Network Architecture Fundamentals
Completed by Malena Ronquetti
January 17, 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: OSI Models
- Category: Load Balancing
- Category: Network Architecture
- Category: Wide Area Networks
- Category: Virtual Networking
- Category: Network Routers
- Category: Network Routing
- Category: Computer Networking
- Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
- Category: Network Protocols
- Category: Network Switches
- Category: Wireless Networks
