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attenuation | the weakening of a transmission signal as it travels farther from its source |
coax | Short for coaxial cable. High-capacity two-wire (signal and ground) cable; inner wire is the primary conductor, and the metal sheath serves as the ground. |
plenum | Space between building floors; usually contains air and heating ducts, as well as communication and electrical wires. |
spread spectrum | Technologies that consist of various methods for radio transmission in which frequencies or signal patterns are continuously changed |
wideband | A large set of frequencies capable of carrying data at higher rates (for example, 1.544 Mbps). Usually carries digital signals. Includes DSL and cable Internet access. |
bring your own device (BYOD) | the growing movement of employees who bring their own devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to work |