Local Area Network (LAN) – A network that connects devices within a small area, like a home, school, or office.

Internet Protocol (IP) – A set of rules that governs how data is sent, addressed, and routed across the internet.

Fiber Optic Cable – A high-speed data transmission cable that uses light to carry information over long distances.

Digital Divide – The gap between people who have easy access to the internet and technology and those who do not.

Router – A device that directs data between devices on a network and connects local networks to the internet.

Bandwidth – The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given amount of time.

Computing Device – Any electronic device capable of processing data, such as a computer, tablet, smartphone, or server.

Network Topology – The arrangement or layout of devices and connections in a computer network.

Internet – A global system of interconnected computer networks that allows devices to communicate and share information.

Redundancy – The inclusion of extra components or pathways in a network to prevent failures and maintain reliability.

Wide Area Network (WAN) – A network that spans a large geographic area, often connecting multiple smaller networks.

Ethernet Cord – A copper cable used to connect devices to a wired network for communication and internet access.

Internet of Things (IoT) – A network of physical devices that are connected to the internet and can communicate with each other.

IP Address – A unique string of numbers assigned to each device on a network, used to identify and locate it.

Latency – The time it takes for data to travel from one device to another on a network.

Computer Network – A group of interconnected computing devices that can share resources and exchange data.

Watch the video, then answer the questions in your notebook on page 45

Finally, go to the Khan Academy link and review the material from "The Internet" unit. Also make sure your notebook is ready for notebook check. Test is on Wednesday this week.