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Data Transmission

Home Data Transmission Data in a network can be transmitted using : Cable

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Each computer has a network card installed with appropriate network software, and is linked to another computer using a network cable. Cable can be twisted-pair, coaxial, or optical fibre.

Wireless (Microwave, Infra-red, Radio)

Data is transmitted using radio, infra-red or microwaves. A wireless hub receives and transmits data to each computer. Each computer needs a special wireless network card. No cabling involved.

Satellite

There are now hundreds of satellites orbiting the Earth which can be used to 'bounce' signals off.

Data Transmission speeds may vary. If the speed is slow... a user will find it takes a long time for a response from a computer
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Data Transmission to be made it will take a long time to download data

Exercise : Data Transmission A computer on a network needs special . This card is either linked by receives and transmits signals (radio, infra-red or microwave) to a installed as well as a to another computer or it .

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