Networking Essentials for the Contemporary Engineer
Networking Essentials for the Contemporary Engineer In many engineering roles, devices, sensors, and software must talk to each other. A solid grasp of networks helps you design reliable systems, avoid bottlenecks, and diagnose issues quickly. This guide shares practical concepts and steps you can apply in projects of any size. Start with the basics. The OSI model offers a simple map of how data travels: from the physical link up to the application. In most real work, you’ll focus on a few layers: the physical and data link for Ethernet and Wi‑Fi, the network layer for IP addressing, and the transport layer for TCP or UDP. Knowing these layers helps you reason about where problems occur. ...