What is transmission media?

Definition: Describe the type of physical system used to carry a communication signal from one system to another.

Example of Physical Transmission Media

Terms	Definition
Twisted-pair cable	A networking cable consisting of wire strands twisted in sets of two and bound into cable
Coaxial Cable	A networking cable consisting of centrewire inside a grounded , cylindrical shield , capable of sending data at high speed
Fiber-Optic Cable	A networking cable that utilizes hundreds of thin transparent fibers over which lasers transmits data as light .

 
Example of Wireless Transmission  Media

Terms	Definition
Microwaves	Radio waves that provuide a high speed signal transmission using electromagnetic radio wave
Cellular Radio	Is a form of broadcast radio that is in wide use for mobile communication
Bluetooth	A networking standard for every short range wireless connections ; the devices are automatically connected once they get within the allowable range.