W MAX: Manish Srivastava
W MAX: Manish Srivastava
W MAX: Manish Srivastava
Manish Srivastava
WHAT IS WIMAX?
Users today mostly use Broadband connections,WiFi and cellular networks to access the Internet.
WiMAX is IP based 4G technology wireless broadband access technology performance similar to Wi-Fi, with the coverage and QOS (quality of service) of cellular networks.
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GOAL OF WiMAX To provide high speed Internet access to home and business subscribers, at a data rate of 30-40 Mbps, with the 2011 update providing upto 1 Gbps for fixed stations
COVERAGE RANGE OF WiMAX WiMAX can provide broadband wireless access (BWA) up to 30 miles (50 km) for fixed stations, and 3 - 10 miles (5 15 km) for mobile stations.
InfraStructure of Wimax Technology Wimax Tower : Its looks like Normal cell Phone Towers.
Wimax Receiver:
Receiver and Antenna looks like a Small Box.
Point to Point
Point to Multipoint
Parameters
Primary Application Frequency Band Channel Bandwidth Half/Full Duplex Radio Tech Modulation
WiMax(802.16a)
Wi-Fi(802.11b)
BWA
Mobility
WIMAX
VS
WI-FI
Wimax coverage is about 30 miles. It provides metropolitan area network(MAN). Wimax network provides Quality of Service(QoS). It is a high cost network. It offers high speed of broadband access
Wifi coverage is limited to 1.5 miles It provides Local area network. Wifi needs effort to stay connected with a specified access point. It is a low cost network. It offers short range of data transfer.
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Uses of WiMAX
The bandwidth and range of WiMAX make it suitable for the following potential applications: Providing portable mobile broadband connectivity across cities and countries through a variety of devices. Providing a wireless alternative to cable and digital subscriber line (DSL) for "last mile" broadband access. Providing data, telecommunications (VoIP) and IPTV services (triple play). Providing a source of Internet connectivity as part of a business continuity plan. Smart grids and metering