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Chapter 10, Problem 1Q
Program Plan Intro

Internet:

  • Internet is a massive network of networks that connects millions of computers together globally.
  • It forms a network in which any computer can communicate with any other computer as long as they are both connected to the Internet.

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Structure of the Internet:

  • The Internet is basically a hierarchy structure that allows any internet connected device in one physical place can communicate to another Internet connected device in another physical place.
  • The very large national Internet service providers such as sprint, AT and T, and so on are located at the top level of hierarchy.
    • So, the regional and local Internet service providers are broadcasting over this hierarchy.

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