The Internet

The Internet

1. pop

   • point of presence
     • an access point to the internet.

2. nap

   • Network access point
     • an interchange between networks within the internet

3. ftp

   • file transfer protocol
     • a standard protocol which allows files to be transferred between two computers

4. IP

   • internet protocal
     • a protocol used to route packets of information across the internet

5. ISP

   • internet service provider
     • direct connection to the internet would be very costly and and so ISPs provide a effective gateway.