Network Foundations and Addressing

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course provides a robust foundation in networking technologies and IP addressing, covering essential concepts that are critical for any networking professional. It begins by introducing the core components and technologies that underpin modern networks, including routers, switches, security appliances, and wireless access points. You wil…