DQ 1:

Briefly describing the benefits of the physical media type you chose.

Briefly compare and contrast the media you chose with the others covered in the chapter.

Describe why a business would choose this media. Be specific.

DQ 2:

Check out these websites on WiMax (http://www.wimax.com/, http://www.wimaxforum.org/). Combined the readings in Telecom Essentials, do additional research (such as the ERR, library and internet research), and answer the following questions:
Briefly describe WiMax. What was the original intent of WiMax? How has it evolved? What are some of the upcoming visions for WiMax? Would you consider WiMax as a WAN alternative? Why/why not?

DQ 3:

What is a LAN subnet? What are some of the strategies for a network administrator to consider use subnetting (why do it)? What, if any, equipment is needed? Are there other alternatives that can accomplish similar results?