Basic Internet Concepts by

What is a computer network

eivisgoibi — 2025-03-29 22:48:18 UTC

ca computer network is a set of equipment and software connected to each other by means of physical devices taht send and receive data, with the purpose of sharing information, resousces and offewring services.

What is client?

eivisgoibi — 2025-03-31 15:21:32 UTC

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

What are servers?

eivisgoibi — 2025-03-31 15:29:50 UTC

servers provide services to other connected computers, such as selling goods online or providing then with weather infotmation. A server responds to client requests.

What is ARPANET?

eivisgoibi — 2025-03-31 15:43:03 UTC

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

What is IP address?

eivisgoibi — 2025-03-31 16:03:18 UTC

An IP address is a number that identifies a device on a network. IP stands for ''Internet Protocol'', which is a set of rules that devices use that devices use to communicate with each pther. it iS similar to a home address.

eivisgoibi — 2025-03-31 16:08:41 UTC

A DNS is like a phone book for computer. The DNS looks up URL.s and finds their IP address. For example. if TBox Planet's IP address in 216.58219.164 people arrive at this site by entering ww.tboxplanet.com and not the IP address.