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4-Transmission Media

The document discusses different types of transmission media including guided media like twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable. It also discusses unguided or wireless media that uses electromagnetic waves without a physical conductor. Guided media provides a conduit for signals between devices while wireless uses radio waves, microwaves, or infrared for communication without a physical connection. The document covers topics like the components, properties, and uses of each transmission medium.

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4-Transmission Media

The document discusses different types of transmission media including guided media like twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable. It also discusses unguided or wireless media that uses electromagnetic waves without a physical conductor. Guided media provides a conduit for signals between devices while wireless uses radio waves, microwaves, or infrared for communication without a physical connection. The document covers topics like the components, properties, and uses of each transmission medium.

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Chapter 4

Transmission Media

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Transmission medium and physical layer

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Classes of transmission media

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GUIDED MEDIA

Guided media, which are those that provide a conduit


from one device to another, include twisted-pair cable,
coaxial cable, and fiber-optic cable.

Topics discussed in this section:


Twisted-Pair Cable
Coaxial Cable
Fiber-Optic Cable

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Twisted-pair cable

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UTP and STP cables

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UTP connector

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Coaxial cable

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Categories of coaxial cables

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BNC connectors

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Optical fiber

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Propagation modes

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Modes

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Fiber types

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Fiber construction

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Fiber-optic cable connectors

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UNGUIDED MEDIA: WIRELESS

Unguided media transport electromagnetic waves


without using a physical conductor. This type of
communication is often referred to as wireless
communication.

Topics discussed in this section:


Radio Waves
Microwaves
Infrared

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Electromagnetic spectrum for wireless communication

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Wireless transmission waves

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Omnidirectional antenna

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Radio waves are used for multicast communications, such as
radio and television, and paging systems.

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Unidirectional antennas

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Microwaves are used for unicast communication such as
cellular telephones, satellite networks,
and wireless LANs.

Infrared signals can be used for short-range communication


in a closed area using line-of-sight propagation.

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