Internet Task 14/5/08

1.
Read and make brief notes in the links below about the internet if neccessary

http://www.open2.net/ictportal/comm/internet/introduction.htm

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet-infrastructure.htm


2. Prepare brief notes on the tasks assigned to you. Be ready to present your findings in the next lesson

Akshay
a) Describe the types of connections that one can connect to the internet

b) Visit www.brunet.bn/ name the internet connection available and compare their speeds.


Samantha

a) Wimax is a new Internet connection technology being developed, research what it is and describe your findings


b) How does data travel the Internet? Understanding Internet Protocols TCP/IP and packet switching and how data travels over the internet. Use this http://www.learnthenet.com/

Shailen

a) In your own words describe how the Internet using TCP/IP and packet switching for data to travel over the Internet. Using a diagram would also be useful.

b) Point of Interest IP addresses are running out at present there are over 3 billion IP addresses available but we are running out. So the new IPv6 is being developed. Explain why the IP addresses are running out and how the IPv6 will be a solution

Swaleh

a)Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Online Service Providers (OSP). Describe what each of these is?

b) What are the differences between the Internet and the WWW?

Hussein
a) URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the naming system and addresses for each web address. Explain by giving examples.

b) Define the term ‘Cookies’

Sabeeha

a)Identify two pieces of information that would be stored by cookies.

b) Discuss the use of cookies and their impact on web surfing.

c) Define bandwidth

Sahil

a) What is Internet 2 – What is the future of the Internet 2?

b) How will internet 2 solve our present challenges?

Harsev

a) What is web 2?

b) Describe the future of Web 2