Earners of this badge have demonstrated foundational knowledge of internetworking and Ethernet LAN principles. They understand key concepts such as Ethernet LANs, physical layers, and VLANs. They are familiar with protocols like Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Ethernet support protocols, and have an introduction to Ethernet VPNs and WANs. The badge earners can identify Ethernet standards, configure basic switch settings, and understand Power over Ethernet (PoE).