Introduction to Network Engineering

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This series ended on November 8, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

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Network Engineering can be simplified into one word, that word being "internet". You can be in the United States and message your family from Europe, but how is that possible? What is that process that happens? How does that data know where to go? That's what Network Engineering focuses on, how the internet can allow for the interconnectedness of all devices. In fact, Network Engineering is the reason why you can see and read what is on your screen. 
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Hello, I'm Gent V, currently in high school, and I'm looking forward to teach interesting content that is usually hidden but absolutely has a high-value skills. There is often content that can be beneficial in your life, however, it doesn't reach most platforms. My objective is to try to teach unique skills and knowledge that isn't offered in many corners of the internet. I would be honored to be your teacher.

Sessions

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

1. The classes schedule is every Monday and Friday at 7:45 PM.

2. If you are require to leave the class or you can't make, It is completely fine and I will provide you the additional information that you need. If it is consistent however, I will ask for context just to ensure that you're okay.

3. Make sure to ask questions on anything that isn't clear, as my history teacher says "The only stupid questions is the questions you don't ask."

4. Be respectful towards your comrades, they are people too.

5. Let me know if I say your name wrong!

SESSION 1

13

Oct

SESSION 1

Office Hours

Mon 11:45 PM - Tue, 12:25 AM UTCOct 13, 11:45 PM - Oct 14, 12:25 AM UTC

This will be a short class.
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We will simply devote this class to introduce ourselves, we will go over the rules of the class. Additionally, we should be able to go over the definition of Network Engineering, why it is important, what is the day in the life, possible certifications, and finally, maybe for some most importantly, THEIR WAGE!!!!.

SESSION 2

17

Oct

SESSION 2

Office Hours

Fri 11:45 PM - Sat, 12:45 AM UTCOct 17, 11:45 PM - Oct 18, 12:45 AM UTC

This one will be pretty cool, at least in comparison to the last lesson.
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We will be talking about what a "Network" is, and what types of networks, more specifically a LAN and WAN and their differences. We will also being talking about a switch (not a light switch lol) and a router, what each device is use for, and their differences. Furthermore, we will be going over what a IP address is and what a MAC address is, and how each device uses each. I may break you into groups so that we can communicate with each other more effectively.

SESSION 3

20

Oct

SESSION 3

Office Hours

Mon 11:45 PM - Tue, 12:45 AM UTCOct 20, 11:45 PM - Oct 21, 12:45 AM UTC

This will be about the cables and wires, cause who doesn't like those?
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We will first go through a quick recap on the previous lesson, and then we will jump into cable action. We will talk about what a ethernet cable is, and what it usage is. We will also talk about fiber optic (light speed data flow???, umm). I will show you examples of both what these cables look like, the heads of the cables(don't worry if you don't know what that means) what types there are, and their differences. As a network engineer, you will be working will cables, TRUST ME, so it is important you know about it now. I will also introduce to you briefly what a IP address and MAC address since it will be important for your network engineering journey
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we gotta believe!

SESSION 4

24

Oct

SESSION 4

Office Hours

Fri 11:45 PM - Sat, 12:45 AM UTCOct 24, 11:45 PM - Oct 25, 12:45 AM UTC

This will be a VERY cool lesson, at least for me.
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In this fun activity. I will be using a tool called cisco packet tracer that will literally show process of how things travel across a network, and how the message can cross other network. I will show how precisely how the switch thinks about where to send the message, and the same process with the router. I will also show what the data looks like in the first place (it is complex!!). I will also show where the IP address and mac address comes in handy, and we will end off with the first 3 layers of the OSI model. It sounds like a lot, but trust me, with cisco packet tracer, it will be like nothing.
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the OSI model, that sounds like the "star guest" of Network Engineering.

SESSION 5

27

Oct

SESSION 5

Office Hours

Mon 11:45 PM - Tue, 12:45 AM UTCOct 27, 11:45 PM - Oct 28, 12:45 AM UTC

This will be probably the most important lesson that is need in order to understand network engineering, that and the learning of Python and Linux, but that is later.
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This lesson will ONLY be about the OSI model and it's 7 layers, THAT IS IT.
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It is pretty important to understand, because it is literally how any piece of data travels through the internet. It isn't a precise one to one model as to how that process works exactly, but it is a close match to what really happens when traffic(data) gets sent across the internet. We will also discuss if it is not across the internet, but rather just in the same network.
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"All people seem to need data processing",
Sounds silly, but it is pretty useful for remembering the OSI model.

SESSION 6

4

Nov

SESSION 6

Office Hours

Tue 12:45 AM - 1:45 AM UTCNov 4, 12:45 AM - 1:45 AM UTC

VLANS!, yeah I got a bit lazy make a descriptions

SESSION 7

8

Nov

SESSION 7

Office Hours

Sat 12:45 AM - 1:45 AM UTCNov 8, 12:45 AM - 1:45 AM UTC

I have much to teach you... TCP/IP, insane.

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Oct 13 - Nov 8

4 weeks

40 - 60 mins

/ session

SCHEDULE

Mondays

11:45PM

Fridays

11:45PM