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Internet Glossary


 

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Intranet
A private network within an organization. Firewalls will generally prevent Internet traffic from accessing the Intranet.

IP
Internet Protocol-Internet functions are governed by this set of rules.

IP Address
The Internet Protocol address assigned to a server or host. This is a unique number consisting of four parts separated by dots (ex. 123.456.789.1). Every machine that is on the Internet has a unique IP address.

ISP
Internet Service Provider. In order to achieve access to the Internet or to a Windows-based application (for example), a valid connection must be made with an ISP. Examples of Internet Service Providers include: AT&T Worldnet, America Online, Compuserve, Digex, Earthlink, IBM, Microsoft Network, Prodigy, Sprint Internet Passport, Sprynet,.

 
 

 
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