Internet Flow To Users.
Definition.
Now we know what is term internet & how it was used in 70’s it became global in late 1991 as The term WWW came to existence (World Wide Web) A system that runs on top of internet that lets you access the information through an interface called as (websites , webpages) that contains the information that an user needs.
What is a Modem?
A modem is a device that acts as a medium between the user and the ISP (Internet Service Provider). It converts the signals sent by the ISP into digital data that computers and other devices can understand.
Modem Workflow
ISP sends signals (via fiber, cable, or phone line).
Modem receives the signal.
Modem converts the signal into digital data.
Data is sent to the router.
What is a Router?
A router is a device that connects multiple devices to the internet. It receives digital data from the modem and sends it to the correct device such as laptops, mobiles, or TVs.
Router Workflow
Router receives internet data in the form of packets.
Each packet contains a destination IP address.
Router reads the destination IP address.
It selects the best available path.
The packet is forwarded to the destination device.
What is a Packet?
A packet is a small unit of internet data made up of bits.
Internet data is sent packet by packet instead of all at once to prevent network overload and enable high-speed communication.