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Write the types of transmission technology.

 Broadcast Networks
 Point-to-Point Networks

Transmission is actually the process of sending and propagating analog or signals of digital
information. Transmission technology generally refers to physical layer protocol duties like
modulation, demodulation, line coding, and many more. It might also include higher-level
protocol duties such as digitizing analog signals, data compression, etc.

Types of Transmission Technology :


Transmission media is basically divided into two categories: Broadcast Networks, Point-to-Point
Networks. These are explained as following below.

1. Broadcast Networks :

Broadcast is classified into two types, which are as follows − Limited Broadcast, Direct
Broadcast

Limited Broadcast

Transmitting data from one source host to all other hosts present in the same network is called a
limited broadcast

Direct Broadcast

Transmitting data from source host to all other hosts present in different networks then it is
called as direct broadcast

Broadcast networks are also known as terrestrial networks. It is basically a group of radio
stations, television stations, or any other electronic media outlets that simply generate agreement
to air, or broadcast, content generally from a centralized source. Broadcasting is simply a method
of transferring messages to all the recipients simultaneously.

In this network, a message that is sent by a node is received by all the other nodes connected to
the network and share a common medium of communication. Broadcast networks also avoid
procedures of complex routing of switched network by simply confirming and ensuring that each
transmission of nodes is basically received by all the other nodes in the network. This is the
reason why the broadcast network has single communications channel.

In this network, each receiving station just receives all signals that are sent by transmitters. Even
routing of signals is highly affected passively. These networks generally have single
communication that is shared by all machines present on the network. Short messages also are
known as packets that are sent by any of the machines present are received by all of the others
present over there. Some of the systems of broadcast also support transmission to subset of
machines also known as multicasting. It just links, in contrast, communication channel that is
basically shared by all of machines in network.

Advantages of Broadcast Networks –

 In this network, packets are generally transmitted and received by all of computers.
 It allows multicasting in the network.
 It has no limit. Even events can also run as long as required.
 It ensures better utilization of all resources available.

Disadvantages of Broadcast Networks –

 It cannot accommodate huge number of devices.


 It doesn’t allow personalization of message.

2. Point-to-Point Networks :
Point-to-Point Networks or Point-to-Point Connection is type of private data connection that is
connecting securely two or more locations for private data services. It might also be configured
to usually carry voice, internet, and data services together all over same point-to-point network.
It simply refers to type of communication connection among two endpoints or nodes of
communication. It is connection among pairs of machines. Transmission from point-to-point
with one sender and receiver is commonly known as unicasting.

This network is generally used for two locations that are required to securely send data that is
very sensitive and confidential among each of locations. A point-to-point or P2P (Data Link)
also gives or provides path from one point that is fixed to other point being fixed. It is very
closed network data transport service that does not travel through public Internet. This network
includes various connections among individual pairs of machine. A packet present on these types
of networks might be needed to go through intermediate computers before they reach desired or
destination computer. The packets also need to follow multiple routes of different length sizes.

Therefore, routing algorithms are very essential and important in point-to-point connection. This
network is generally available in range of bandwidth speeds along with point-to-point T1, point-
to-point Ethernet, or many more.

Advantages of Point-to-Point Networks –

 It increases productivity.
 It generally uses leased lines so that speeds are guaranteed.
 It provides better security so that data can be transferred securely with confidence.

Disadvantages of Point-to-Point Networks –

 With this network, we can only connect two sites.


 It is very expensive for distant locations.

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