How Does The Internet Work?
In Shortened Steps.
Step 2.
Router connects to internet by Internet Service Provider (telephone line).
Continuing On....
Step 3.
Computer's browser (Firefox, Chrome, etc...) requests web page via URL.
Step 4.
Web page works on http protocol and servers name.
Step 5.
Browser on computer uses ISP which uses Domain Name Server (DNS) and requests a list of all website names registered.
Step 6.
DNS returns with website's real name with an IP address formatted in IPv4. (111.222.333.444.555.)
The Last and Final Step
Step 7.
The browser's request is at the right server, server receives request for URL, sends URL information in packets, computer receives packets, computer creates page in browser.
Extra Facts about The Internet
- Idea of Internet Created in 1962 by J. C. R. Licklider
- Went public on August 6, 1991
- The Internet was created by many people in history, not one person