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THE INTERNET AND WWW

Grade 10
INTERNET

Is a global computer network A global network of linked


A network, or a system, that
providing variety of computers, servers, phones
connects millions of
information and and smart appliances that
computers worldwide.
communication facilities. communicate with each other.

( worldwide system of
A network of networks.
computer networks).
HOW DOES THE INTERNET WORK

Data Transmission: When you send


Devices and Endpoints: The internet
or receive data over the internet, it is
involves billions of devices like
divided into small packets. Each
computers, smartphones, tablets,
packet contains a portion of the data,
servers, and more. Each of these
along with the source and destination
devices has a unique address known
IP addresses. These packets are sent
as an IP (Internet Protocol) address,
through the network independently
which is used to identify and locate
and may take different routes to
them on the network
reach their destination.
INTERNET ADDRESSES
• AKA Internet Protocol Address(IP)
• Is a numerical label such as (192.0.2.1) that is connected to a computer network that uses
internet protocol for communication.
• Is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or local network
• IP addresses are expressed as set of four numbers – e.g 192.158.1.38

An IP address serves two main functions


✓ It identifies a host
✓ and it provides the location of the host in the network.
IP ADDRESS
WWW
• World wide web, also known as the web
• Refers to all public websites or pages that users can
access on their local computers and other devices
through the internet.
• The web gives users access to a vast array of
content, via the deep web, the dark web, and the
commonly accessible surface web.
• This is all connected by means of hypertext or
hyperlinks
BROWSERS
• Is a computer program with a graphical user interface for displaying and navigating between
web pages.
• Or rather an application for accessing websites.
Main use of a browser is to
• Retrieve information from other parts of the web and display
it on your desktop or mobile device.

Examples
✓ Google chrome
✓ Mozilla firefox
✓ Safari
✓ Microsoft edge
✓ Internet explorer
SEARCH ENGINE
• Is a software program that helps people find the information they are looking
for online using keywords or phrases.
• Search engine is a platform on which a user can search the internet content.
• Search engines are able to return results quickly, even with millions of websites
online.
• Google, Yahoo, Bing, are popular search engines.
BROWSER VS SEARCH ENGINE
• A browser is a piece of software that retrieves and display web pages,
• While a search engine is a website that helps people find web pages from other websites.
• The moment you open a browser, the browser will display a search engine’s home page.
Search engines and browsers are two forms of technology that depend
upon one another.
A browser is required to use a search engine, and a search engine
cannot deliver results without a browser.
1. >So you open browser ( google chrome/Mozilla firefox/internet explorer/MS edge)
2. > Then the browser will display the search engine (google/bing)
3. > That’s when the search engine does its job and displays the results of your
search.
DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING
Download
➢ In computer networks, download means to receive data or a file from internet to your computer.
➢ Copying data from one computer to another, over a network.
➢ Simple form, it is to “load” something “down” from internet to your computer.

Upload
➢ Uploading means sending data or a file from your computer to somewhere on the
internet.
➢ To copy or move data to a larger computer system or to the internet
➢ or the process of putting web pages, images and files onto a web server.
VISUAL ILLUSTRATION
ISP
• An organization that provides access to the internet and related services to individuals,
businesses and other entities.
Types of ISPs Internet service providers in South Africa.
✓ Telkom
✓ Cable internet access, ✓ Vodacom
✓ broadband, ✓ Mtn
✓ MWEB
✓ integrated services digital network, ✓ Rain
✓ wireless internet service provider
TYPES OF ISP UNPACKED..
• Cable ISPs: These providers use cable television lines to deliver internet service to subscribers.
Cable ISPs can offer relatively high speeds and are widely available in urban and suburban
areas.
• Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ISPs:DSL uses traditional telephone lines to provide internet
access. The speed and availability of DSL can vary based on the distance between the user's
location and the ISP's central office.
• Fiber-optic ISPs: Fiber-optic internet uses thin strands of glass or plastic to transmit data as
pulses of light. It provides extremely high-speed internet and is becoming increasingly popular
in urban areas.
CONTI…

• Satellite ISPs: Satellite ISPs use communication satellites to deliver internet access to remote or
rural locations where traditional wired options are limited or unavailable.
• Wireless ISPs (WISPs): WISPs use radio signals to provide internet access to subscribers. They
are often used in areas where wired connections are not feasible.
• Mobile Network Operators: Many mobile phone companies also offer internet services through
their cellular networks. Users can access the internet on their smartphones, tablets, or other
devices using mobile data plans.
PURPOSE OF ISP

1. Internet connectivity – ISPs offers various types of internet connections to cater different
user needs and preferences.
2. Data transmission – ISPs facilitate transmission of data between users and internet.
3. IP address allocation – they allocate unique IP address to their customers, allowing devices
to be identified and communicate with other devices on the net.
4. Internet security – they offer security features such as firewalls and antivirus software to
protect users from online threats and malicious activities.

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