Lecture 3(b) :Wireless Networking(Unguided Media)
The three broad categories of wireless media are:
1. Radiowave - 10 Khz to 1 Ghz. It is broken into many bands including AM, FM, and VHF bands.
The Federal communications Commission (FCC) regulates the assignment of these frequencies.
Frequencies for unregulated use are:
902-928Mhz - Cordless phones, remote controls.
2.4 Ghz
5.72-5.85 Ghz
2. Microwave
Terrestrial - Used to link networks over long distances but the two microwave towers must
have a line of sight between them. The frequency is usually 4-6GHz or 21-23GHz. Speed
is often 1-10Mbps. The signal is normally encrypted for privacy.
Satellite - A satellite orbits at 22,300 miles above the earth which is an altitude that will
cause it to stay in a fixed position relative to the rotation of the earth. This is called a
geosynchronous orbit. A station on the ground will send and receive signals from the
satellite. The signal can have propagation delays between 0.5 and 5 seconds due to the
distances involved. The transmission frequency is normally 11-14GHz with a transmission
speed in the range of 1-10Mbps.
3. Infared - Infared is just below the visible range of light between 100Ghz and 1000Thz. A light
emitting diode (LED) or laser is used to transmit the signal. The signal cannot travel through
objects. Light may interfere with the signal.
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