The document provides an overview of the history and key concepts of the Internet. It discusses how the Internet began in the late 1960s as ARPANET to connect academic institutions. It grew substantially in 1993 and is now globally accessible. The Internet utilizes TCP/IP and devices connect via modem, broadband, WiFi or other means to an ISP. It functions as a vast network through interconnected computers, routers and switches. Common uses of the Internet include browsing websites, emailing, chatting, gaming and more.

4. TABLE OF CONTENTS

5. EXPLORING THE INTERNET
CHAPTER 1

6. LearningObjectives

7. What is the
internet?

8. Alternatively referred to as the net or web,
the Internet (interconnected network) was
initially developed to aid in the progress of
computing technology by linking academic
computer centers.

9. When was the
internet being
developed?

10. The Internet we use today started being developed in the late 1960s
with the start of ARPANET and transmitted its first message on Friday,
October 29, 1969.
In 1993, the Internet experienced one of its largest growths to date and
today is accessible by people all over the world.

11. What are the things
we need to understand
about the internet?

12. The Internet and the WWW are not the same.

13. The Internet is explored using a browser and
the act of browsing the Internet is commonly
referred to as surfing.

14. Users browse websites and web pages by
following hyperlinks that point to an address
more commonly referred to as a URL.

15. Finding information on the Internet is
achieved by using a search engine.

16. Files, pictures, songs, and video can be
shared by downloading (receiving) and
uploading (sending).

17. The Internet utilizes the TCP/IP protocol and
is accessed using a dial-up modem,
broadband, 3G, 4G, or network connected
through an ISP.

18. With broadband, many computers and
devices use Wi-Fi to connect to a router and
share an Internet connection.

19. The computer you're using to view this web
page is considered a host and it's connected
to our server to view this page.

20. What are the Internet
services?

21. In addition to browsing the Internet with a
browser, the Internet has the following other
services.
• Chat
• E-mail
• Forum
• FTP
• IM
• Online gaming
• Social network
• VoIP
• WWW

22. Why do people use the
Internet?

23. UPDATE
Today, the Internet is the best
place to communicate and share
information with people from
anywhere on the glove. It also
supplies an endless supply of
knowledge and entertainment.

24. Why is the Internet
considered a network?

25. The Internet is the world's largest network because it's a collection of
computers and servers that are connected to each other globally using
routers and switches. The Internet works the same way a network
would in a home or office but has millions of more computers, routers,
and switches.

26. NOTE: For additional studies please watch the
video lesson below.

27. Activity
• What are the advantages of the Internet?
• What are the disadvantages of the Internet?
• What things to do when bored on the Internet.

28. Assignment
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29. SOURCE
https://www.computerhope.com/