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UNIT-2
Intemet
Definition and Origin:
The internet isa vast network of computers connected globally that use standardized
protocols to communicate with each other. It originated from ARPANET, a project funded
by the U.S. Department of Defense in the late 1960s to create a secure communication
network that could withstand potential disruptions,
Structure:
The intemet is a network of networks, where each network can be as small as a single
device connected to 2 home network or 2s large as the entie globe. The key components,
of the Internet include:
IP Address (Internet Protocol Address): Every device on the Internet is assigned a
‘nique IP address, which allows it to be identified and communicate with other
deviees.
Domain Name System (DNS): DNS is lke the Internet's phone book. It translates