Session 1 - Understanding the internet(12Feb13)

Understanding the

• Growth• Who and Why• What the future

holds

The web in context

The Internet is the infrastructure that allows you to build a

• Client and server, local and remote

• Domain names and domain name servers

• Uniform resource locators (URLs)• What is a protocal

• How do I connect1. Dial-up

2. DSL3. 3G

4. Wi-Fi5. Modem6. Router

7. ISP

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm

What is the internet used for?

What have I used the internet for?