Structure of the internet
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The internet as a network of networks

The internet as a network of networks

Diagram showing a home LAN and school LAN connected through ISP routers and a backbone router to a web server network, with arrows showing packets moving between networks

A network is a group of connected devices that can communicate and share resources. A LAN covers a small area such as a home or school, while a WAN covers a much larger area. The internet is a worldwide network of networks and the largest example of a WAN.

Structure of the internet Lesson

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