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Learn how the Internet uses packets, protocols, and distributed networking to connect computers and devices across the world. Explore the physical infrastructure, networking basics, and examples of how the Internet works.
25 lip 2024 · The Internet is the backbone of the Web, the technical infrastructure that makes the Web possible. At its most basic, the Internet is a large network of computers which communicate all together.
6 lis 2024 · The Internet is a network connecting over 4.5 billion users and 1.8 billion websites to one another using standard protocols such as TCP/IP. Information is broken up into discrete units, known as packets, which pass through routers and switches and take usually between 20 and 200 milliseconds for a round trip.
22 mar 2024 · How Does the Internet Work? The Internet is a complex network of interconnected networks governed by protocols and standards. The foundation of the Internet is built on a protocol called Internet Protocol (IP). IP provides a set of rules that govern how data is transmitted across networks.
2 maj 2023 · An easy-to-understand introduction to how the Internet works. Includes a simple explanation of circuit switching and packet switching.
17 maj 2024 · Learn how the Internet works by breaking data into packets and routing them through various network paths. Find out how protocols like TCP/IP and DNS enable communication and information exchange across the global network.
Learn how the internet works with this KS2 primary computing guide from BBC Bitesize for years 3 and 4.