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H-2 Joining the Global Internet 90362-01
4. Find a network service provider.
5.
Choose your access method (leased-line or dialup with the correct
SLIP or PPP software) and configure your router for that method.
Obtaining an IP Network Number
Every machine on the Internet has a unique address, called its Internet
number or IP address (See Appendix C, “IP Addressing” for more informa-
tion on IP addressing). All Internet addresses and Domain Names are
assigned by the Internet Network Information Center, or InterNIC.
The InterNIC assigns the network number based upon the needs of your
organization. The various classes of network numbers are described in
Appendix C, “IP Addressing.”
Once the network address is obtained, individual host numbers are assigned
to entities on your IP network. Each network entity must have a unique host
number. Of these, one of the most important addresses that you must assign
is that of your Domain Name System (DNS) server.
About the InterNIC
The InterNIC is a collaborative project of three organizations which work
together to offer the Internet community a full scope of network information
services. These services include providing information about accessing and
using the Internet, assistance in locating resources on the network, and
registering network components for Internet connectivity. The overall goal
of the InterNIC is to make networking and networked information more
easily accessible to researchers, educators, and the general public.
If you have access to email, you can get general information about the
InterNIC by sending email to:
[e-mail].
You’ll receive an automated reply with information on how to get fast
answers to frequently asked questions.