The Internet

The Internet

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• These are some of the key terms for the internet:
• Point of presence (PoP)
• Network access point (NaP)
• Internet protocol (IP)
• Transmission control protocol (TCP)
• File transfer protocol (FTP)
• Internet service provider (ISP)
• Caption: The Internet

Point of Presence (PoP)

• A point of presence is an access point to the internet. Normally, it is a location which contains all of the hardware which allows internet users to access the internet. an internet service provider (ISP) may operate several PoP's in their area to allow good access to the internet.
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Network access point (NaP)

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• A network access point is where different networks interconnect. An example of this would be your home network connecting to the internet. Network access point is an interchange between networks within the internet. It allows ISP's to interconnect with each other.

Internet protocol (IP)