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Web Page Navigation Web navigation  refers to the process of navigating a  network  of  information resources  in the  World Wide Web , which is organized as  hypertext  or  hypermedia . [1]  The  user interface  that is used to do so is called a  web browser . [2] A central theme in  web design  is the development of a web navigation interface that maximizes  usability . A website's overall navigational scheme includes several navigational pieces such as global, local, supplemental, and contextual navigation; all of these are vital aspects of the broad topic of web navigation. [3] Hierarchical navigation systems are vital as well since it is the primary navigation system. It allows for the user to navigate within the site using levels alone, which is often seen as restricting and requires additional navigation systems to better structure the website. [4]  The global navigation of a website, as another segment of web navigation, serves as the outline and template in order to

World Wide Web Web Browser     A  web browser   (commonly referred to as a   browser ) is a   software application   for retrieving, presenting and traversing information resources on the   World Wide Web . An   information resource   is identified by a   Uniform Resource Identifier   (URI/URL) that may be a   web page , image, video or other piece of content. [1]   Hyperlinks   present in resources enable users easily to navigate their   browsers   to related resources. Although browsers are primarily intended to use the World Wide Web, they can also be used to access information provided by  web servers  in  private networks  or files in  file systems . •  A Web browser , or browser , is application software that allows users to access and view Web pages. • The purpose of a web browser is to bring information resources to the user. • With an Internet connection established, you start a Web browser. • The browser retrieves and displays a sta

What is IP Address ? Ø A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet. Ø IP addresses are also referred to as IP numbers and Internet addresses. Ø IP address sometimes is called a dotted decimal number or dotted quad. IP usage Ø A way to find specific server or computer on the internet or a network Ø Provide identity to a computer in a network Ø Identify for a particular device/machine on a particular network Ø Allows transfers of files and e-mail IP structure Ø These four sections represent the machine itself and the network it is on Ø The network portion is assigned. Ø The host section is determined by the network administrator 

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Types of Internet Connection ; Dial-up Connection                 Broadband Internet Connection /  Direct Connection  

                  INTERNET TECHNOLOGY Definition of internet The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. Evolution of the internet ARPANET • ARPA  – Advance Research Project Agency created by US Department of Defense • The network is called ARPANET • The network became functional in September 1969   The original ARPANET consisted of 4 main computers located at: q University of California at Los Angeles q University of California at Santa Barbara q The Stanford Research Institute q University of Utah q Each computers served as a host on the network (today known as server) INTERNET2 • Internet2 is not a new network (especially to replace the Internet) • It is a Research and Development (R&D) project • In developing technology to ensure that the Internet in the future can handle tomorrow’s applicat