THE INTERNET

By: Zachary Cox

HARDWARE COMPONENTS
OF THE INTERNET
DSL Modem- converts digital signals into analogue signals to send
over telephone lines.
DSL Filter- Filters out DSL signals from the telephone
Hub- Connects computers together
NAT Router- Isolates a home network from the internet
Wireless Access Point- Connects a wireless device to an Ethernet
network
Homeplug Adaptor- Ethernet cards that plug into a main socket

SOFTWARE COMPONENTS
OF THE INTERNET
Firewall- Protects a home or small business networks and devices
Internet Connection Sharing- Allows sharing of a connection with
other computers on a local network.
Gateways- works at the application level of the IP protocol stack.
DHCP Server- gives out IP addresses
DNS Server- Provides addresses via DHCP built into the hub/router

HOW DOES IT WORK?

As seen in the picture, the
internet works by sending
packets back and forth to
the modem, router and
server.

HOW DO YOU ACCESS THE

INTERNET?
In order to access the internet, you must a computer, cell phone, or
similar that is connected to a network, either wired or wireless.
With cell phones and other mobile devices, you can access the
internet using 3G, 4G, or LTE.

WHO USES IT?

Many people use the internet, although the majority the younger
people living in developed countries. People use it for research,
education, socialization, news, auctioneering, downloading of files,
and more.

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE

LOOK LIKE FOR THE
INTERNET?
Several people have stated that in the next few years, the internet
will grow, providing more websites for more industries. Others have
stated that the percentage of single platform (Computer-Only and
Mobile-Only) websites will drop.

WHAT DO I THINK WILL

HAPPEN TO THE INTERNET?
I think that the Internet will grow massively in the next 5-10 years,
and even spread to more countries, albeit not much. Few websites
will be single platform, allowing access to both computers and
mobile devices. Online education may become mainstream, being
heavily used in schools in developed countries.