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Part 1: What Is a Network?

Learn what a network is, why networks exist, and how devices communicate with each other.

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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  • Part 4: LAN vs WAN vs Internet (Explained Simply)
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