The Internet | Computers and the Internet | Computing | Khan Academy

How does the Internet work? Learn about the physical layer (Ethernet, Fiber, WiFi), the protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP), the World Wide Web, and the digital divide.

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17 mars 2026

Matière et domaine

computer-science-advanced · cybersecurity

Niveaux scolaires

6e année–12e année (Terminale)

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Introduction

The Internet: Course Overview

  • Core Subject: An exploration of how the Internet functions, covering physical infrastructure and communication protocols.
  • Physical Layer Technologies: Includes Ethernet, Fiber optics, and WiFi.
  • Key Protocols:
    • IP (Internet Protocol): Addressing and routing protocols.
    • TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): Packet transport and reliability.
    • DNS (Domain Name System): Mapping domain names to IP addresses.
    • HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): Web-based communication.
    • UDP (User Datagram Protocol): Mentioned as part of the protocol suite.
  • Network Concepts:
    • Bit rate and bandwidth.
    • Redundancy and fault tolerance.
    • Scalable systems.
    • Open protocol development.
  • Societal Impact: Examination of the "digital divide."
  • Course Structure: Organized into three main sections with accompanying quizzes and a final unit test.

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