THE INTERNET KEY TERMS

IMPORTANT INTERNET TERMS

Point of Presence (PoP)
The point at which two or more different
networks or communication devices build a
connection with each other. POP mainly refers to
an access point, location or facility that connects
to and helps other devices establish a connection
with the Internet.
Network Access Point
A major point where internet service providers
(NAP)
(ISPs) can connect with one another in peering
arrangements. NAPs were central in the early
days of the Internet when it was making the
transition from a government-funded network to
a commercial one.
Internet Protocol (IP)
The method or protocol by which data is sent
from one computer to another on the Internet.
Each computer (known as a host) on the Internet
has at least one IP address that uniquely
identifies it from all other computers on the
Internet.
Transmission Control
Standard that defines how to establish and
Protocol (TCP)
maintain a network conversation via which
application programs can exchange data. TCP
works with the Internet Protocol (IP), which
defines how computers send packets of data to
each other.
File Transfer Control
A standard network protocol used to transfer
Protocol (FTP)
computer files from one host to another host
over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet.
FTP is built on client-server architecture and uses
separate control and data connections between
the client and the server.
Internet Service Provider
A company that provides individuals and other
(ISP)
companys access to the Internet and other
related services such as Web site building and
virtual hosting.
ISP Services

an organization that provides services for

accessing, using, or participating in the Internet

INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE
Server
A computer or computer program which manages
access to a centralized resource or service in a
network.
Client
A desktop computer or workstation that is
capable of obtaining information and applications
from a server.
Router
A device that forwards data packets along
networks. A router is connected to at least two
networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN
and its ISP's network. Routers are located at
gateways, the places where two or more
networks connect.
Connecting backbone
Refers to one of the principal data routes
between large, strategically interconnected
networks and core routers on the Internet. An
Internet backbone is a very high-speed data
transmission line that provides networking
facilities to relatively small but high-speed
Internet service providers all around the world.
INTERNET CONNECTION METHODS
Description
Advantages
Disadvantages
Wireless
broadcasting,
-cheap set-up costs
-interference can occur
computer
-not tied down to a
-the connection is not
networking, or
specific location
as stable as wired
other
-can connect multiple networks and can
communication devices without the
'drop off'
using radio
need for extra
-it will lose quality
signals,
hardware
through walls or
microwaves
-less disruption to
obstructions
the building due to
-more open to hacking
no wires being
slower than wired
installed
networks
Broadband a high-capacity It is convenient
Higher security risk
transmission
because the internet than dialup
technique using connection is always connection. A personal
a wide range of on.
firewall is needed to
frequencies.
protect your computer.

Dial up

Access a computer
system or service
remotely via a
telephone line.

Secure connection
your IP address
continually changes

Busy signals of friends

and family members

Ethernet

a system for
connecting a
number of
computer
systems to form
a local area
network,

Cheap

Difficult to change