NT 1310 Unit 1 Assignment 1
2) Define and describe the following Telecommunications Network Components: a. Cellular Telephones:
I. Voice: Voice calls are transmitted wirelessly. The call is transmitted over radio waves to a cellular tower which then routes the call through the service provider which is then sent to the party on the other end. II. Data: Commonly called mobile internet, data is sent over radio waves in 3G or 4G connections. The Data is streamed over the phone similar to the way the internet connects to a computer. b. Telephone Network Topology:
I. Demarcation Point: The point that defines the end of a telephone company’s wiring and the beginning of your wiring. This marks where the telephone company’s responsibility for maintenance ends. This end contains a surge suppressor that helps protect the wiring and connected equipment from damage. II. Equipment: The signal from the inside wiring must be transferred to the local loop at the optical network terminal. If the telephone service provider also provides internet and TV then other devices such as modems may be included. III. Access...
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