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What is the ownership structure of the Internet?

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Local networks are owned by individuals, universities, government agencies, and private companies. Infrastructure is owned by government entities and privately held companies.

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What organization pays for a large part of the Internet infrastructure?

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) pays for a large part of the infrastructure and funds research and development for new technologies.

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How are computers connected to the Internet?

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Computers are connected through a network of networks, with main paths known as the Internet backbone.

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What is an Internet exchange point (IXP)?

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An IXP is made up of one or more network switches that allow ISPs to connect to each other, reducing costs and improving speed and efficiency of data exchange.

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What is the Client/Server model in Internet networking?

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In the Client/Server model, clients are devices like computers and smartphones that use browsers to request services from servers.

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What are the types of servers mentioned?

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Web servers host web pages, commerce servers enable online purchases, and file servers provide remote storage.

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What is the difference between circuit switching and packet switching?

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Circuit switching requires a dedicated connection for the duration of transmission, while packet switching breaks data into smaller packets that can travel over various routes.

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What is TCP/IP?

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TCP/IP is the main suite of protocols used for transmitting data over the Internet, consisting of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP).

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What is an IP address?

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An IP address is a unique number assigned to each device connected to the Internet, typically represented in dotted decimal format.

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What is the difference between static and dynamic IP addresses?

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Static IP addresses never change and are less secure, while dynamic IP addresses are temporary and assigned from a pool, making them more secure.