Web pages and websites Small networks
• Website – a group of related web pages stored at • PAN – network organised around an individual/group with
the same web address. a range of a few metres.
• Web page – document on the web that’s viewed • HAN – small network within a home that connects devices.
in a web browser.
• Home page – landing page of the website •
M2.2: Network
containing information about the website’s Setting up a small network
purpose and content. basics •
• Web server – computer that’s connected to the • Hardware:
internet and hosts websites. o Includes all the devices – smartphones, printers, etc.
M2.3: The World o Switch – connects computers in a network with
Wide Web
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• cables to allow for communication.
o Router – allows 1 or more devices to connect to
Web
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addresses
networks.
• “com” and “net” – used for any organisation and aren’t followed
by a geographical abbreviation. • Connection methods:
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Biz (business), edu (education), gov (government), org (non-
profit organisation), co (company), ac (academic organisation).
za (South Africa), uk (United Kingdom), sa (Saudi Arabia), au
(Australia), nz (New Zealand), us (United States) ls (Lesotho).
o Wired connections require 1 end of the cable to be
plugged into the device, and the other end to be
plugged into the switch/router.
o Wireless connections require a WiFi access point and
use radio waves for connectivity.
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• Software – controls security and communication in the
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Browsing and searching network.
• Web browser - software application that allows you to view
and explore the web. •
• Search engine - used to search for documents on a web by
•
Connecting to the internet
using keywords/phrases.
• ISP - companies that sell internet access and services to individuals and
• organisations for a monthly fee.
• Wired connection - ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and fibre.
• • Wireless connection - allows mobile access to the internet.
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