A system that provides network service such as disk storage and file transfer, or a program that provides such a service.
The unique 32 bit number assigned to each computer connected to the Internet and used by the TCP/IP protocol to route packets of data to thier destinations.
A group of interconnected computers, including the hardware and software used to connect them.
A network of networks; a group of networks interconnected via routers.
Request file transfer, remote logins, printing, or other available services often across a network or the Internet.
A unit of data formatted for transmission on a network.
A system responsible for making decisions about which of several paths network (or Internet) traffic will follow.
Agreed-upon methods of communications used by computers.
A. ip address
B. packet
C. internet
D. protocol
E. network
F. server
G. client
H. router
A. An IP address is the unique 32-bit number assigned to each computer connected to the internet. To find the IP address of a computer, you can go to the command prompt (on Windows) or the terminal (on Mac/Linux) and type "ipconfig" or "ifconfig" respectively. The IP address will be displayed in the output.
B. A packet is a unit of data formatted for transmission on a network. To understand packets, you can imagine a large amount of data being broken down into smaller chunks or packets before being sent over the network. Each packet contains the necessary information for routing and reassembling the data at its destination.
C. The internet is a group of interconnected computers, including the hardware and software used to connect them. To access the internet, you need a device like a computer, smartphone, or tablet, and an internet service provider (ISP) to connect you to the broader network of computers.
D. A protocol refers to the agreed-upon methods of communication used by computers. These protocols define how data is transmitted, received, and interpreted across a network or the internet. Examples of protocols include TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) which is used for routing packets on the internet.
E. A network consists of a group of interconnected computers, including the hardware (routers, switches, etc.) and software (protocols, network services) used to connect them. Networks can be small, such as a home network, or large, such as a corporate network spanning multiple locations.
F. A server is a system or program that provides network services, such as disk storage, file transfer, or printing, to clients on the network. Servers are designed to be always available and provide resources and services to other computers or devices connected to the network.
G. A client is a computer or device that requests resources or services from a server. Clients can be desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, or any other device that can connect to a network and make requests for services or data.
H. A router is a system responsible for making decisions about which path the network or internet traffic will follow. Routers analyze the destination IP address in the packets and forward them to the next hop on the network based on the routing table. Routers enable the connection of different networks and are critical components in the infrastructure of the internet.