Network Architecture Fundamentals
Completed by Carlos Fernandez
February 6, 2026
5 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Explain key network types and architectures, including LANs, WANs, cloud networking, network segmentation, and wireless technologies
Describe and compare the OSI and TCP/IP network models, including L2 versus L3 networks, and identify core network protocols such as TCP and UDP
Recognize the purpose of load balancing and routing, and describe the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
Skills you will gain
- Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
- Category: Wide Area Networks
- Category: TCP/IP
- Category: Routing Protocols
- Category: Network Architecture
- Category: Network Performance Management
- Category: Cloud Services
- Category: General Networking
- Category: Network Model
- Category: OSI Models
- Category: Network Protocols
- Category: Computer Networking
