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How does the internet work? (Full Course)

Offered By: freeCodeCamp

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Computer Networking Courses Wide Area Networks Courses

Course Description

Overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the internet works in this full course designed for beginners with no technical background. Explore fundamental concepts of computer networking, including switches, routers, Wide Area Networks (WANs), and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Learn about the internet's structure and how computers connect to it. Test your knowledge with provided questions for each section. Developed by Ian Frost, this 1-2 hour course covers topics such as the importance of switches, the role of routers, the internet's representation, and the perspective of connecting from a computer. Enhance your digital literacy and gain valuable insights into the technology that powers our interconnected world.

Syllabus

Intro.
What is the switch and why do we need it?.
What is the router?.
What does the internet represent (Part-1)? .
What does the internet represent (Part-2)? .
What does the internet represent (Part-3)? .
Connecting to the internet from a computer's perspective .
Wide Area Network (WAN) .
What is the Router? (Part-2).
Internet Service Provider(ISP) (Part-1) .
Internet Service Provider(ISP) (Part-2) .


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