1. What does internet mean?-
The dictionary definition is: A global
computer network providing a variety
of information and communication
facilities, consisting of interconnecting
networks using standardized
communication protocols.
2. The link between domain names and
IP addresses.
• The domain name is what you type into the
internet to find your website whereas the IP
address is a series on numbers.
• Your domain name points to the IP address
which points to your website that allows users
to view you website.
• The IP address cannot work work without the
domain name a visa versa.
3. Dictionary Definitions
• Data packets – This is a basic unit of
communication over a digital network. When
it has to be transmitted it is broken down into
similar structures of data and then form the
original data chunk once they reach their final
destination.
• Packet Switching – A mode of data
transmission where the data is broken into a
number of parts and then restored when it
reaches its final destination.
4. Dictionary Definition
• Function of routers – A wireless router is a
device that performs the function of a router
and the function is to supply a wireless
connection to users.
5. • Slide one – Google
• Slide two -
http://www.cyberindian.com/domain-registration/
article.php?article_id=72
• Slide three -
http://voip.about.com/od/glossary/g/PacketD
ef.htm & Google
• Slide four - Google
