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Title-Familiarisation With Different Wired Media: Description

The document discusses different types of wired transmission media, including twisted pair cables, coaxial cables, and fiber optic cables. It describes the key characteristics of each medium, such as how twisted pair cables use two insulated copper wires twisted together to reduce interference, while coaxial cables have a solid copper core surrounded by insulating material and an outer copper shield. Fiber optic cables transmit signals in the form of light pulses along thin glass or plastic strands. The document also covers the advantages of wired networks like faster speeds and less interference compared to wireless networks, as well as the disadvantages of higher installation costs and less mobility.

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Title-Familiarisation With Different Wired Media: Description

The document discusses different types of wired transmission media, including twisted pair cables, coaxial cables, and fiber optic cables. It describes the key characteristics of each medium, such as how twisted pair cables use two insulated copper wires twisted together to reduce interference, while coaxial cables have a solid copper core surrounded by insulating material and an outer copper shield. Fiber optic cables transmit signals in the form of light pulses along thin glass or plastic strands. The document also covers the advantages of wired networks like faster speeds and less interference compared to wireless networks, as well as the disadvantages of higher installation costs and less mobility.

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Assignment No-2 Date –

Title-FAMILIARISATION WITH DIFFERENT WIRED MEDIA

Description-
 Transmission Medium is the way in which data is transformed from one place to
another.
 It provides a pathway by which the message can be transmitted from one place to
another.
 Each of the message can be sent in form of data by converting them into binary digits.
 These binary digits are then encoded into a signal that can be transmitted over
appropriate medium.
 There are two ways data can be transmitted across the sender and receiver. Such as
 Wired/guided media
 Wireless/unguided media
 WIRED/GUIDED TRANSMISSION MEDIA-
 Guided transmission media are the cables that tangible or have physical
existence.
 Bounded transmission means having connectivity between a source and
destination using cables and wires. The signal have to travel this physical
channel that is physical media.
 Examples: Twisted pair cables, coaxial cables, Fibre optics cable.

 TWISTED PAIR CABLE-


 A twisted pair cable is a pair of copper wires.
 Copper wires are most common wires used for transmitting signals because of
its good performance at a low costs.
 A twisted pair consist of two conductors. Each with its own plastic insulation,
twisted together to form a single media.
 Out of those two wires only one actual signal and another is used for ground
reference.
 Each cable is colour coated making it easier to identify.
 The twists between wires are helpful in reducing noise (electromagnetic
interference) and crosstalk.
 Usage-used in telephone lines to provide voice and data channels.
 There are two types of twisted pair cables-
 Unshielded twisted pair cable
 Shielded twisted pair cable
 UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR CABLES (UTP)-
 UTP is more common
 Cost less than STP and easily available.
 Due to lower cost it is extensive for LAN networks and telephone connections.
 UTP consists of two or 4 pairs of cables.
 Cable with two pairs are called RJ11connector and cables with $ pairs are
called RJ45 connector.
 RJ45 connector is used with Ethernet cables in computer networking.
 RJ11 connector is used in connecting telephone units.
 SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (STP)-
 It has a metal foil covering which encases each pair of insulator conductors.
 Electromagnetic noise penetration is prevented by metal casing.
 Similar to UTP but has a mesh shielding that protects it from EMI which
allows for higher transmission rate.
 More expensive than coaxial and UTP s.

 COAXIAL CABLE-
 These are copper cables with better shielding than twisted pair cables, so that
transmission signals can travel longer distances at a higher speed.
 Shield minimises electrical and radio interference.
 These are primary type cabling used by cables and television industry and is
also widely used for computer networks such as Ethernet.
 It has two copper wires.
 The core copper wire is in centre and is made of solid conductors.it is enclosed
in an insulating sheath.
 Outer copper wire is wrapped around and protects the core from noise.
 This is all covered by plastic cover to protect it from physical damages.

 Standards- coaxial cables are categorized by their radio government (RG)


ratings. Each RG number denotes a unique set of physical specifications-
o 50-Ohm RG-7 or RG11 : used with thick
Ethernet.
o 50-Ohm RG58 : used with thin
Ethernet.
o &%-Ohm RG-59 : used with cable
television.
 FIBER OPTICS CABLE-
 Made of high quality thin glass or plastic and is used to transfer digital date
signals in the form of light up to distance of thousands of miles.
 Are not effected by electromagnetic interference, noise and distraction is very
less.
 Carry communication signals using pulse of light generated by small lasers or
LEDs.
 Cable consists of one or more strands glass, slightly thicker than human hair.
The centre of each strand is called the core that provides pathway for light to
travel. The core is surrounded by a layer of glass called cladding that reflects
light inward to avoid loss of signals and allow the light to pass through bends
in the cable.

Advantage of wired media-

1. generally faster data transfer compared to wireless networks


2. much less likely to suffer from interference than wireless networks
3. more difficult for unauthorised users to intercept data

Disadvantage-

1. they are expensive to install or reconfigure


2. users can’t instantly move a device from one location to another as there may not
be a network connection available
Discussion-

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