ISP to LAN: Network Connection Fundamentals

🎙️ Plugged In: How the Internet Gets to You

Ever wonder how your devices actually connect to the internet? In this episode, we break down the foundation of every home or business network — from the ISP to the modem to the router.

You’ll learn:

• What an ISP really does behind the scenes

• How a modem converts signals like a digital translator

• Why the router is your network’s traffic controller

• How these devices work together to create your Local Area Network (LAN)

Using simple analogies and real-world examples, we explain: 🛰 ISP → 📡 Modem → 📶 Router
…and why this chain is essential for getting online.

💡 Perfect for students, future techs, and anyone who’s ever asked, “Why isn’t my Wi-Fi working?”

Stick around for quick review questions at the end to lock it all in. This is Day 1 of your networking journey — let’s plug in and get started!