Transceivers

• Layer 1 Ethernet device

• Transmit/Receive signals

• Integrated into NIC today

• Need for 15 pin AUI type connectors on pages 175 & 176

• Media Converters

  • Balun Converts balanced line (twisted pair) to an unbalanced line (Coaxial) Baluns need two devices
  • UTP – Fiber media converters, only need one device

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