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The relationship between networks and internet, Imagine a network as an environment with houses (devices) connected by roads (cables). The internet is like a superhighway system that connects all neighborhoods, allowing homes from different neighborhoods to communicate.
The internet and networking are closely related, but not quite the same thing. Here’s a breakdown:
Internet
The internet is a massive network of networks. It’s like a network of highways connecting all the smaller networks around the world.
Billions of devices are connected to the internet, allowing them to share information and resources globally.
The internet uses a specific set of communication protocols, like TCP/IP, to ensure all these devices can understand each other.
The internet provides a vast range of services, including the World Wide Web (WWW), email, file sharing, and more.
Network
A network is a group of interconnected devices that can communicate with each other. Think of it like a social circle where information and resources are exchanged.
Networks can be small, like a home network connecting your computer, printer, and phone, or large, like a corporate network connecting thousands of employees across different locations.
There are different types of networks, categorized by size:
- LAN (Local Area Network): Covers a small area like a house or office building.
- WAN (Wide Area Network): Spans a large geographical distance, connecting cities, states, or even countries.
- MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): Covers a metropolitan area, like a city or a college campus.
I hope this clarifies the relationship between networks and the internet. If you’d like to delve deeper into specific aspects, like how the internet works or different network types, let me know!
