Able to send bits from router to router across long distances, but they are very expensive.

A widely agreed upon set of rules that standardize communication between machines

Science that harnesses the power of many individuals to solve hard, complex problems.

A protocol that standardizes the language for talking to web servers to send and receive web pages, or HyperText information (HTML pages).

A protocol that defines the structure of an Internet address and assigns a unique address to every device on the Internet.

When multiple paths exist between two points. This improves reliability and makes the internet fault tolerable. Makes the routing system scalable.

A group of 2 or more computer systems linked together.

The process of sending data between two computers on the internet. The data is sent through routers that determine the route.

The capacity of data transfer in a system. Measured by bitrate.

Used to translate domain names into IP addresses.

The _______ of a system is the time it takes for a bit to travel from sender to receiver. Fiber optic cables have low _______.

The amount of data transferred in a system. Measured by _______.

_______ are the units of data that are sent over the network.