PHYSICAL LAYER AND TRANSMISSION MEDIA
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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What are some of the limitations of wireless media?Select more than 1 answer.
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Effective coverage depending on locations
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Interference-microwave oven, fluorescent light
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Security-anyone can gain access to the transmission
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Shared medium-many users accessing results in reduced bandwidth
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Safer than UTP cable
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Wireless transmission can be slower and less efficient than ‘wired’ networks.
Detailed explanation-2: -Spectrum limitations The available spectrum is limited so that the same frequencies have to be reused in different locations. The cellular network is a good example. In this network the whole coverage area is divided into smaller service areas called cells (fig.
Detailed explanation-3: -Physical Obstructions. Network Range & Distance between Devices. Wireless Network Interference. Signal Sharing.
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