• Proxy: In computer networks, a proxy server is a server (a

computer system or an application program) that acts as a go-

between for requests from clients.

• Firewall: A firewall is a set of related programs, located at a

network gateway server that protects the resources of a private
network from users.

• Internet: a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of

computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to
facilitate data transmission

• Intranet: a restricted computer network; a private network created

using World Wide Web software

• IP: An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical label that is

assigned to devices participating in a computer network that uses
the Internet Protocol for communication between its nodes