Network Engineering is an app by Softecks in the Education category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 2.0, the APK shrank from 27 MB to 20.3 MB. Since version 1.7, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 13 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.0. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
What's new in v3.1
Improved App Performance
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Network Engineering makes computer networking easier to learn by combining structured lessons, practical subnetting tools and offline reference material in one app. Built for IT students, networking beginners, technicians and certification learners, it covers IPv4, IPv6, CIDR, Ethernet, WiFi, 5G, routing, VPNs, network security, bandwidth and latency with clear explanations and useful calculators.
CORE FEATURES
🌐 13 Network Engineering Subjects
Study network basics, Ethernet and switched LANs, wireless and mobile networks, 5G, topologies, transmission media, optical networking, routing, IP, VPNs, security, cryptography, sockets, careers and research methods.
🧮 21 Practical Networking Tools
Use calculators for IPv4 and IPv6 subnetting, CIDR, subnet masks, network and broadcast addresses, usable host ranges, VLSM, wildcard masks, IP classes, binary conversion, MAC formatting, bandwidth, throughput, transfer time, latency, round trip time and packet transmission delay.
📡 Subnetting, IP and Routing Practice
Understand IP addressing and practise common calculations. Learn how subnet masks, CIDR blocks, host capacity, broadcast addresses and VLSM planning fit into network design and troubleshooting.
⚡ Bandwidth and Delay Calculators
Explore how bandwidth, throughput, latency and round trip time affect network performance. Calculate transfer time and packet delay to understand communication speed and efficiency.
📘 60 How-To Lessons
Read procedure-focused guides for subnetting, IP planning, wireless concepts, routing, troubleshooting fundamentals and career preparation.
🔎 Offline Learning, Search and Bookmarks
Access lessons and reference material offline after installation. Search for Ethernet, LAN, WAN, WiFi, fiber optics, routing, IP, VPN, sockets or security, and bookmark useful content for revision. This makes daily study and quick exam review easier.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
• Computer science and IT students can use Network Engineering for semester study, lab preparation and exam revision while practising subnetting and IP calculations.
• CCNA and certification learners can reinforce IPv4, IPv6, routing, Ethernet, wireless networking and subnetting alongside official study material.
• Network technicians and support learners can keep an offline reference for IP addressing, bandwidth, delay, VPN, security and networking terminology.
• Beginners exploring networking careers can learn core concepts and build a stronger foundation before moving to vendor-specific tools or certifications.
WHY CHOOSE NETWORK ENGINEERING?
Many networking apps focus only on theory or a single calculator. Network Engineering combines structured learning, 21 networking tools, 60 How-To lessons, offline access, search and bookmarks in one organised experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Does the app include subnetting calculators?
Yes. It includes IPv4 and IPv6 subnetting tools, CIDR, subnet masks, VLSM, wildcard masks, host ranges, network addresses and broadcast calculations.
Q: Can I learn networking offline?
Yes. Lessons and reference content are available offline after installation, making the app useful for classrooms, labs, travel and revision.
Q: Is this app useful for CCNA preparation?
It can support CCNA and networking study by covering Ethernet, IP addressing, routing, wireless networks, subnetting and security. Use official certification resources for exam objectives.
Q: Does the app scan or configure networks?
No. It is an educational reference and calculator app. It does not provide packet capture, live network scanning, VPN service, speed testing or device configuration.
Learn computer networking with practical tools instead of theory alone. Download Network Engineering today to study subnetting, IPv4, IPv6, CIDR, Ethernet, WiFi, 5G, routing, VPN, network security, bandwidth and latency with organised offline lessons and networking calculators.
Version history
4 versions are listed, going back to v1.7. Since v2.0 it requires Android 6.0+.
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Permissions (13)
Network Engineering requests 13 permissions, none of them sensitive.
Access adservices ad idandroid.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Is there a version of Network Engineering for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 1.7 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 1.7 · All versions
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the Network Engineering APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 57013cc1a146523b1353055f10fda6bb.