PowerPoint presentation on network transmission media
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Network transmission media
Introduction Data transmission media are the paths that carry data from one device to another. They are divided into two types: Wired Transmission Media Wireless Transmission Media
Overview of Wired Transmission Media Wired media use physical cables to transmit data. Examples include: Twisted Pair Cable Coaxial Cable Fiber Optic Cable Ethernet-like Cable symbol Light beam
Twisted Pair Cable Internal Components: • Pairs of copper wires twisted together • Insulation Merits: • Low cost • Easy to install Demerits: • Limited bandwidth • Susceptible to interference Ethernet-like
Coaxial Cable Internal Components: • Copper conductor • Insulating layer • Metallic shield • Outer insulation Merits: • Better shielding than twisted pair • Higher bandwidth Demerits: • Bulkier • More expensive than twisted pair Cable symbol
Fiber Optic Cable Internal Components: • Core (glass/plastic fibers) • Cladding • Protective coating Merits: • Extremely high bandwidth • Immune to electromagnetic interference Demerits: • Expensive • Fragile and harder to install Light beam
Overview of Wireless Transmission Media Wireless media transmit data without physical cables. Examples include: • Wi-Fi • Bluetooth • Cellular Networks • ZigBee • Near Field Communication (NFC) • RFID • Satellite Communication • Infrared (IR) • Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Wi-Fi waves B symbol Tower Mesh icon Contactless icon Radio waves Satellite dish Remote icon Wide waves
Wi-Fi High-speed wireless networking for LANs. Wi-Fi waves
Bluetooth Short-range communication between devices. B symbol
Cellular Networks Mobile communication using cell towers. Tower
ZigBee Low-power wireless mesh for IoT devices. Mesh icon
Near Field Communication (NFC) Very short-range communication (payment systems). Contactless icon
RFID Radio tags for tracking and identification. Radio waves
Satellite Communication Long-distance communication via satellites. Satellite dish
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) High data-rate, short-range communication. Wide waves
Comparison: Wired vs Wireless Wired: • Stable and high speed • Secure • Requires physical installation Wireless: • Convenient and flexible • Easier to expand • May suffer interference and lower speed