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== Description :==

Wimax or "Wireless(Wi)Microwave Access (MA)" is a wireless networking standard for interoperability across IEEE 802.16* standard based products. Wimax can operate in both the licensed(2.5 Ghz and 3.5 Ghz) and unlicensed spectrum(5.8 Ghz) unlike Wi-Fi. Wimax offers wireless coverage upto 30 miles as compared with around 100 meters of Wi-Fi. Wimax offers reliable and faster connection even when a person is away from the transmitter. Wimax is easy to install and this can be beneficial for emerging markets and rural areas which still havn't got broadband coonection.

== Enablers :==

* Support from Intel
* Larger coverage area
* The need for broadband connection while on the move
* The lower range of Wi-Fi
* Operating in both Licensed and unlicensed spectrum
* Better Quality of service

== Inhibitors :==

* Government regulations
* Spectrum limitations
* Cost
* People's expectations
* Interoperability of products

== Paradigms :==

* Wimax Forum
* Development of Wimax silicon code named Rosedale by Intel

== Experts :==

* Intel

== Timing :==

* 2004- development of 802.16-2004 standard
* 2005- development of 802.16e standard

== Web Resources :==

* http://www.intel.com/ebusiness/pdf/wireless/intel/80216_wimax.pdf
* http://www.wimaxforum.org/news/downloads/WiMAXNLOSgeneral-versionaug04.pdf
* http://www.wimaxforum.org
* http://www.intel.com/netcomms/technologies/wimax/
*http://developer.intel.com/technology/itj/2004/volume08issue03/art05_multiantenna/p01_abstract.htm


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