The InternetInterconnected Network

ISPInternet Service Provider

An organization that provides services for accessing, using, or participating in the Internet.

All ISPs are connected to each other through (NAPS) Network Access Points.

(POP) Point of Presence.

Local users accessing network.

IP AddressInternet Protocol address.

Set of numbers assigned to each device enabling communication devices in a network.

Server/ClientsA server is a network computer that contains resources that are shared with other computers within the network

A Client is the computer that receives information and resources from the server.

Packet

The broken down data that is sent from your computer (Client)

through your cable line at home, then through the fiber optic cables set up by (ISP)

that goes to (A Server) and using (IP Address) and (routers) reassembled at the destination you chose.

RoutersForwards data packets between computer networks.

reads the address information in the packet to determine its ultimate destination.

Internet Flow

How the Internet works in 5 minutes.

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