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Pooja, Lovely Professional University Unit 6: Business Networks and Telecommunications

Unit 6: Business Networks and Telecommunications Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
6.1 Telecommunication
6.2 Communication Technologies in Business
6.2.1 Videoconferencing
6.2.2 Wireless Payments
6.3 Bandwidth
6.3.1 Network Bandwidth
6.3.2 Internet Connection Bandwidths
6.4 Network Media
6.4.1 Twisted-pair Cable
6.4.2 Coaxial Cable
6.5 Networks and Their Types
6.5.1 Local Area Network (LAN)
6.5.2 Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
6.5.3 Wide Area Network (WAN)
6.5.4 Value Added Network (VAN)
6.6 Protocols
6.6.1 Classification of Protocols
6.7 Internet Networking Services
6.7.1 Cable
6.7.2 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
6.7.3 T1 and T3 Lines
6.7.4 Satellite
6.7.5 Fixed Wireless
6.7.6 Fiber to the Premises
6.7.7 Optical Carrier
6.8 Summary
6.9 Keywords
6.10 Review Questions
6.11 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
 Understand the concept of communication technologies in business

 Discuss videoconferencing and wireless payments
 Understand the concept of bandwidth and communication media
 Recognize networks and their types
 Understand network protocols and internetworking services

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