CIS2110
The Information Highway
Internet Addressing
Every machine on the Internet has its own unique Internet Protocol (IP) address. This address is a series of four 8-bit numbers (0-255) separated by periods. Reading Assignment:
Read how they work at How Stuff Works.
Read in further detail from Wikipedia
Question 1: What is the common name we use for the phrase "Local Internet Registry"?
Question 2: Why are the four numbers in an IP address called "octets"?
The Internet
The Internet does not have an owner. It consists of a backbone which connects vast areas of the world, all the continents, and most islands presently are connected to the Internet by cable and all can have connectivity through satellite. The Internet connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, people, non-profit organizations and so on.
The Extranet & the Intranet
Mobile Networks
How do we define a mobile network?How do Mobile networks work?
Question 1:How does a mobile phone user get calls while on the move?
Research:How do laptops and wireless computers get signals while on the move?
Read and answer:
What are three mobile devices mentioned in the article?
How did the reporter establish mobile computing connectivity on the journey to visit his family?
Based on this article, what problem is there between users of mobile technology and providers of mobile networks?
What conditions exist for the bidding $4.6 billion for the FTC auction of the old 700MHz wireless spectrum.
Some devices that can be found on a mobile network.
World Wide Web