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CHAPTER 5

Antenna Communications

In any wireless network, the capability to propagate the signal is key. Without that capa-

bility, the whole concept of a wireless network falls apart. In this chapter, you will learn

about antenna principles, along with some common antenna and connector types.

You should take the “Do I Know This Already Quiz?” first. If you score 80 percent or

higher, you may want to skip to the section “Exam Preparation Tasks.” If you score below

80 percent, you should review the entire chapter.

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz

The “Do I Know This Already?” quiz helps you determine your level of knowledge of this

chapter’s topics before you begin. Table 5-1 details the major topics discussed in this chap-

ter and their corresponding quiz questions.

Table 5-1 “Do I Know This Already?” Section-to-Question Mapping

Foundation Topics Section Questions

Principles of Antennas 1–7

Common Antenna Types 8–16

Antenna Connectors and Hardware 17–20