Based on Computers, part of your life – part 1 A textbook for Information Technology
Introduction to networks and the Internet displays a knowledge of networking in terms of user-access describes the role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in facilitating communication states and discusses how the latest technologies facilitate human interaction.
What is a network? A network is a group of computers or computing devices (e.g. printers, faxes, etc.) that are connected by some kind of communications medium.
Types of Area Networks LAN WAN
What is the Internet? World wide computer network consisting of many large and small networks that are connected via telephone lines, satellite and microwave for the purpose of sharing resources and communication
Reasons why the Internet is so popular Communication Video conferencing VoIP Chat Fax to Blogs
Reasons why the Internet is so popular Access to information Transferring of information Business transactions Banking Shopping Reservations Entertainment
What is needed to connect to the Internet? Computer ISP Software Modem and telephone line Other methods such as ADSL and ISDN will be discussed later
How does the Internet work? URL
Domain names or domains
IP addresses Links to the URL