Transmission Media Transmission media are actually located below the physical layer and are directly controlled by the physical layer. Below Figure shows the position of transmission media in relation to the physical layer. The transmission medium is usually free space, metallic cable, or fiber-optic cable. The information is usually a signal that is the result of a conversion of data from another form. Classes of transmission media Guided Media Guided media, which are those that provide a conduit from one device to another, include twisted-pair cable, coaxial cable, and fiber-optic cable. Twisted-pair and coaxial cable use metallic (copper) conductors that accept and transport signals in the form of electric current. Optical fiber is a cable that accepts and transports signals in the form of light. Twisted-Pair Cable A twisted pair consists of two conductors (normally copper), each with its own plastic insulation, twisted together. One of the ...
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