Thursday, November 12, 2009

how the internet works


Ok where do I begin?? I know the internet is a "web" of information. I'm not sure what exactly is in the center of the web, but I know there are IP addresses for a reason. I know they identify your computer, so I'm guessing they are indicators of where information is coming from, or where it's being sent. Websites also have IP addresses - it would make sense that the IP sends the website's information to your home computer.

This diagram explains how many computers from the same location (LAN) share a point of contact to reach the internet. This is how the web at school works. When we log in the ufl, we become part of the ISP (internet service provider). Magic!

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