Wireless MAN / WiMAX (802.16/16a)
By
TG Publishing Team,
published on February 27, 2006
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: wireless, networking, ntk, 2006
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: wireless, networking, ntk, 2006
Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Rule #1: It never goes as fast as they say it does
- 3. Rule #1 - more
- 4. Rule #2: It never goes as far as they say it does
- 5. Rule #3: It never sets up as easily as they say it does
- 6. Wireless Technologies - 802.11b
- 7. 802.11g
- 8. 802.11a and Dual-Band
- 9. Bluetooth
- 10. 802.11n (Pre-N and MIMO)
- 11. Wireless MAN / WiMAX (802.16/16a)
- 12. UltraWideBand (UWB) and ZigBee
11. Wireless MAN / WiMAX (802.16/16a)
Technology Summary
WiMAX isn't really a wireless LAN technology, but a family of long-distance wireless standards intended for "last mile", wireless ISP and backhaul applications.
802.16-2004 is a released standard, addressing fixed wireless systems. The mobile version, 802.16e has also been approved for release and is scheduled to be published in February 2006.
The WiMax Forum is the compatibility and interoperability certification industry group that is the equivalent of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Recommendation: Interesting if you're running a wireless ISP. But otherwise, leave this stuff to the enterprise guys.
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