what are ISPs
internet service protocol are companies that provide users with access to the internet
what are IP addresses
IP address is used to identify a device (on the Internet / network)
32-bits
changes as you move because static or dynamic
ipv4 and ipv6
assigned by ISP
address is unique for given Internet session
256.342.34.235
what are MAC addresses
hardware/physical address unique number that identifies a device (connected to the Internet) address is made up of manufacturer id + serial number of device address is allocated by the manufacturer 48 - bits 1st half is manufacturing 2nd half is serial number does not change/ static only part on Number identification card
what is hypertext transfer protocol
a set of rules obeyed when transferring files across the internet
parts of URL
access protocol
domain name
file name