WIMAX



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INTRODUCTION



Think about how you access the internet today.
There are basically three different options:
BROADBAND ACCESS
WIFI ACCESS
DIAL-UP ACCESS
The main problems with broadband access are that it is pretty expensive & it doesn’t reach all areas.
The main problem with WIFI is that hot spots are very small, so coverage is sparse.



WHAT IS WIMAX?


WIMAX is a wireless digital communications system also known as IEEE 802.16.
WIMAX can provide broadband wireless access up to 30 miles(50 km) for fixed stations and 3-10 miles(5-15 km) for mobile stations.
It allows a user, to browse the internet on a laptop without physically connecting it to a router.
It involves microwaves for the transfer of data wirelessly.


ADVANTAGES


Bandwidth Flexibility:

The service’s bandwidth levels can be flexibly assigned to upload and download, so that businesses can tailor their service to fit their usage patterns.

Pricing + Contract Flexibility:

WIMAX service offers pricing based on your bandwidth demands. you can select either a total bandwidth speed of 3MB or 6MB upload download.


BROADBAND ACCESS


Many companies are closely examining WIMAX for “last-mile" connectivity at high data rates.

The resulting competitions may bring lower pricing for both home & business customers, or bring broadband access to places where it has been economically unavailable.


How WIMAX Works


In practical terms, WIMAX would operate similar to WIFI but at higher speeds, over greater distances and for greater number of users.

WIMAX could potentially erase the suburban & rural blackout areas that currently have no broadband internet access because phone and cable are not yet reached the remote locations.