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What is the Internet? Difference Between Intranet and Extranet

In this article, we will provide detailed information about the Internet, Intranet, and Extranet.

What is the Internet?

The Internet is a global network in which millions of computers, servers, and other devices are connected. Its main purpose is to share information and make communication easy around the world. Through the Internet, people can get information, send files, and avail various types of services.

The Internet was invented by Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn on January 1, 1983.

Benefits of the Internet

  • Exchanging information
  • Online shopping
  • Online education
  • Entertainment
  • Data transfer
  • Social networking
  • Online banking
  • Job searching.

Drawbacks of the Internet

  • Risk of addiction
  • Cybercrime
  • Impact on health
  • Risk of data theft
  • Access to inappropriate content.

Difference Between Internet, Intranet, and Extranet

Feature Internet Intranet Extranet
Definition The Internet is a public network that is spread all over the world and is accessible to anyone. An intranet is a private network that is used only within an organization and is not accessible to outsiders. An extranet is partially accessible to people outside the organization, such as partners, vendors, etc.
Users Any person who uses an internet connection. Only people working within the organization. Employees of the organization, partners, and authorized external users.
Security The level of security is low and encryption is necessary for data protection. The level of security is high because it is a closed network. Security is high but limited external access is allowed.
Purpose of use To share information and facilitate communication around the world. To exchange information within the organization. To share data and information with collaborators outside the organization.
Example World Wide Web (WWW). Corporate network. Vendor portal, customer portal.

Types of Internet

The main types of Internet include Dial-Up, Broadband, Wi-Fi, Satellite, ISDN, and Leased Line Internet.

In this Chapter

What is the Internet? Difference Between Intranet and Extranet
Auto-Configuration and Anycast
Modified EUI-64 | What is Modified EUI-64?
Architecture of Mobile Computing
Wireless LAN in Hindi | What is Wireless LAN?
Wireless User Devices
MAC Protocol | What is MAC Protocol?
IEEE 802.11 | What is IEEE 802.11
Mobile IP | What is Mobile IP
Wireless TCP/IP
Unicast & Multicast Communication
Bluetooth | What is Bluetooth?
NS2 & NAM | What are NS2 and NAM?
Purpose & installation of NS2 & NAM
Background of NS2 & NAM
Architecture of NS2 & NAM
Interface of OTcl & C++
Trace Files & Formats
Protocol Support of NS2
Simulation Object of NS2 & NAM
Basic Syntax of NS2 & NAM
Node Creation of NS2 & NAM
Running NS2 & NAM
Finish Procedure NS2 & NAM
Invoking external commands within NS2
Nodes & Agents of NS2 & NAM
NS2 Commands
Creating Links in Wired Network
Setting Link Parameters
Sending Traffics Through NS2 Links
Routing Protocol Support of NS2
Scenarios in Wired Networks
Additional Parameters
Setting node positions
God object & topography
Protocol Support
Scenarios in Wireless Networks
Types of Internet
OSI Model and its Layers
Computer Network (CN) All Important Questions and Answers in English (MDSU)
BCA | Computer Network | 2025 Paper | MDSU Exam Paper
Importance of the Layer Model in Computer Networks
Network Classification
Network Topology
Network Switching & Components
Ethernet
Token Ring
Basic Networking Concepts & Cabling
What is a Computer in English?
Bridges in Computer Networks
Routers in Computer Networks
Gateways in Computer Networks
Public & Private Networks
FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access)
BCA | CN(Computer Network) Paper | 2023 MDSU Exam Paper
What is World Wide Web (WWW)
TDMA, SDMA, CDMA
Personal Communication System | What is PCS
IPv4 | What is IPv4?
Subnetting IPv4 Address
Casting in IPv4
Private IPv4 Addressing
IPv4 Address Scheme
IPv6 Addressing Scheme
Types of IPv6 Addressing