Difference Between Similar Things, Terms

The terms Internet, Intranet are most widely used terms. Many people think both are similar. But they have a lot differences between them. Read point to point differences between Internet and Intranet.

Internet

1. Internet is network of Computers which is open for all.
2. Internet itself contains a large number of intranets.
3. Unlimited number of users.
4. Visitors traffic is unlimited.
5. Contains unlimited source of information.
6. Collection of various LANs, WANs and MANs.

Intranet

1. Intranet is network of Computers designed for a specific group of users.
2. Intranet can be accessed from Internet but with restrictions.
3. Limited number of Users.
4. Limited visitors traffic.
5. Contains only specific group purpose information.
6. Mostly any of LAN or MAN or WAN.