Internet Fundamental (BCI232) crash course, Online BCA, Semester 2:
This subject introduces how the Internet works, from addressing, protocols and the OSI model to e-mail, the World Wide Web, search engines, HTML, JavaScript,…
- 18 video lessons
- 4h 25m
- Study notes
- 90 quiz questions
- Assignment
18 lessons in Internet Fundamental
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
About this subject
This subject introduces how the Internet works, from addressing, protocols and the OSI model to e-mail, the World Wide Web, search engines, HTML, JavaScript, XML and web servers. It also covers Internet security threats and defences, so you can build simple web pages, explain how core Internet services work and recognise common risks and protections.
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Introduction and History of the Internet
Module 1, Internet Basics: Introduction to Internet, History of Internet, Internet Working
What is Internet ? Basic Tutorials (Introduction, History & How Internet Works) Computer Classes· Umang Tutorials· 36 min
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Connecting to the Internet: ISPs, Intranet and Extranet
Module 1, Internet Basics: Modes of Connecting to Internet, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Differentiate between Internet, Intranet and Extranet
Internet, intranet, extranet explained with application and difference in Hindi | Syed Fahad· Easiest Solution· 10 min
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IP Addressing, Domain Names and DNS
Module 1, Internet Basics: Protocol, Internet address, IP addressing, standard address, domain name, DNS, internet tool
what is ip address? full Explanation | Learn Coding· Learn Coding· 17 min
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TCP/IP, UDP and the OSI Model
Module 1, Internet Basics: TCP/IP and UDP, OSI reference model
What is TCP/IP Model-Hindi/Urdu | Comparison between OSI and TCP/IP | TCP v/s UDP· Technical Guftgu· 39 min
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E-mail Basics and Address Structure
Module 2, Electronic Mail: Introduction to E-mail, advantages and disadvantages of e-mails, structure of an e-mail address, message components, message composition, mailer features
Introduction to E-Mail Class 9 NCERT | Information & Communication Technology Skills Class 9 IT 402· ScoreShala· 15 min
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How E-mail Works: SMTP, POP and MIME
Module 2, Electronic Mail: Internal working of E-mail, E-mail management, MIME types, secure-mails, SMTP, POP
Email protocol in hindi || SMTP || POP 3 || IMAP || MIME || What is protocol· Computer G· 5 min
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Newsgroups, Mailing Lists, Chat Rooms, Pine and Gopher
Module 2, Electronic Mail: Newsgroups, mailing lists, chat rooms, PICO, Pine, Gopher
What is Telnet | Usenet | Gopher | WAIS | Archie and Veronica || Book & Talks· Book & Talks · 9 min
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World Wide Web and Web Browsers
Module 3, World Wide Web: Introduction to www, Miscellaneous Web Browser details, Introduction to Browser, Coast-to-coast surfing, Using and installing Plug-ins
Understanding Internet, Networks, Web and more || Episode - 2· CodeHelp - by Babbar· 9 min
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How Search Engines Work
Module 3, World Wide Web: searching www: Search engines and meta search engines, search fundamentals, search strategies, working of search engines
Using Search Engines (Theory & Practical) | Class 10 Computer Applications Chapter 2· Magnet Brains· 27 min
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Telnet, FTP and HTTP
Module 3, World Wide Web: Telnet, FTP, HTTP
Lec-83: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP | All Application Layer Protocols | Computer Networks· Gate Smashers· 18 min
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HTML Basics: Formatting and Hyperlinks
Module 3, World Wide Web: HTML, Web page installation and setup, Basics of HTML, formatting & hyperlink creation.
HTML in 9 Minutes (in Hindi) 🌐· CodeWithHarry· 8 min
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JavaScript Basics and Client/Server Programming
Module 4, Introduction to Languages and Servers: Basics of java script language, Client/Server Side Programming in java script
What is Client Side Vs Server Side Programming? | Front end Vs Back End Explained!· CodeWithHarry· 11 min
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JavaScript Forms and Data Entry
Module 4, Introduction to Languages and Servers: Using Forms and data entry using java script
Form Validation in JavaScript | Complete Form Validation | JavaScript Tutorial· Programming GuruJi· 18 min
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XML, DHTML and Static vs Dynamic Web Pages
Module 4, Introduction to Languages and Servers: XML and DHTML basics, Creating Static and dynamic web pages.
What is DHTML? - Cascading Style Sheets | Class 10 Computer Applications Chapter 5 Code 165 2022-23· Magnet Brains· 11 min
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Web Servers: PWS, IIS and Apache
Module 4, Introduction to Languages and Servers: Web Servers: PWS, IIS, Apache, Advantages and limitations of using these servers.
IIS Server Explained 🔥 | Internet Information Services Tutorial | Windows Server Basics· JagvinderThind· 4 min
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Internet Security, Network Attacks and Malware
Module 5, Privacy and security: Introduction to security over internet, Network Attacks, security and privacy levels, security policy, virus worms and Trojan horses
Malware and its types l Virus, Worms, Trojan, Ransomware, Adware and Spyware Explained in Hindi· 5 Minutes Engineering· 9 min
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Cryptography, Encryption and Digital Signatures
Module 5, Privacy and security: Cryptography: Encryption and Decryption techniques, Secure Web document, Digital Signatures
Lec-88: Cryptography in computer network in Hindi | Cryptography in Information Security· Gate Smashers· 8 min
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Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems
Module 5, Privacy and security: Firewalls and its types, IDS.
Firewalls and its types in Cryptography· Abhishek Sharma· 11 min
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Internet Fundamental: common questions
This subject introduces how the Internet works, from addressing, protocols and the OSI model to e-mail, the World Wide Web, search engines, HTML, JavaScript, XML and web servers. It also covers Internet security threats and defences, so you can build simple web pages, explain how core Internet services work and recognise common risks and protections. It's the Internet Fundamental subject of Online BCA, Semester 2, in 18 lessons: Introduction and History of the Internet; Connecting to the Internet: ISPs, Intranet and Extranet; IP Addressing, Domain Names and DNS; TCP/IP, UDP and the OSI Model; E-mail Basics and Address Structure; How E-mail Works: SMTP, POP and MIME; Newsgroups, Mailing Lists, Chat Rooms, Pine and Gopher; World Wide Web and Web Browsers; How Search Engines Work; Telnet, FTP and HTTP; HTML Basics: Formatting and Hyperlinks; JavaScript Basics and Client/Server Programming; JavaScript Forms and Data Entry; XML, DHTML and Static vs Dynamic Web Pages; Web Servers: PWS, IIS and Apache; Internet Security, Network Attacks and Malware; Cryptography, Encryption and Digital Signatures; Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems.
Yes. Every video lesson is free to watch without an account. A free login unlocks study notes, quizzes, the assignment, a notebook and progress that syncs across devices.
About 4h 25m of video across 18 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Build and Document a Mini Web Portal for a College Club”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online BCA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.