The document provides an overview of key concepts for how the internet works, including that an internet service provider connects users to the internet and other internet service providers through network access points, users are assigned IP addresses to enable communication between devices, servers contain resources that are shared with client computers, data is sent in packets from clients through ISPs and routers to destination servers, and routers read packet addresses to determine destinations.

1. The Internet
Interconnected Network

2. ISP
Internet Service Provider
An organization that provides
services for accessing, using, or
participating in the Internet.
All ISPs are connected to each other
through (NAPS) Network Access
Points.
(POP) Point of Presence.
Local users accessing network.

3. IP Address
Internet Protocol address.
Set of numbers assigned to each
device enabling communication
devices in a network.

4. Server/Clients
A server is a network computer that
contains resources that are shared with
other computers within the network
A Client is the computer that receives
information and resources from the server.

5. Packet
The broken down data that is sent from your
computer (Client)
through your cable line at home, then through the
fiber optic cables set up by (ISP)
that goes to (A Server) and using (IP Address)
and (routers) reassembled at the destination you
chose.

6. Routers
Forwards data packets between
computer networks.
reads the address information in the
packet to determine its ultimate
destination.

7. Internet Flow
Your Computer
Client
ISP
Time
Warner
IP Address
Router
Server
Information

8. How the Internet works in 5
minutes.
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