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Defining The Internet

The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers and devices that allows for communication and data exchange. It originated from ARPANET in 1969 and has evolved from a tool used by experts to a user-friendly platform accessible to the general public. The Internet's infrastructure includes various devices, physical components, and protocols that facilitate its operation.

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Defining The Internet

The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers and devices that allows for communication and data exchange. It originated from ARPANET in 1969 and has evolved from a tool used by experts to a user-friendly platform accessible to the general public. The Internet's infrastructure includes various devices, physical components, and protocols that facilitate its operation.

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Defining the INTERNET

The Internet is the global network of interconnectedcomputers


and devices, allowing them to communicate and exchange data
with each other.

_x0000_It's a vast, decentralized network that spans the


globe, connecting billions of devices, including personal
computers, servers, smartphones, and more.
_x0000_ This network operates on a set of standardized
protocols and technologies.
What is the INTERNET? INTERNET stands for Interconnected
Network is a network system that connects millions of web
servers. The full meaning of the INTERNET can also be explained
by the bunch of websites of different organisations, schools,
institutions and more.
History of the Internet
_x0000_The internet was born out of a need to share information
and connect people around the world.
On October 29, 1969, an organization called ARPANET (Advanced
Research Projects Agency Network).
It connecting four major computers those are
1,The University of Utah,
2,UCSB,
3,UCLA, and
4,Stanford Research Institute _x0000_
_x0000_When this network of computers was connected,
universities were able to access files and transmit information
from one organization to the other.
• _x0000_ARPANET was renamed “internet.”
Who used the internet in this stage?
In its earliest days, the internet was only used by computer
experts, scientists, engineers, and
• librarians who had to learn a complicated system in order
to use it, but as the technology improved and consumers
adapted, it became an essential tool for people around
the globe.
• _x0000_How and when did the functionality of the
internet change?
• The 1970s was a serious time of transition for the
internet. Email was introduced in 1972,libraries across
the country were linked, and above all information
exchange became more seamless thanks to Transport
Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
architecture._x0000__x0000_
• When did the internet become user-friendly?
• Then in 1986, the National Science Foundation took the development of
the internet to the
• next echelon by funding NSFNET, a network of supercomputers
throughout the country.
• _x0000_These supercomputers laid the groundwork for personal computing, bridging the gap between
• computers being used exclusively for academic purposes and computers used to perform daily
• tasks.
•

•
In 1991, The University of Minnesota developed the first user-
_x0000_

friendly internet interface,


• making it easier to access campus files and information. The University
of Nevada at Reno
• continued to develop this usable interface, introducing searchable
functions and indexing.
•
• _x0000_When did consumers begin using the internet?
• _x0000_As the internet’s development continued to evolve and shift focus, the National Science
• Foundation discontinued its sponsorship of the internet’s backbone (NSFNET) in May of
• 1995._x0000_
How the Internet Works
_x0000_This section will explain the basics of the Internet's architecture.

_x0000_The Internet, a globally interconnected network of devices, facilitates the exchange of information

on an unprecedented scale. To comprehend how it works, we must explore its fundamental

components and the intricate processes that underpin this vast digital ecosystem. The modern

Internet is a vast network of networks, consisting of millions of private, public, academic,..

_x0000_1. Devices and Endpoints


_x0000_At the heart of the Internet are the myriad devices that form its
nodes—computers, smartphones,
• servers, routers, and more. Each device is assigned a unique identifier
known as an IP (Internet Protocol) address. This addressing system allows
seamless communication between these devices across the network.
Client computers connect to the internet through an ISP.
•
• Example: Your phone connected to a mobile network or your laptop
connected to WiFi.
2. Physical Network Infrastructure
The foundation of the Internet is its vast array of
physical components. This includes:
• Cables: These include copper telephone wires, TV cables, and fiber optic
cables. Underseacables also play a crucial role in intercontinental data
transmission.

•
• Routers and Switches: These devices manage traffic within and
between networks by forwarding data packets to their intended IP addresses.

•
• Servers: Central to data exchange, servers store, send, and receive data. Web
servers, for instance, host websites and send their data to other devices.
•

• Data Centers: These facilities house large numbers of servers and other computing
hardware. They are essential for cloud computing services and extensive data storage and
processing_x0000_

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