Basics of the Internet

At its most basic, the internet is a network of wires connecting computers, enabling communication through servers and IP addresses, similar to how electricity works.

Highlights

• 🌐 The internet is not a cloud but a network of physical wires.
• 🖥️ Servers store web pages and files, each with a unique IP address.
• 📧 Emails and data are sent in small packets, reassembled at the destination.
• 🚦 Routers direct packets across the internet to ensure they reach the right destination.
• 🍬 Each packet is like a letter, layered with IP addresses as it travels.
• 📲 Your computer is a client, connected indirectly through an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
• 🌍 The internet’s infrastructure is fundamentally physical, relying on cables and connections.
  • 📡 Servers play a crucial role in hosting content, acting as the source for web pages and emails.