Popularity of Wimax and its features

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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

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