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IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals of IPv4 addressing and subnetting. Understand IP addresses, subnet masks, network and broadcast addresses, host ranges, and subnetting techniques through clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises.

Beginner
2h 11m

Created by Maher Haddad

Last Updated Sep 11, 2026

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IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals of IPv4 addressing and subnetting. Understand IP addresses, subnet masks, network and broadcast addresses, host ranges, and subnetting techniques through clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises.

Beginner
2h 11m

Created by Maher Haddad

Last Updated Sep 11, 2026

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Learn how IPv4 addresses are structured, how subnet masks work, and how devices communicate within and across networks. This course, IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting Fundamentals, will help beginners, aspiring network engineers, and IT professionals develop a strong understanding of IPv4 networking fundamentals. First, you’ll discover the foundations of binary numbers and their relationship to IPv4 addressing. Next, you’ll explore network and host portions of an IP address, network IDs, broadcast addresses, and valid host ranges. As the course progresses, you will learn how to perform subnetting calculations, determine the number of available hosts and networks, and design efficient IP addressing schemes for real-world environments. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of IPv4 addressing and subnetting, two of the most fundamental skills required in computer networking.

IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting Fundamentals
Beginner
2h 11m
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Maher Haddad is a network engineer, consultant, and certified trainer with over 15 years of experience in designing, securing, and optimizing computer networks. He specializes in Cisco, MikroTik, OPNsense, and other leading networking technologies, combining deep technical expertise with a passion for clear, hands-on instruction. Maher has authored more than 80 online video courses and several best-selling books on Amazon, helping thousands of IT professionals worldwide gain practical networking skills and industry certifications. As the founder of MA ICT B.V. and MyNetworkTraining.com, he develops professional training programs used by engineers, service providers, and organizations across the world. His teaching philosophy centers on simplicity, real-world labs, and empowering learners to build, troubleshoot, and secure networks with confidence.

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