Basic Internet Concepts by

What is a computer network

edysm1287 — 2025-05-04 17:22:21 UTC

A computer network is a set of equipment and software connected to each other by means of physical devices that send and receice data, with the purpose of sharing information, resources and offering services.

What is a client?

edysm1287 — 2025-05-04 17:27:03 UTC

The client is an application or device that accesses the services of another computer known as a server, usually throught a computer network.

What are servers?

edysm1287 — 2025-05-04 17:45:00 UTC

Servers provide services to other connected computers, such as selling goods online or providing them with weather information. As server responds to client requests.

What is arpanet?

edysm1287 — 2025-05-04 17:53:33 UTC

Arpanet was a computer network created on behalf the United states Departament of Defense for use as a means of communication between universities and government institution. ARPANET is considered to be a network that gave rise to the internet.

What is IP address?

edysm1287 — 2025-05-04 18:04:56 UTC

An IP address is an number that identifies devices on a network. IP stands for "Internet Protocol", which is a set of rules that devices use to communicate with each other. It is similar to a home address.

What is a DNS?

edysm1287 — 2025-05-04 18:15:03 UTC

A DNS is like a phone book for computers. The DNS looks up URLs and finds their IP address. For example, if Tbox Planet's IP address is 216.58.219.164 people arrive at this site by entering www.tboxplanet.com and not the IP address.