Each section contains a number between 0 and 255. A domain name is another way to identify computers on the Internet. A domain name corresponds to a specific IP address. Internet users only have to remember the domain name, rather than the numerical IP address. Each domain name corresponds to a specific IP address.
All domain names contain a top-level designation which describes the type of organization.
The rest of the address may contain the name of the organization or company, location, or other information. A direct network connection is generally the fastest way to connect to the Internet. With a direct connection the user's computer is part of a network which is physically connected to the Internet. This is usually the fastest method of connect ing to the Internet and it is usually the most expensive. Direct network connections are generally found in large organizations which can afford the considerable amount of hardware and software required to maintain a direct Internet connection.