Baseband Versus Broadband Signaling
Two types of signaling methods are used to transmit information over network media: baseband and broadband.
EXAM TIP
Baseband and Broadband Be prepared to identify the characteristics of baseband and broadband for the Network+ exam.
Baseband
Baseband transmissions typically use digital signaling over a single wire; the transmissions themselves take the form of either electrical pulses or light. The digital signal used in baseband transmission occupies the entire bandwidth of the network media to transmit a single data signal. Baseband communication is bidirectional, allowing computers to both send and receive data using a single cable; however, the sending and receiving cannot occur at the same time.
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