Volume 1: Foundations: How Everyday Technology Works4/10
Chapter 04 of 10
Internet and Networks 31-40
10 lessons66 min readingParts 31-40
- 01What Is a Computer Network?How do separate devices exchange information?7 min read7 min read
- 02LAN, WAN, and the InternetHow is a home network different from the internet?7 min read7 min read
- 03Packets: How Data TravelsWhy is internet data split into small pieces?7 min read7 min read
- 04IP AddressesHow does a network know where to deliver a packet?6 min read6 min read
- 05IPv4 and IPv6Why does the internet use two kinds of IP address?6 min read6 min read
- 06Routers and RoutingHow does data find a path across many networks?7 min read7 min read
- 07Modems and Internet ProvidersWhat connects a home or office to the wider internet?7 min read7 min read
- 08Wi-Fi ExplainedHow does data move through the air without cables?6 min read6 min read
- 09Bandwidth, Latency, and JitterWhy can a fast connection still feel slow during a call or game?6 min read6 min read
- 10Ports and Network ConnectionsHow can one computer run web, email, and other services at the same address?7 min read7 min read