- Computer Networking Basics
- Computer Networking Home
- Application of Networks
- Sharing through Network
- Access to Remote Database
- Communication Facilities
- Evolution of Networking
- Arpanet
- Internet
- Interspace
- Elementary Terminology
- Nodes (Workstations)
- Server
- Network Interface Unit
- Network Switch Technique
- Network Switch Technique
- Circuit Switching
- Message Switching
- Packet Switching
- Network Transmission Media
- Network Transmission Media
- Twisted Pair Cable
- Coaxial Cable
- Optical Fibers
- Guided Media Compared
- Microwave
- Radio Wave
- Satellite Microwave
- Infrared
- Laser
- Data Communication Terms
- Data Communication Terms
- Data Channel
- Baud
- Bits Per Second
- Bandwidth
- Data Transfer Rates
- Types of Networks
- Types of Networks
- LAN
- MAN
- WAN
- PAN
- Network Topologies
- Network Topologies
- Point-To-Point Link
- Star Topology
- Bus Topology
- Ring Topology
- Tree Topology
- Graph Topology
- Mesh Topology
- Fully Connected
- Network Devices
- Network Devices
- Modem
- RJ-45
- Ethernet Card
- Hub
- Switch
- Repeater
- Bridge
- Router
- Gateway
- LAN Design
- LAN Design
- Network Components Checklists
- Communication Protocols
- Communication Protocols
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol
- File Transfer Protocol
- TCP/IP
- SLIP/PPP
- Mobile Computing
- Mobile Computing
- GSM
- CDMA
- WLL
- GPRS
- 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G
- 3G and EDGE
- 4G and LTE
- SMS
- Chat
- Video Conferencing
- VoIP
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Hotspots
- WiMax
- Internetw Term & Concept
- Internetw Term & Concept
- World Wide Web
- Telnet
- Web Browser and Server
- Web Sites and Addresses
- URL and Domain Names
- Web Hosting
- Web 2.0
- WebScripting
- Open Source Software
- Open Source Software
- OSS and FLOSS
- GNU
- FSF
- OSI
- W3C
- Proprietary Software
- Freeware Software
- Shareware Software
- Network Security
- Network Security
- Cookies
- Hackers and Crackers
- CyberLaw
- Cyber Crimes
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Viruses
- Viruses
- How Computer Virus Spread ?
- Damage that Viruses Cause
- Trojan Horses
- Worms
- Spam
- Virus Prevention
- Give Online Test
- All Test List
- Networking Test
Guided Media Compared
Now, its time to compare the cost, ease and performance offered by each of the media that we have learned so far.
Therefore, the table given here compared these things for different media:
| Type | Type Sub Type | Maximum Segment Length | Bandwidth Supported | Installation | Cost | Interference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Pair Cable | UTP STP |
100 meters 100 meters |
100 Mbps 500Mbps |
easy moderate |
cheapest moderate |
high moderate |
| Coaxial Cable | Thinnet Thicknet |
185 meters 500 meters |
10 Mbps 10 Mbps |
easy hard |
cheap moderate |
moderate low |
| Fibre Optic Cable | Multinode Singlenode |
2 kms 100 kms |
100 Mbps 2 Gbps |
very hard very hard |
expensive expensive |
none none |
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