Comments on: How The Internet Works [Technology Explained] http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:59:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Technology Explained: What Is A Dynamic IP Address & How Do I Get One? | Programming Blog http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-427639 Technology Explained: What Is A Dynamic IP Address & How Do I Get One? | Programming Blog Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:10:18 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-427639 [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works (32) [...] [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works (32) [...]

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-411641 Guy McDowell Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:45:14 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-411641 In the network operating system on the server that connects their clients to their large Internet connection, they can assign a maximum bandwidth per account. So let say you have account 123 and you have a 2.5 Mbps package. They enter that in server. Let's say your friend has account 345 and has a 1.0 Mbps package. They enter that in the server for his account. There are also physical limits to bandwidth. If they have 10 Mbps service coming in, they can't have more than 10 Mbps service going out to their clients, in total. In the network operating system on the server that connects their clients to their large Internet connection, they can assign a maximum bandwidth per account. So let say you have account 123 and you have a 2.5 Mbps package. They enter that in server. Let’s say your friend has account 345 and has a 1.0 Mbps package. They enter that in the server for his account.

There are also physical limits to bandwidth. If they have 10 Mbps service coming in, they can’t have more than 10 Mbps service going out to their clients, in total.

]]> By: Anandarajeshwaran.J http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-411356 Anandarajeshwaran.J Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:52:49 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-411356 I get the full picture now. So when I give the url www.makeuseof.com in my browser it goes to my ISP checks against the DNS and does the rest of the work. I have a doubt here. How is my ISP able to control the speed at which I access the Internet? I get the full picture now. So when I give the url http://www.makeuseof.com in my browser it goes to my ISP checks against the DNS and does the rest of the work.
I have a doubt here. How is my ISP able to control the speed at which I access the Internet?

]]> By: Technology Explained: How Does a Router Work? | Beyond Tech - Technology Ahead Of Your Imagination http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-410555 Technology Explained: How Does a Router Work? | Beyond Tech - Technology Ahead Of Your Imagination Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:05:05 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-410555 [...] communication happens in small packets of data. You might recall this from the How the Internet Works article I did awhile back. The IP address in that article was the important thing that allowed [...] [...] communication happens in small packets of data. You might recall this from the How the Internet Works article I did awhile back. The IP address in that article was the important thing that allowed [...]

]]> By: Technology Explained: How Does a Router Work? | Filme Gratis Filme Moca http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-410261 Technology Explained: How Does a Router Work? | Filme Gratis Filme Moca Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:51:26 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-410261 [...] communication happens in small packets of data. You might recall this from the How the Internet Works article I did awhile back. The IP address in that article was the important thing that allowed [...] [...] communication happens in small packets of data. You might recall this from the How the Internet Works article I did awhile back. The IP address in that article was the important thing that allowed [...]

]]> By: Ffynnonweb » Blog Archive » Technology Explained: How Does a Router Work? http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-410223 Ffynnonweb » Blog Archive » Technology Explained: How Does a Router Work? Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:52:11 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-410223 [...] communication happens in small packets of data. You might recall this from the How the Internet Works article I did awhile back. The IP address in that article was the important thing that allowed [...] [...] communication happens in small packets of data. You might recall this from the How the Internet Works article I did awhile back. The IP address in that article was the important thing that allowed [...]

]]> By: Technology Explained: Understanding The Internet Speed | Beyond Tech - Technology Ahead Of Your Imagination http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-409897 Technology Explained: Understanding The Internet Speed | Beyond Tech - Technology Ahead Of Your Imagination Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:50:29 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-409897 [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works (26) [...] [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works (26) [...]

]]> By: 4 Free WiFi Software Downloads To Take Advantage Of Wireless Networks « Kurdu.Tc – World Biggest Portal http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-401153 4 Free WiFi Software Downloads To Take Advantage Of Wireless Networks « Kurdu.Tc – World Biggest Portal Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:11:35 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-401153 [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works (25) [...] [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works (25) [...]

]]> By: 4 Free WiFi Software Downloads To Take Advantage Of Wireless Networks | Beyond Tech – Technology Ahead Of Your Imagination http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-400094 4 Free WiFi Software Downloads To Take Advantage Of Wireless Networks | Beyond Tech – Technology Ahead Of Your Imagination Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:33:15 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-400094 [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works (24) [...] [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works (24) [...]

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-398582 Guy McDowell Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:13:56 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-398582 In a way it is kind of like roads. We don't pay to access roads (except toll roads) but we do pay taxes in order to use them, through gas taxes, licenses, property taxes, etc. Even though the road is just there, we have to pay to make it useable, and so it can be maintained. It's sort of like that for Internet Service Providers, they have to pay to run the servers and other hardware as well as to get blocks of IP addresses and bandwidth. They turn around and ask us to pay, so they can meet the bills and have some profit. You can connect your computer to another computer without the Internet. One way is through a null-modem cable, or through a crossover cat5e cable and some work in Windows Home Networking. Maybe that's another article.... In a way it is kind of like roads. We don’t pay to access roads (except toll roads) but we do pay taxes in order to use them, through gas taxes, licenses, property taxes, etc.
Even though the road is just there, we have to pay to make it useable, and so it can be maintained.

It’s sort of like that for Internet Service Providers, they have to pay to run the servers and other hardware as well as to get blocks of IP addresses and bandwidth. They turn around and ask us to pay, so they can meet the bills and have some profit.

You can connect your computer to another computer without the Internet. One way is through a null-modem cable, or through a crossover cat5e cable and some work in Windows Home Networking. Maybe that’s another article….

]]> By: Nardyello http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-398499 Nardyello Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:11:57 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-398499 Wait, if there's no beginning and end, why do I have to pay a company to get internet? Actually I think I just came up with an answer, correct me if I'm wrong, but do I have to pay Comcast or Verizon for internet because they have a huge amount of connections? So I could just connect to them to be able to connect to other nearby connections and then have my package delivered? If it's not that, then I have no idea why we have to pay for something that is, in essence, free. Please clarify me >.< Oh, FANTASTIC article, by the way. Passing it over to my friends who also wondered how the internet worked. Another question: So how did it begin? How can I connect my computer to another computer without internet? Is there a way? You got me going now x] Wait, if there’s no beginning and end, why do I have to pay a company to get internet?

Actually I think I just came up with an answer, correct me if I’m wrong, but do I have to pay Comcast or Verizon for internet because they have a huge amount of connections? So I could just connect to them to be able to connect to other nearby connections and then have my package delivered?

If it’s not that, then I have no idea why we have to pay for something that is, in essence, free.

Please clarify me >.<

Oh, FANTASTIC article, by the way. Passing it over to my friends who also wondered how the internet worked.

Another question: So how did it begin? How can I connect my computer to another computer without internet? Is there a way?

You got me going now x]

]]> By: How To Trace An IP Address To A PC & How To Find Your Own « 24 X 7 Time Pass http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-398342 How To Trace An IP Address To A PC & How To Find Your Own « 24 X 7 Time Pass Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:20:30 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-398342 [...] An IP (Internet Protocol) address is as unique to a computer as a fingerprint is to us. An IP address enables one networked device to talk to the next. The downside of this inter-connectedness is that [...] [...] An IP (Internet Protocol) address is as unique to a computer as a fingerprint is to us. An IP address enables one networked device to talk to the next. The downside of this inter-connectedness is that [...]

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-397873 Guy McDowell Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:13:28 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-397873 I believe that's the Internet that Al Gore invented, not the real Internet. ;-) I believe that’s the Internet that Al Gore invented, not the real Internet. ;-)

]]> By: Ted Stevens http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-397790 Ted Stevens Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:31:29 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-397790 Why did you not talk about the trucks and tubes ? Why did you not talk about the trucks and tubes ?

]]> By: Weekly Recap [August 9, 2009] | Technology Juice http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-397769 Weekly Recap [August 9, 2009] | Technology Juice Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:01:45 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-397769 [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works [...] [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works [...]

]]> By: Nepal Trekking http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-397619 Nepal Trekking Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:38:37 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-397619 yes i m 100% agree with your post. in nepal still there are 90% place where there is no electricity so there is no possible to use internet so we most go to post office to send letter,to get stamp so how we can see the location map on internet. yes i m 100% agree with your post. in nepal still there are 90% place where there is no electricity so there is no possible to use internet so we most go to post office to send letter,to get stamp so how we can see the location map on internet.

]]> By: NinjaCompTeam http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-397604 NinjaCompTeam Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:47:08 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-397604 Great article. Many people are misinformed on who the internet actually works, and this is a great explanation. I also enjoyed that Hulu Interview: http://www.hulu.com/watch/60634/late-night-with-conan-obrien-everythings-amazing-nobodys-happy Keep up the good work!! NinjaCompTeam http://ninjatechhelp.blogspot.com Great article. Many people are misinformed on who the internet actually works, and this is a great explanation. I also enjoyed that Hulu Interview: http://www.hulu.com/watch/60634/late-night-with-conan-obrien-everythings-amazing-nobodys-happy

Keep up the good work!!

NinjaCompTeam
http://ninjatechhelp.blogspot.com

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-397227 Guy McDowell Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:29:38 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-397227 I aim to please. Thank you. I aim to please. Thank you.

]]> By: Trina L. Grant http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-397212 Trina L. Grant Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:25:55 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-397212 This article is "simply" amazing. I've never had an explanation of the way the internet works broken down so simply before. I totally get it now, lol. Thanks for this, very informative. This article is “simply” amazing. I’ve never had an explanation of the way the internet works broken down so simply before. I totally get it now, lol. Thanks for this, very informative.

]]> By: Make Use Of « Blog-Feast.com Blog Collection http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-397046 Make Use Of « Blog-Feast.com Blog Collection Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:56:52 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-397046 [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works (13) [...] [...] Technology Explained: How The Internet Works (13) [...]

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-396516 Guy McDowell Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:34:51 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-396516 Once upon a time it was Universal. And I'm old. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci213251,00.html Once upon a time it was Universal. And I’m old.
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci213251,00.html

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-396492 Guy McDowell Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:10:46 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-396492 At one time, it was referred to as Universal. I'm just old school in some ways. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci213251,00.html At one time, it was referred to as Universal. I’m just old school in some ways.

http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci213251,00.html

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-396490 Guy McDowell Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:06:09 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-396490 Thank you. Thank you.

]]> By: Ralph http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-396429 Ralph Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:22:05 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-396429 Awesome article, keep it up =D Awesome article, keep it up =D

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-396319 Guy McDowell Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:06:09 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-396319 You're welcome! Thank you for the compliment. You’re welcome! Thank you for the compliment.

]]> By: Phaoloo http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-396313 Phaoloo Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:32:47 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-396313 Thanks, you make this difficult theory much more easy to understand. Thanks, you make this difficult theory much more easy to understand.

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-396231 Guy McDowell Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:54:41 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-396231 Can't watch Hulu outside of the US. But I think that's the Louis CK bit about flying, right? I love his stuff, so, yeah, that could have influenced my writing. It's true though. We take everything for granted. <b>Here's a cure for cancer!</b> Ugh, it tastes like poo. I'm not taking that. <b>But it's a CURE FOR CANCER!!!!<b> I was on a plane recently and the guy next to me was complaining about having to board so early and sit on the flight line. I did turn to him and say gleefully, "But we're going to fly!!!!" It was a quiet flight. Can’t watch Hulu outside of the US. But I think that’s the Louis CK bit about flying, right? I love his stuff, so, yeah, that could have influenced my writing. It’s true though. We take everything for granted.
Here’s a cure for cancer!
Ugh, it tastes like poo. I’m not taking that.
But it’s a CURE FOR CANCER!!!!

I was on a plane recently and the guy next to me was complaining about having to board so early and sit on the flight line. I did turn to him and say gleefully, “But we’re going to fly!!!!”
It was a quiet flight.

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-396230 Guy McDowell Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:48:05 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-396230 Yep, it's pretty complex for sure. But I think if I can get people to wrap their heads around the concept of Internet Protocol, then it's not too far of a leap to understand other protocols and technologies involved. Thanks for the complement. Yep, it’s pretty complex for sure. But I think if I can get people to wrap their heads around the concept of Internet Protocol, then it’s not too far of a leap to understand other protocols and technologies involved.

Thanks for the complement.

]]> By: Bernmeister http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-396214 Bernmeister Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:20:15 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-396214 It's Uniform, not Universe in URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Resource_Locator It’s Uniform, not Universe in URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Resource_Locator

]]> By: Technology Explained: How The Internet Works « Domain Namez http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-how-the-internet-works/comment-page-1/#comment-396149 Technology Explained: How The Internet Works « Domain Namez Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:40:53 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=22018#comment-396149 [...] Guy McDowell wrote an interesting post today onTechnology Explained: How The <b>Internet</b> WorksHere’s a quick excerpt [...] [...] Guy McDowell wrote an interesting post today onTechnology Explained: How The <b>Internet</b> WorksHere’s a quick excerpt [...]

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