1. The Internet
“The Internet is a global system of
interconnected computer networks that use the
standard Internet protocol suite to link several
billion devices worldwide.”
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2. IP Address’ and Domains
The IP Address is a set of numerical information, that is
only understood by a computer not a human.
Domains send a link to the IP Address.
From WhatismyIpAddress.com
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3. Packet Switching
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Packet switching is when a computer breaks down a
file into smaller manageable chunks to be sent over
network through various routes until it finds the most
efficient one
From TeachICT.com
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4. Routers
Routers ensure a file reaches its intended destination
and doesn't end up somewhere it is not meant to be.
It works by the Data or file that is needed to be sent,
being sent to one router, then another and another over
thousands of networks until it reaches its destination.
From HowStuffWorks.com
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