Routing.
Dynamic routing protocols, configuration, and security

Network sockets.
How to write your own HTTP server

Introduction.
Types of networks. Protocols hierarchies and overview

Physical layer and protocols.
What runs through cables and how network adapters deal with it

Network configuration.
Practice network configuration, including NAT, static routing tables, etc

IPv4 and IPv6 protocol stacks.
Protocols that run the internet

P2P and mesh networks.

Wireless networks.
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, other protocols and their use

Packets.
Network packet structure and manipulation

Low-level network programming.
How network scanners are implemented

Software-Defined Networking.
OpenFlow and programmable switches

Content delivery networks and load-balancing.
How to make use of a lot of hardware

Network security.
Common attacks and how they are implemented

Network security.
Encryption, authentications protocols, key management

Firewalls, VPN and tunnels.
How they are implemented and how to configure them