definition- An access point to the internet. Normally, it is a location
which contains all of the hardware which allows internet users access to
the internet. An Internet Service Provider (ISP) may operate several
PoPs in their area to allow good access to the internet.
Term- network Access
Point
Abbrev- NAP
Definition- An interchange between networks wthn the internet.
It allows IP'S to interconnect with each other.
Term- Internet protoclol
Abbrev- IP
Definition- The protocol used
to route packets of information
across the internet.
Term- transmission control
Protocol
Abbrev- TCP
Definition- The protocal which takes data from a user’s application program and passes it to the
IP for transfer across the internet. The reverse operation is performed at the destination
computer, i.e. the TCP reassembles the data (from individual packets) and forwards them to the
user’s application program.
Term- File transfer
Protocol
Abbrev- FTP
Definition- A standard protocol which allows files to be transferred
between two computers on a TCP-based network. It is commonly
used to download programs to your computer from other servers
and to upload web pages that you have created to the server that is
hosting them on the internet.
Term- internet
Service Provider
Abbrev- ISP
definition- Direct connection to the internet would be very costly
and so ISPs provide a cost-effective gateway for people and
organisations to get onto the internet. In the UK there are many
ISPs, with some of the most popular ones being BT (British
Telecom), Virgin Media and Sky.
Term- iSP services
Definition- In addition to providing a gateway to the internet, ISPs normally provide
additional services such as email. Many also provide web space for the development of
websites, technical support and troubleshooting.