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Architecture of Networking Devices: Routers and Switches

OSI and TCP/IP Models → Case Studies: Router and Switch Architectures

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This advanced learning path equips network engineers with a deep understanding of the internal architecture of routers and switches, covering packet forwarding, switching fabrics, TCAM, routing tables, and ASIC design. It bridges computer architecture and networking to explain how hardware and software co-design enables high-performance data plane operations.

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Foundation

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Core Concepts

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Advanced Topics

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