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The internet is a global network of interconnected computers that communicate via standardized protocols. When you access a website, your device (e.g., smartphone) sends a request through your ISP (Internet Service Provider). This request travels as data packets over cables, fiber optics, or wireless signals to a DNS (Domain Name System) server, which translates the website name (like “google.com”) into an IP address (e.g., 142.250.190.46).
Routers direct these packets efficiently across networks, often through undersea cables or satellites, to reach the destination server hosting the website. The server processes the request and sends back the requested data (e.g., webpage content) in packets, which reassemble on your device.
Key technologies enabling this include:
TCP/IP: Rules for data transmission and addressing.
HTTP/HTTPS: Protocols for fetching web resources securely.
Browsers: Software to interpret and display web data.
The internet’s decentralized design ensures reliability—if one path fails, data reroutes. It relies on shared infrastructure (e.g., ISPs, data centers) and collaborative governance (e.g., ICANN for domain management).