Influences on signal strength
Signal strength is influenced by various factors, but most significantly by
the environment and the materials used in its construction.
Material Permeability
Wood
Plaster
Gypsum plasterboard
90%-100%
Brick
Particle board
65%-95%
Reinforced concrete (transmitter
on metal)
10%-70%
Metal
Metal grid
Aluminium cladding
0%-10%
4.4.3 Challenges in wireless networks
Radio waves propagate in all directions. Unlike cables, they are not bound
to a transmission medium (cable). This results in some radio-specific
characteristics.
Three decisive influences determine whether a radio signal is transmitted
successfully:
Signal strength
Signal-to-noise ratio
Frequency utilisation
WaveNet (Manual)
4. WaveNet system
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