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Transmission Media

In order for data to be sent from one device to data must be physically transported using some form of transmission media. The data can be transported either wired or wirelessly.

All devices connected to the Internet are connected using a combination of technologies, both wired and wireless.

Fiber Optic Transmission

Data is sent using laser light bursts along a glass filament.

Advantages

• Must faster transmission rates

• More difficult to intercept

Disadvantages

• More expensive than Ethernet.

• Wires aren’t as flexible as Ethernet cables.

• Requires new and expensive hardware

WIFI/Blueooth

Transmits data through the air using radio waves.

Advantages

• No wires required so quicker and easier to set up.

• Allows for mobile computers

Disadvantages

• Highly susceptible to interference when multiple devices connected or when you turn on the microwave…

• More vulnerable to data interception.

• Limited range (100M Max)