Vocabulary #3

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Internet

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A global wide area network that connects computer systems across the world.

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Ways to connect to the Internet

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1) Dial-up 2) DSL 3) Cable 4) Satellite 5) 4G or 5G

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Backbone

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A robust, high-speed network that links multiple local networks into a single wide-area network. The backbone is made of fiber-optic cables all over the world.

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Cyberspace

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The digital world created by computers and other network-connected devices.

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Origin of the term "Cyberspace"

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The term was created by science fiction author William Gibson in his 1984 novel *Neuromancer*.

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IP Address

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A unique address that identifies a device on the Internet or a local network.

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Types of IP Address Formats

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Two primary types of IP address formats used today: IPv4 and IPv6.

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IPv4 Address Structure

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An IPv4 address consists of four sets of numbers from 0 to 255, separated by three dots.

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Example of an IPv4 Address

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An IPv4 address looks like this: 10.144.67.10.

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Bandwidth

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Describes the maximum data transfer rate of a network or Internet connection. It measures how much data can be sent over a specific connection in a given amount of time.