Week 2 Discussion: Wireless Data Transmission and RF Communications
Book: Guide to Wireless Communications, CH 2 by Jorge Olenewa
Topic 1: Wireless Data Transmission
A wireless network functions by the use of non-physical media. Wired network use cables (e.g., CAT5 or fiber-optic), while most wireless network communicates using radio waves. Discuss and explain the two types of wireless transmissions
Topic 2: Understanding Radio Frequency CommunicationsRegardless if we are talking about a cell phone, a cordless phone, or any one of the thousands of other wireless technologies, they all use radio waves to communicate. Describes the various components of a radio system, including filters, mixers, amplifiers, and antennas.
You will answer:
- List the two types of wireless transmissions.
- Discuss the characteristics of analog and digital signals
- List and describe the various components of a radio system


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