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Wireless Networks first-step
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Wireless Networks first-step

by Jim Geier
August 2004
Beginner
264 pages
5h 13m
English
Cisco Press
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Modulation: Preparing Signals for Propagation

Modulation creates a radio or light signal from the network data so that it is suitable for propagation through the air. This involves converting the digital signal contained within the computer into an analog signal. As part of this process, modulation superimposes the information signal onto a carrier, which is a signal having a specific frequency. In effect, the information rides on top of the carrier. In order to represent the information, the modulation signal varies the carrier in a way that represents the information.

This is done because it's generally not practical to transmit the information signal in its native form. For example, consider Brian, who wants to transmit his voice wirelessly ...

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