CHAPTER 16Understanding Network Transmission Media Security
Digital data travels from one network device to another across the network communication media. Three general types of transmission media are used to transmit data between networked devices: copper wire, light waves, and wireless radio frequency (RF) signals. In this chapter, you’ll learn to:
- Understand twisted-pair cabling and coaxial cabling
- Understand fiber-optic cabling
- Understand Bluetooth and WiMAX
- Understand transmission media vulnerabilities
- Understand wireless network vulnerabilities
The Basics of Network Transmission MEDIA
Digital data travels using three types of transmission media:
- Copper wire (twisted copper cabling or coaxial cabling)
- Light waves (fiber-optic ...
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