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Network Engineering Basics

Network Engineering Basics

January 12, 2026January 1, 2026 by bill
A beginner-friendly visual introduction to network engineering fundamentals and core networking concepts.

A beginner-friendly series on network engineering basics, covering networking fundamentals, devices, security, and real-world concepts.

Categories A Beginnerโ€™s Guide Series, Network Engineering Basics, ๐Ÿ“š Learning & Career Development Tags a beginners guid series, networking Leave a comment

What Is a Network?

January 11, 2026January 1, 2026 by bill
A simple visual explanation showing how devices connect and communicate on a network.

Learn what a network is, how devices communicate, and why networks are essential in this beginner-friendly introduction to network engineering basics.

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Modems Routers and Switches Explained

January 11, 2026January 2, 2026 by bill
Diagram showing a modem, router, and switch and how they work together in a basic network setup

Learn the difference between modems, routers, and switches in this beginner-friendly guide to network engineering basics.

Categories Part 2: Modems, Routers, and Switches Explained Tags modems, Network Engineering Basics, routers, switches 1 Comment
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  • Entry-Level Network Engineering Tools
  • Basic Network Security Concepts (Explained Simply)
  • Wired vs Wireless Networking (Explained Simply)
  • What Is DHCP? (And Why Networks Depend on It)
  • What Is DNS and Why It Matters
  • What Is a Firewall? (Explained Simply)
  • LAN vs WAN vs Internet (Explained Simply)
  • IP Addresses and Subnets (Made Simple)
  • Modems Routers and Switches Explained
  • What Is a Network?
  • Network Engineering Basics
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    January 4, 2026

    Thanks, this clear up some confusion I had. I thought they were all one device.

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