The Internet and World Wide Web (Grade 10 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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Internet definition
Internet definition
Global network connecting computers via cables, lines, satellites
Term for using the internet
Term for using the internet
Working online or connected online
What is an IP address?
What is an IP address?
Unique address for each device on the internet
IPv4 address format
IPv4 address format
Four groups of numbers separated by dots (e.g., 197.98.0.86)
IPv4 number range per group
IPv4 number range per group
0 to 255
IPv4 limitation
IPv4 limitation
Running out of addresses due to many devices
What is IPv6?
What is IPv6?
New system creating many more unique addresses than IPv4
IP geolocation capability
IP geolocation capability
IP addresses can reveal city, region, and country
VPN purpose for IP addresses
VPN purpose for IP addresses
Hide or mask real IP address and location
How devices use IP addresses
How devices use IP addresses
Communicate with servers to ensure data reaches right destination