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The Edge of The Internet: End Systems

Explore the concept of end systems or edge devices that connect to the Internet, including desktops, servers, and IoT devices. Understand their role at the network's edge and how they differ from relay devices. This lesson lays the foundation to comprehend how everyday devices access the Internet through various network connections.

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So far, we know that the Internet is a network of networks. Each network is made up of devices, called end systems, connected to each other with communication links. Let’s look at each in more detail.

End Systems

End systems are devices that are connected to the Internet. They ...