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Wired Communication:

**1. ** Medium:

  • Copper Wires: Traditional wired communication often involves the use of copper wires. Copper is a good conductor of electricity, and twisted pair cables (like Ethernet cables) are commonly used for data transmission.
  • Fiber Optic Cables: In more advanced systems, especially for long-distance and high-speed data transfer, fiber optic cables are used. These cables transmit data using light pulses through optical fibers, providing high bandwidth and reduced signal loss.

2. Transmission:

  • Analog or Digital Signals: Wired communication can use either analog or digital signals. Digital signals are more common today due to better noise resistance and the ability to transmit more information in less bandwidth.
  • Modulation: Modulation techniques, such as Amplitude Modulation (AM) or Frequency Modulation (FM) for analog signals, or various digital modulation schemes (e.g., Quadrature Amplitude Modulation - QAM) for digital signals, are used to encode data onto the carrier signal.

3. Connectivity:

  • Point-to-Point: In some cases, wired communication is point-to-point, where a direct connection is established between two devices.
  • Networks: In many scenarios, wired communication involves network configurations, such as Local Area Networks (LANs) or Wide Area Networks (WANs). Examples include Ethernet networks or the Internet.

4. Advantages:

  • Generally more reliable and stable than wireless.
  • Higher data transfer rates.
  • Less susceptible to interference.

5. Disadvantages:

  • Limited mobility due to physical cables.
  • Installation and maintenance can be cumbersome.

Wireless Communication:

1. Medium:

  • Electromagnetic Waves: Wireless communication uses electromagnetic waves to transmit information. This includes radio waves, microwaves, and infrared waves.
  • Antennas: Devices have antennas to send and receive signals. The characteristics of the antenna, such as frequency range and gain, are crucial for effective wireless communication.

2. Transmission:

  • Modulation: Similar to wired communication, modulation is used to encode information onto carrier waves. Common modulation techniques include Phase Shift Keying (PSK) and Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) for digital signals.

3. Connectivity:

  • Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint: Wireless communication can be point-to-point, like a Bluetooth connection between two devices, or point-to-multipoint, like a Wi-Fi router connecting to multiple devices.

4. Advantages:

  • Greater mobility due to the absence of physical cables.
  • Easier and quicker installation.
  • Flexibility in network design.

5. Disadvantages:

  • Susceptible to interference and signal attenuation.
  • Lower data transfer rates compared to wired in some cases.
  • Security concerns, as wireless signals can be intercepted.