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    The document discusses the differences between the Internet and intranets. The Internet is a global network of millions of interconnected networks that is publicly accessible for communication, information, entertainment and commerce. An intranet is a private internal network within an organization that requires authentication to access shared information. Key differences are that the Internet is public while an intranet is private, and data on an intranet is more reliable than information on the Internet. Connecting a local area network (LAN) to the Internet requires hardware like routers and software like browsers, as well as an Internet service provider (ISP) account. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between the LAN and Internet, passing requests and caching frequently accessed web pages for faster loading

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    The document discusses the differences between the Internet and intranets. The Internet is a global network of millions of interconnected networks that is publicly accessible for communication, information, entertainment and commerce. An intranet is a private internal network within an organization that requires authentication to access shared information. Key differences are that the Internet is public while an intranet is private, and data on an intranet is more reliable than information on the Internet. Connecting a local area network (LAN) to the Internet requires hardware like routers and software like browsers, as well as an Internet service provider (ISP) account. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between the LAN and Internet, passing requests and caching frequently accessed web pages for faster loading

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    The document discusses the differences between the Internet and intranets. The Internet is a global network of millions of interconnected networks that is publicly accessible for communication, information, entertainment and commerce. An intranet is a private internal network within an organization that requires authentication to access shared information. Key differences are that the Internet is public while an intranet is private, and data on an intranet is more reliable than information on the Internet. Connecting a local area network (LAN) to the Internet requires hardware like routers and software like browsers, as well as an Internet service provider (ISP) account. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between the LAN and Internet, passing requests and caching frequently accessed web pages for faster loading

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    INTERnet and

    INTRAnet
    Internet

    o The internet is a collection of millions of small


    networks all linked together.
    o The internet consists of more than just web
    pages; it also includes services such as instant
    messaging, chat rooms, email, news groups,
    dorums etc.
    o The internet is accessible to everyone. Uses of
    the internet are:
    1.Information- research
    2.Communication emails, social media
    3.Entertainment- playing games, music and
    movies
    4.Shopping- online shopping
    5.Formation of communities/forums-debates
    6.Services- job searching- online banking

    Intranet

    o The internet is an internal network.


    o It is private and requires someone to have a
    user name and password to access this
    network.
    o One of the uses is the information is shared
    with the users.

    Differences between the two:


    1.The internet is a network of network
    intarnet doesnt have to be a network
    of networks
    2.Internet is global
    INTRAnet is within a orginasition
    3.Internet is public
    INTRAnet is private
    4.Internets tend to be policed/managed
    5.Data on the internet may not be
    reliable
    data on the
    intranet is reliable
    6.Internet has more information than an
    intranet
    Advantages and disadvantages of the internet:
    1. Huge amounts of information can be accessed
    almost everywhere
    2. Improved communication system
    3. Changes in the way we shop
    1. There are many of fake sites so have to check
    information
    2. Have to be careful about revealing private
    information
    3. Paedophiles look for children using the internet
    Advantages of the intranet:
    1. Ideal for schools as can be used to prevent
    accessing something
    2. Intranet email system is more secure

    3. Only information that is relevant can be


    accused
    LAN stands for local area network
    WLAN stands for wireless local area network
    WAN stands for wind area network
    The differences between a LAN and WLAN
    - LAN uses to transmit data
    - -WLAN uses wireless technology

    Advantages of WLANS
    1. Cheaper as less cabling
    2. New workstations can be added anywhere
    3. Different devices can be connected easily
    Disadvantages of WLANS
    1. Slower transfer rates
    2. Limited transmission distance
    3. Physical obstacles can limit transmission
    4. Less security
    Connecting a LAN to the internet:
    The hardware and software needed to connect a LAN to
    the internet includes:
    - Router to connect LAN to internet
    - Proxy server to send requests for pages and
    receive pages to be passed on to users
    - Internet browser to search for information
    ISP
    - A ISP stands for an Internet Service Provider is a
    company that provides services allowing you to
    access the internet
    - You need to set up an account with an ISP to get an
    internet connection installed to your location
    - A web browser is the software you used to locate
    retrieve and also display content on the world wide
    up, including web pages, images, video etc.
    Proxy server

    - Acts as a web server


    - The role of it is when a LAN is connected to the
    internet
    - A buffer between internet and a LAN
    - Server passes requests to the internet
    - Passes the requested pages to individual
    computers
    - Cache/store webpages pages often visited are
    loaded quicker
    - Used to monitor internet usage
    - Can block sites

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