How the Internet Works

1. contains anywhere from a few to hundreds of optical fibers within a plastic casing to transfer data.
5. a computer that provides data to other computers, typically over the internet or a network.
7. a unique numerical label assigned to every device—such as computers, smartphones, or printers
9. a portable device that enables wireless communication using radio waves, allowing users to make calls and send messages while on the move.
10. refers to a user, computer, or device that is connected to the internet, or a network.
11. distinct pieces of information, such as facts, statistics, measurements, or observations, collected for analysis, reasoning, or calculation.
13. an electronic device that takes data as input, processes it, and provides the result as output
15. a leading internet search engine
16. a man-made machine launched into space that orbits Earth and acts as a "mirror" in the sky, bouncing internet signals down to homes, schools, and phones.

2. also known as the interconnected network, the net, or the web, is a global network that provides information and communication.
3. the sharing of data through a collection of computers, servers, network devices, or mainframes
4. phone book of the internet
6. enables high-speed internet access, mobility, and local area networking for homes and businesses.
8. a networking device that connects multiple computer networks
12. a method of exchanging digital messages between computers or devices over a network, primarily the internet
14. a hardware device that connects a computer or router to a network
17. a company that provides individuals and businesses access to the internet and related services