What was

the History
of Internet

By: Mahnoor khurram

 Contents
• History of Internet
• Who invented the internet
• Why was the internet created
• Advantages of Internet
• Types of Computer Networks
 What is the history of Internet?

A very brief history of the internet begins

with ARPANET in 1969, which initially connected
four universities' computers to each other. It
grew and developed into what we recognize as
the internet today, which became available for
public access in 1991.
Who invented the internet first?

• The internet was created through the

work of many people. However, the
first person to envision a network of
connected computers was J.C.R.
Licklider.
Why was the internet created?
In the 1950s and 60s, the United States was engaged in the Cold
War with the Soviet Union. Each country was working to increase
its science and technology capabilities in order to prevent nuclear
attacks from the other, and also remain capable of attacking the
other should the situation devolve. At that time, computers were
much larger and more expensive than today's models. Mainframe
computers took up entire rooms , and were only able to do
specific tasks. Researchers needed to be able to use the
computers to perform these tasks, but often had to travel long
distances to find a computer to do a specific task. The proposed
solution was a way to connect the computers so they could speak
to each other, allowing researchers to share data without needing
to travel to the location of the computer.
1. What is the internet history called?
. Internet history is also known as browser history.

2. When was Wi-Fi invented? 199

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The first version of the 802.11 protocol was released
in 1997, and provided up to 2 Mbit/s link speeds
 What is the internet?
The Internet is a global network of billions of
computers and other electronic devices. With the
Internet, it's possible to access almost any
information, communicate with anyone else in the
world, and do much more. You can do all of this by
connecting a computer to the Internet, which is
also called going online.
•The internet has become a
popular name since the
introduction of its easy
installation and setup. The
Internet was first invented
for only military and
government uses. But
now, it is found in every
house across the world.
The following are the
advantages of the internet.
 It is a great medium of
sharing and has increased
connectivity.
The Internet is also a great source of
entertainment. One can watch
videos and movies, listen to music,
and play games, without any hassle.
With the internet, banking has now
become easier. Long tiresome waiting
lines have been eliminated since the
introduction of e-banking platforms.
Social media platforms like
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
have brought the world closer.
E-commerce websites are one of the
great advantages of the internet. One
can buy groceries, clothes, household
items, and much more with the
internet.
The education system has also
transformed. With the internet, any
student across the world can attend
online classes.
11 types of computer
networks
• Local area network (LAN) ...
• Personal area network (PAN) ...
• Wireless local area network (WLAN) ...
• Campus area network (CAN) ...
• Metropolitan area network (MAN) ...
• Wide area network (WAN) ...
• Storage area network (SAN) ...
• Passive optical local area network (POLAN)
• Enterprise private network (EPN)
• Virtual private network (VPN)
• System-area network (SAN)
•
• A local area network (LAN) is a collection of devices connected
together in one physical location, such as a building, office, or
home. A LAN can be small or large, ranging from a home network
with one user to an enterprise network with thousands of users
and devices in an office or school.

• A personal area network, or PAN, is a small-scale network that

revolves around one person or device. A PAN connects just a few
devices in a small localized area. Rather than including many
devices, PANs usually operate from one or two main devices.
• For example, if you use the Bluetooth functionality on your
smartphone to share a photo with a nearby device, you're using a
PAN.
• A wireless local area network, or WLAN, operates similarly to a LAN because it
transmits data within a small area. It's rarely necessary to have a wired
connection for devices that use a WLAN. While typically less secure and
slightly weaker than other networks, a WLAN provides users with the
flexibility to use their devices in various locations.
• For example, a user might connect a baby monitor to a WLAN to ensure the device
remains operational wherever their child sleeps.

• A campus area network, or CAN, is a network used in educational

environments such as universities or school districts. While each
department in a school might use its own LAN, all the school's
LANs could connect through a CAN. Campus area networks
combine several independent networks into one cohesive unit.
• For example, the English and engineering departments at a university
might connect through a CAN to communicate with each other
directly.
• A virtual private network, or VPN, is a private network that's
available through the internet. This type of network functions
similarly to an EPN because it provides a secure, private
connection. VPNs typically don't require the same infrastructure
as EPNs. Both the general public and companies can use VPNs to
ensure privacy and security.

• A system area network, or a SAN, is a broad local network that

provides connections in clusters. The various devices connected to
a SAN operate as a single system. SANs are newly developing
networks that operate at high speeds.
• A metropolitan area network, or a MAN, is a medium-sized network
that's larger than a CAN. While a MAN is a costly network, it
provides efficient connectivity between devices across a wide
geographical range.
• For example, a city government might operate with a MAN if it has
offices across the entire metropolitan area.

• A wide area network, or a WAN, is an extensive network that's not

confined to geographical space. Corporations and international
companies may use WANs to provide a common network with far-
reaching connectivity.
• For example, remote workers who use the internet to access
information from their company make use of a WAN.
• A storage area network, or a SAN, is a network that teams use to store mass
amounts of sensitive data. It provides a way to centralize data on a non-
localized network that differs from the main operating one.
• One example of a SAN is if your team stores customer information on a separate
network to maintain the high speeds of your main network.

• A passive optical local area network, or a POLAN, is a low-cost network that can link various
locations to one central network. POLANs have the power to connect multiple entities to
one hub of information.
• For example, if a school district's headquarters needs to connect with each school in its
district, it may implement a POLAN.

• An enterprise private network, or an EPN, is an exclusive network that businesses

build and operate to share company resources at high speeds. EPNs are typically
unique to a specific company, which ensures the connection is secure.
• For example, a high-security technology company might use an EPN to reduce the
risk of data breaches.