THE PHYSICAL LAYER AND DATA LINK LAYER of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model define how data is transmitted on different transmission media. Without these functions as defined by the OSI model, there can be no network and information sharing.
In this chapter, you will be introduced to the different transmission media types. Depending on your environment, how you design and install cabling is unique. Following standards for distance, transmission speeds, termination, and testing is important to ensure high-speed communications. You will learn ...
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