirical approaches used to understand, analyze, and predict network traffic behavior over time. Below is a timeline and overview of key developments in the field: ### 1960s - 1970s: Early Developments - **Foundational Theories**: The origins of network traffic modeling can be traced back to the concepts of queueing theory and stochastic processes, which were applied in telecommunications to manage and model telephone traffic.