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IP addressing rules. In smaller
will allow the DHCP function of a router or gateway
to assign the IP addresses on internal networks.
IP address IP address is a 32-
binary digit number that identifies
each sender or receiver of information that is sent in
packets acr
oss the Internet. For example
80.80.80.69 is an IP address, it is the closet thing
the Internet has to telephone numbers. When you
“call” that number, using any connection methods,
you get connected to the computer that “owns” that
IP address.
ISP Int
ernet Service Provider, is a company that
maintains a network that is linked to the Internet by
way of a dedicated communication line. An ISP
offers the use of its dedicated communication lines
to companies or individuals who can’t afford the
high monthly cost for a direct connection.
J
JAVA
Java is a programming language that is specially
designed for writing programs that can be safely
downloaded to your computer through the Internet
without the fear of viruses. It is an object-
multi-th
read programming best for creating applets
and applications for the Internet, Intranet and other
complex, distributed network.
L
LAN
Local Area Network a computer network that spans
a relatively small area sharing common resources.
Most LANs are c
onfined to a single building or group
