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Dive into the world of networking with a review of binary concepts, exploration of AM and FM modulation methods, and understanding different media types used in networks like twisted pair, coaxial, and fiber optics. Learn about communications models like simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex, as well as unbounded media options such as infrared, laser, radio, and microwave. Discover the intricacies of twisted pair cables including categories, terminations, and wiring standards, and explore the characteristics of coaxial and fiber optic cables. Uncover the possibilities and limitations of unbounded media options like infrared, laser, radio, and microwave for network communications.
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Chapter Three The Highways and Byways of the Network
Objectives • You will get a review of binary. • You’ll examine different communications models. • Here you’ll learn about different physical media types used to build networks. • You’ll learn about wireless media as well.
Reviewing Binary • Computers only know 0 and 1 • On and off • Yes and no • Open and closed • Based on the studies of George Boule
Terms of Binary • Bit • A single 1 or 0 • Nibble • 4 bits transmitted as a unit • Byte • 8 bits used to generate a single character
AM versus FM • Amplitude modulation (AM) • Data encoded by varying the relative strength (known as amplitude) of the signal • Frequency modulation (FM) • Data encoded by varying how many times per second the signal oscillates
Communications Models • Simplex • A device can either send or receive, but not both. • Half-duplex • A device can both send and receive, but not at the same time. • Full duplex • A device can send and receive at the same time.
Bounded Media • Fixed cable of some sort • Twisted pair • Coaxial • Fiber optics
Twisted Pair (1 of 2) • Eight strands of wire carry the signals (or are null). • Strands are separated into four pairs that are twisted around each other to reduce crosstalk. • Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) has no external armor. • Shielded twisted pair (STP) is protected by a metal foil (or similar) wrapping. • Twisted pair cable is defined by its category.
Pair 1 Orange -- white/orange striped Pair 2 Green --white/green striped Pair 3 Blue -- white/blue striped Pair 4 Brown -- white/brown striped Twisted Pair (2 of 2)
Some Twisted Concepts • Limited to 100 meters without a repeater • Bandwidth limitations defined by category • Terminated by RJ-45 connector
Category Frequency Supported Usage 1 Voice only, no data Telephone only 2 4Mhz Localtalk/ISDN 3 16Mhz Ethernet 4 20Mhz Token ring 5 100Mhz Fast Ethernet 5e 400Mhz Gigabit Ethernet/ATM to 622MB/sec 6 550Mhz Gigabit Ethernet/ATM to 2.4GB/sec
Pin No. Signal Carried 568B 568A 1 Transmit (+) White/Orange White/Green 2 Transmit (-) Orange Green 3 Receive (+) White/Green White/Orange 4 Not Used Blue Blue 5 Not Used White/Blue White/Blue 6 Receive (-) Green Orange 7 Not Used White/Brown White/Brown 8 Not Used Brown Brown EIA/TIA Wiring Standards
Coaxial Cable • Thinnet • RG-58 • Terminated with BNC connector • 10Mb/s throughput • 180M maximum run • Thicknet • RG-8 • Terminated with vampire clamp • 10Mb/s throughput • 500M maximum run
Fiber Optics • Single mode • Very thin strands of fiber • Single signal transmitted over each fiber • Signals only travel in one direction • Multimode • Thicker strands carry multiple signals • Each one on a different frequency
Unbounded Media • Infrared • Laser • Radio • Microwave
Infrared • Line of sight • Two communicating devices must have an unblocked path between them • Used for linking peripherals to computers or a laptop to a desktop or a TV/VCR remote • Scatter infrared • Limited range • Used for small office/home office (SOHO) networks
Laser • Line of sight • Requires precise alignment of transmitter and receiver • Capable of high speeds (155Mb/s to 622Mb/s) • Useful for creating pseudo-WAN links between offices
Radio • Public band radio limited in range • Frequency ranges are 902Mhz t0 928Mhz and 5.72Mhz to 5.85Mhz. • Other frequencies monitored by FCC and require a license
Single Frequency • Low power single frequency (LPSF) • Used in the public bands • Small networks with relatively low speeds • High power single frequency (HPSF) • Generally allows for line of sight communications • Atmospheric bounce can extend range
Spread Spectrum • Signal bounced over multiple frequencies to increase security • Direct sequence spread spectrum • A specific pattern of frequency hops followed • Frequency hopping spread spectrum • Signal bounces between frequencies in a pseudo-random order for higher security
Microwave • Terrestrial microwave • All line of sight • Range limited by the horizon • Relay stations can extend range • Satellite microwave • Global coverage • Expense can be prohibitive