Education network is the network of education system construction, which is based on the interconnection between schools and all kinds of resources are shared and supported. The object of educational network service is the teachers, students and educators of the school. Simply put, it is a large local area network juxtaposed with the public network.

The public network is a social-oriented network service provided by basic telecommunication service providers such as Netcom, Telecom and Tietong, serving all residents, enterprises, institutions and other public groups in China.

To put it bluntly, the educational network is controlled; The public network is an external network and is not controlled locally.