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| The Internet is | an international wide area computer network, similar in design to the worldwide telephone network. |
| The internet is basically made up of | smaller networks connected together to allow people from anywhere in hte world to communicate with each other, using a set of standards. |
| To communicate sucessfully on the telephone network you must: | 1) you need to now the number of the other person, and 2) you must speak the same language. |
| On the telephone network if you do not speak the same language, you will | still be able to connect bust you will not communicate successfully. |
| The telephone network is multifunctional and is used for | transmitting voice, facsimile (fax), and data information over the same network. |
| Each country has an organization responsible for the telephone network and they ensure that | the network conforms to the international telephony protocols or standards. |
| The same principles for telephones apply to the | international computer network, or the Internet. |
| Any computer connected to the Internet can "talk" to any other computer connected to the Internet provided: | 1) you know the number of the other computer, and 2) the computers speak the same language (protocol). |
| The set of protocols used by the Internet is called | TCP/IP (transfer control protocol/Internet protocol). |
| Computers connected to the internet typically fall into to groups: | 1) servers that provide services and 2) clients or users who use those services. |
| Servers actually connect to | Network Access Points (NAP) that make up the internet |
| Network Access Points (NAP) make up the backbone of the Internet, and | provide the services where we can "get" items. |
| ISP stands for | Internet Service Providers |
| ISPs sell you a | connection to the internet that you pay for on a monthly basis. |
| ISPs maintain | connection lines and hardware and software used at ISP sites. |
| ISPs provide | customer support and technical support. |
| ISPs provide protection against | potential viruses or unauthorized access requests |
| Modem | Transmits data by converting analog to digital signal needed by computers. Measured in bits per second. |
| Network Card | Must be installed to connect to Internet. |
| Internet Account | The account signed up with ISP. |
| Web Browser | Software program that allows you to search for items on the Internet. |
| Telecommunications Software | Configures computer to connect to Internet. |
| Cables | Connects from the jack on the wall to the jack at the network card. |
| Things to consider when choosing an ISP are | hardware and software needed, cost and the reputation, customer services, location and connection speed of the provider. |
| Types of Internet connections are | telephone access (dial-up), tv cable access, online services and digital connections |
| Intranet | Private LAN in company using same network protocols as Internet |
| Extranet | Uses internet technology to allow a company to share information with another company or organization. |
| Dial-up access is considered low bandwidth, which means | the speed will not be as fast as you might want. |
| Dial-up access can be very cost-effective if you are | unsure how much time you may need or want to be on the internet. |
| TV cable access allows you | to be connected to the internet all the time. |
| One reason online services are very popular is the | sense of community that is quickly established once you signed up. |
| Types of digital connections: | ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network), DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) and ADSL (Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line). |
