Decoding the Digital World: Understanding How the Internet Works in Everyday Life

Understanding the Internet’s functionality requires a deeper dive into the layered architecture that organises the protocols and technologies into a structured model. This architecture is instrumental in understanding how different technologies interact to deliver a seamless Internet experience. In this section, we will explore the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, the Internet Protocol Suite (also known as the TCP/IP model), and the core protocols that operate within these frameworks.