Popularity of Wimax and its features

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