Network environment.

... Network Environment LAN - Local Area Network * Collection of computers and peripherals on one site/building connected by a common electrical connection. * Can be connected together or to WAN WAN - Wide Area Network * Collection of computers or networks over a wide geographical area e.g. different sites, towns, countries * Public line - dial up network * Private/ leased line - contract, annual fee Internet Some wans that act as service providers - ISP URL - Uniform Resource Locator - address http://www.natwestseries.co.uk protocol https - Hypertext Transfer protocol secure Domain name ftp - file transfer protocol .ac - academic institution .co - single country company .com - international company .edu - educational establishment .gov - government .sch - school .Ltd - limited Ip address - 'Home Page~ 123.123.123.123 Intranet Security - do not have to have access to the internet Time - can download relevant internet sites Share information What is the future of the Internet? Do we need changes/government control? Should governments have the right to access your data? Does

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