Week 8- Networks

            This weeks topic of Networks can be integrated into the INTERSECT product in a large variety of ways. Networks are incorporated in how the product works internally. It also has an impact on the transactions and commands that users put into the INTERSECT

When a user sends a request on the INTERSECT, such as asking for directions there request will be divided up into millions and millions packets that will go to a destination and then will be sent back with the necessary information. The INTERSECT will follow web protocols by following this 4 step process between client and web server

1.     Get a connection

2.     Make a request for a file

3.     Website gets the request and sends you file

4.     Web server closes connection

In conjunction to this, every INTERSECT device will have an IP address, so that it can communicate with other devices across the internet. The IP address will be unique with numbers pertaining to the college campus that it’s located on and also the area on campus that its at so that it can receive back requests. The INTERSECT is a program that is always up on the tablet device, so it does not really need a domain name to users. However, there will be a website that will have a domain name that customers can go to for information on the product, as well as product locations and services. This will all help the INTERSECT become a better product and work to ensure that it functions properly.