How the Internet Actually Works: From Your Wi-Fi to the World:
When you open a browser and type google.com, what really happens behind the scenes? 🤔
It feels instant, but in reality:
1️⃣ Your device connects to a router (your Wi-Fi box).
2️⃣ The router sends your request to your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
3️⃣ The ISP uses DNS (Domain Name System) to translate “google.com” into an IP address.
4️⃣ Data packets travel across routers, switches, and undersea cables to reach Google’s servers.
5️⃣ The server responds, and the data makes the return trip — usually in milliseconds!
Every email, video call, or payment you make is just billions of packets bouncing across the globe at light speed.
🛜Next time your Wi-Fi lags, you’ll know it’s not just “slow internet” — it’s a tiny detour somewhere in this massive digital highway.
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How the Internet Actually Works: From Your Wi-Fi to the World:
When you open a browser and type google.com, what really happens behind the scenes? 🤔
It feels instant, but in reality:
1️⃣ Your device connects to a router (your Wi-Fi box).
2️⃣ The router sends your request to your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
3️⃣ The ISP uses DNS (Domain Name System) to translate “google.com” into an IP address.
4️⃣ Data packets travel across routers, switches, and undersea cables to reach Google’s servers.
5️⃣ The server responds, and the data makes the return trip — usually in milliseconds!
Every email, video call, or payment you make is just billions of packets bouncing across the globe at light speed.
🛜Next time your Wi-Fi lags, you’ll know it’s not just “slow internet” — it’s a tiny detour somewhere in this massive digital highway.
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