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This document discusses various WAN technologies including T1/E1 and T3/E3 lines, satellite communications, ISDN, cable, DSL, and dial-up connections. It provides information on the types of multiplexing and media used for different connection types. For example, it notes that T1 lines use time division multiplexing and copper twisted pair wiring, while T3 connections typically use coax cabling. The document also covers the advantages and disadvantages of different technologies, such as satellite communications being more expensive than terrestrial options and having higher latency and quality issues in bad weather.

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Wan Tech

This document discusses various WAN technologies including T1/E1 and T3/E3 lines, satellite communications, ISDN, cable, DSL, and dial-up connections. It provides information on the types of multiplexing and media used for different connection types. For example, it notes that T1 lines use time division multiplexing and copper twisted pair wiring, while T3 connections typically use coax cabling. The document also covers the advantages and disadvantages of different technologies, such as satellite communications being more expensive than terrestrial options and having higher latency and quality issues in bad weather.

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WAN Technologies

T1/E1 and T3/E3/DS3

1. A T1 line employs what type of multiplexing?


Time Division
2. When entering a building, what type of media does a T1 line most likely use?
Copper, twisted pair.
3. What type of media would a T3 likely use when it enters a building?
Coax.

Satellite, ISDN, Cable, DSK, and Dialup Questions

1. How does the cost of non-terrestrial communications compare with conventional terrestrial
networking?
Non-terrestrial communication is more expensive.
2. Other than cost, what is the significant disadvantage of satellite communications?
Latency, quality deteriorates in bad weather.
3. What does the A in ADSL represent?
Asymmetric DSL. It uses different frequencies to transmit and receive data, thus
different speeds.
4. What type of media would an ADSL use when it enters a building?
Telephone lines.
5. What type of DSL is capable of speeds up to 100Mbit/s?
Very High Vitrate DSL (VDSL).

Circuit Switching and Packet Switching

1. What are the three major WAN cable types?


Coax, twisted pair, and fiber optic.
2. Wen was coax cable patented?
1880.
3. What type of cable is typically used in a local area network?
Twisted Par
4. What purpose does the twist in TWP copper cable serve?
Counteracts electromagnetic interference.
5. What type of cabling would you use for very long distance and very high speed runs?
Fiber Optic
6. When you use fiber optic cables, what are two conventional cabling operations that require
extra care?
Splicing, adding connectors, caution with bend radius.

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