Listen "S3:EP1 The Internet and WANs: Connections and Protocols"
Episode Synopsis
This episode offers an introduction to Wide Area Networks (WANs) and the Internet, differentiating the latter from the World Wide Web by explaining its role as an interconnected network hosting various services. It covers essential networking concepts such as IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6), the function of the Domain Name System (DNS) in translating domain names to IP addresses, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The material also details packet switching as a method for data transmission, contrasting it with circuit switching, and explains the roles of Network Interface Cards (NICs) and Media Access Control (MAC) addresses in uniquely identifying devices within a network. Overall, the content provides a foundational understanding of how these different components work together to facilitate global communication.
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