# Network Specialist Essentials > The PhotoRobot Academy certification track for studio network architecture and troubleshooting. Category: Training and certification. Network Specialist Essentials trains the person who owns a studio's network and the connectivity of its robots. It is one of the six foundational tracks of the Academy. ## How PhotoRobot uses it The track has 6 modules on studio network architecture, troubleshooting and recovery, and multi-site networks. It pairs with [Hardware Specialist Essentials](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/hardware-specialist-essentials) for full ownership of the studio infrastructure. ## See on photorobot.com - [Network Specialist Essentials](https://www.photorobot.com/academy/tracks/network-specialist-essentials) - [Networking prerequisites](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/photorobot-networking-prerequisites) ## Related terms - [Hardware Specialist Essentials](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/hardware-specialist-essentials): The PhotoRobot Academy certification track for installing and maintaining the robots. - [Control unit](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/control-unit): The computer inside or beside every PhotoRobot that drives its motors, triggers cameras and connects it to the network. - [PhotoRobot Locator](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/photorobot-locator): App that finds PhotoRobot control units on the local network and opens their web interface. ## Where this term appears on photorobot.com Mentioned on 2 pages. Most relevant: - [PhotoRobot FAQs](https://www.photorobot.com/faq): …role-based tracks (Operator Standard, Studio Manager Essentials, Integrator Essentials, Network Specialist Essentials, Hardware Specialist Essentials and Instructor Certification) and five specialty… - [Rapidly Onboard Studio Teams with PhotoRobot Academy](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/introducing-photorobot-academy): *8 modules* Network Specialist Essentials Network configuration, connectivity and system communication.