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Physical Media for Networks
wNetworks are built on physical media.
§Twisted pair (Category 5)
§Twisted pair (Traditional)
§Coaxial Cable
§Fiber optic
§Wireless/infrared
§Wireless/radio
wWhat affects network performance?
§Bandwidth and maximum operating distance
Text Box: “Never in history has distance meant less.” Alvin Toffler
“Never in history has distance meant less.”
Alvin Toffler