Basic Internet Concepts by JORGE LUIS REDROVAN CALVA

What is a computer network?

jredrovanc — 2025-06-06 23:51:18 UTC

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

What is a client?

jredrovanc — 2025-06-06 23:56:32 UTC

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

What are servers?

jredrovanc — 2025-06-07 00:42:38 UTC

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

What is ARPANET?

jredrovanc — 2025-06-07 00:55:51 UTC

ARPANET was a computer network created on behalf of the United States Department 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

jredrovanc — 2025-06-07 01:43:26 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 to communicate with each other. It is similarto a home address.

What is a DNS?

jredrovanc — 2025-06-07 01:54:13 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.