Networking skill path: learn networking basics with free games
The Networking path at White Fortress Academy is a set of 3 free browser games: Binary Builder, Network Setup Simulator and Packet Runner. Together they practise Binary, Hexadecimal, IP addressing, Subnetting, Cabling & topology, Wi-Fi setup. Pass every game with 70% or more, then the 15-question final exam, to earn the Networking certificate.
Games in the Networking path
Binary Builder
Flip bits to convert decimal, binary and hex — then use the same skill to crack subnet puzzles.
- Binary
- Hexadecimal
- IP addressing
- Subnetting
Network Setup Simulator
Wire up modem, router, switch, PCs and printer, then configure IPs and fix what breaks.
- Cabling & topology
- IP addressing
- Wi-Fi setup
- LAN troubleshooting
Packet Runner
Guide a packet across DNS, routers, switches and firewalls. When it drops, work out why.
- DNS
- Routing
- Ports & protocols
- Firewalls
Skill tracks inside this path
- Network Foundations: Binary Builder, Network Setup Simulator
- Network Troubleshooter: Network Setup Simulator, Packet Runner
How the certificate works
Each game awards up to three stars; you need 70% or more to pass it. Once every game in the path is passed, the final exam opens: 15 random questions from a larger bank, 12 minutes, 70% to pass. Your progress is saved in your own browser, so no sign-up is needed.
Questions people ask
What is the Networking path?
The Networking path at White Fortress Academy is a set of 3 free browser games: Binary Builder, Network Setup Simulator and Packet Runner. Together they practise Binary, Hexadecimal, IP addressing, Subnetting, Cabling & topology, Wi-Fi setup. Pass every game with 70% or more, then the 15-question final exam, to earn the Networking certificate.
How do I earn the Networking certificate?
Pass every game in the path with a score of 70% or more, then pass the timed final exam for the path: 15 mixed questions in 12 minutes, 70% to pass. The certificate shows your name and can be printed or shared.
Do I need any experience to start?
No. Binary Builder is rated Beginner, so you can start from zero. If you are unsure, the 5-minute placement quiz recommends a first game.
Are there shorter certificates inside the Networking path?
Yes. The path includes 2 shorter skill tracks that need no final exam: Network Foundations (Binary Builder + Network Setup Simulator). Network Troubleshooter (Network Setup Simulator + Packet Runner).
How can I learn networking basics for free?
Start with the number systems behind IP addresses, then practise wiring a small network and tracing how data finds its way across it. This path covers those steps in order with three free browser games: Binary Builder, Network Setup Simulator and Packet Runner. No sign-up or download is needed.
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