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The internet is a giant network of interconnected devices storing a wide variety of information that computers all over the world can access.

An internet Service Provider, also known as ISP, is a company that facilitates connection to the internet by connecting multiple end users using their own cables and wireless methods. * Please note: An ISP's service generally stops at the demarcation point, which is usually the physical connection point between the ISP's network and your home network, typically located on your wall where the internet cable enters your house; essentially, once the data reaches your home network, it is no longer considered the ISP's responsibility to manage the signal further. 

Key points about where an ISP's service ends:

• Demarcation point:This is the physical boundary between the ISP's network and your home network, marking where their responsibility for signal quality ends.
• Your router:Once the internet signal reaches your router, it is considered within your home network, and managing the signal from that point on falls under your responsibility.
• No control over internal network:Your ISP typically doesn't have control over how data is distributed within your home network, including device-to-device communication. 

Computers have two ways of connecting to the internet, using a physical cord to a router, or a wireless connection. The router is then connected to a modem which communicates with an internet Service Provider to provide the computer with access.

 Yes, without an ISP connecting you to the internet, you would only see the other computers connected to your equipment on your local network.

Browsers are programs on a computer used to view information on the internet. Common programs include Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari.

Windows computers have an icon that shows the status of the connection:

• A screen with a wire – indicates the computer is using a cable connection
• A Screen with a yellow triangle – indicates a problem with the wired connection
• A Screen with a red X – indicates the computer is not connected with a cable
• Multiple vertical bars – indicate the computer is using a wireless connection
• Vertical bars with a yellow triangle – indicate a problem with the wireless connection
• Vertical bars with an Asterisk (*) – indicates you're not connected, but networks are available

An IP address identifies the computer on the internet, this can be set to a specific number, or it can be assigned by a router. The format is four numbers separated by periods.

Yes, this can be changed in the computers network settings, however by default these addresses are given out by a modem or router to provide internet access using DHCP. Assigning an IP Address manually can cause conflicts and should only be performed if you know what you are doing.

DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is a method used to give computers a unique IP address, and information to connect to the internet such as the Gateway, or DNS server.

The gateway address tells computers where to send internet traffic. The gateway is usually your modem or configured proxy device that all traffic goes through before reaching the internet?

DNS, or Domain Name Servers, are computers or servers that map a name to an ip address, an example would be www.google.com to 216.58.192.238. The address is the number of the server your computer will use.

 Try other websites, this would help check your internet connection. Try a different computer, this would check if it is the website itself. Finally, try a different browser to eliminate a browser issue.

Check for flashing lights next to the cable. If they are not flashing try a different port on the router, unplug it and plug it back in to ensure it is secured.

The yellow triangle means it is connected but is not getting internet Try restarting the modem and router by unplugging them for thirty seconds and plugging it back in.

If other devices can access the internet, the computer may be having a driver related issue. This can be reinstalled in Device Manager.

Several factors can be involved, first check other computers to see if the speed is the same. Next try using an ethernet cable to directly connect to the router. Check if you have multiple programs trying to download information simultaneously that may be slowing each other down. When other computers have the same speed, check with your internet provider for any known issues.

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