Introduction
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, or WiMAX for short, is a next generation open standard that seeks to serve users' increasing demands for high data throughput (broadband) services such as streaming media on the internet, live video conferencing, and mobile TV on computers as well as handsets and PDAs. WiMAX is expected to be integrated into the next generation mass market consumer devices and to offer something that does not exist today – speeds similar to cable and metropolitan area coverage while on the move, all for a much lower cost than we are used to today. WiMAX already offers broadband services in many emerging and rural markets which are not supported by wireline-based technologies and started its first deployment in developed countries replacing both commonly used Wi-Fi on one hand and traditional cellular standards such as 3G.
IEEE 802.16 is the standard to state the radio frequency of fixed Broadband Wireless Access. WiMAX is the trade name of “IEEE 802.16 Standard”. IEEE 802.16 was first planned to offer the last mile for Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) with the line of sight (LOS) of 30 – 50 km.
Basically the goal of WIMAX is to provide high speed internet access to home and business subscribers without wires. It supports legacy voice systems, voice over IP, TCP/IP, Application with different QOS requirements. 802.16 consist of the access point, base station and subscriber station. During a communication, all the information coming from a subscriber station go to the base station and retransmitted back to subscriber station. Base station can handle multiple of subscriber station. Two types of links are defined in this:-
• The downlink: From base station to the subscriber station.
• The uplink: From subscriber station to the base station.
Infrastructure of WiMAX
• A wimax tower: It is similar in concept to cell phone tower. A single wimax tower can provide coverage to very large area.
• A wimax receiver: The receiver and antenna could be a small box or a PCMCIA card, or could be built into a laptop.
Background
Historically, the main usage of wireless data-transfer was voice communication. As wireless communication standards evolved to become digital (Wi-Fi or GSM), voice has become one among several more bandwidth consuming (broadband) applications such as high definition video or games. Many wireless IP (internet protocol) network standards try to satisfy the increasing demand for more bandwidth in more locations while on the move.
Wi-Fi is the most popular and successful broadband wireless IP network standard to date. Popular Wi-Fi standards – like 802.11b and 802.11g – are used in many homes and businesses and enable internet access with high data throughput for computer notebooks, PCs, and more recently, for Smartphone users. 802.11n, the upcoming Wi-Fi standard, (currently in draft state) can double the data throughput of Wi-Fi for heavy demanding applications. A number of cities around the world are in the process of building city-wide Wi-Fi networks to allow citizens to enjoy wireless data transfer across the city (also known as a metropolitan area network). While Wi-Fi operates over a free unlicensed spectrum and is simple to install and operate, it has some major disadvantages. One of the main drawbacks is poor signal coverage; only 30 meters indoors and 200 meters outdoors. Wi-Fi as a fixed broadband standard cannot support broadband services while on the move and does not support continuous connectivity between Wi-Fi hotspots which could enable, for instance, a person going from his office to a cafe while having a continuous wireless conversation, Wi-Fi is exposed to other interferers on the same band since it runs over an unlicensed spectrum, is considered relatively insecure since it does not use enhanced encryption, is very power inefficient, and does not guarantee quality of service.
Benefits Of WiMAX
• Speed - Faster than broadband service
• Wireless - Not having to lay cables reduces cost. Easier to extend to suburban and rural areas.
• Broad Coverage- Much wider coverage than WiFi hotspot.
Benefits to Service Providers
• Allow service providers to deliver high throughput broadband based services like VoIP, high-speed Internet and Video
• Facilitate equipment compatibility
• Reduce the capital expenditures required for network expansion
• Provide improved performance and extended range
Benefits to Customers
• Range of technology and service level choices from both fixed and wireless broadband operators
• DSL-like services at DSL prices but with portability
• Rapidly declining fixed broadband prices
• No more DSL “installation” fees from incumbent.
Uses
The bandwidth and range of WiMAX make it suitable for the following potential applications:
• Connecting Wi-Fi hotspots to the Internet.
• Providing a wireless alternative to cable and DSL for "last mile" broadband access.
• Providing data and telecommunications services.
• Providing a source of Internet connectivity as part of a business continuity plan. That is, if a business has a fixed and a wireless Internet connection, especially from unrelated providers, they are unlikely to be affected by the same service outage.
• Providing portable connectivity
• Allow service providers to deliver high throughput broadband based services like VoIP, high-speed Internet and Video
• Reduce the capital expenditures required for network expansion
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Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, or WiMAX for short, is a next generation open standard that seeks to serve users' increasing demands for high data throughput (broadband) services such as streaming media on the internet, live video conferencing, and mobile TV on computers as well as handsets and PDAs. WiMAX is expected to be integrated into the next generation mass market consumer devices and to offer something that does not exist today – speeds similar to cable and metropolitan area coverage while on the move, all for a much lower cost than we are used to today. WiMAX already offers broadband services in many emerging and rural markets which are not supported by wireline-based technologies and started its first deployment in developed countries replacing both commonly used Wi-Fi on one hand and traditional cellular standards such as 3G.
IEEE 802.16 is the standard to state the radio frequency of fixed Broadband Wireless Access. WiMAX is the trade name of “IEEE 802.16 Standard”. IEEE 802.16 was first planned to offer the last mile for Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) with the line of sight (LOS) of 30 – 50 km.
Basically the goal of WIMAX is to provide high speed internet access to home and business subscribers without wires. It supports legacy voice systems, voice over IP, TCP/IP, Application with different QOS requirements. 802.16 consist of the access point, base station and subscriber station. During a communication, all the information coming from a subscriber station go to the base station and retransmitted back to subscriber station. Base station can handle multiple of subscriber station. Two types of links are defined in this:-
• The downlink: From base station to the subscriber station.
• The uplink: From subscriber station to the base station.
Infrastructure of WiMAX
• A wimax tower: It is similar in concept to cell phone tower. A single wimax tower can provide coverage to very large area.
• A wimax receiver: The receiver and antenna could be a small box or a PCMCIA card, or could be built into a laptop.
Background
Historically, the main usage of wireless data-transfer was voice communication. As wireless communication standards evolved to become digital (Wi-Fi or GSM), voice has become one among several more bandwidth consuming (broadband) applications such as high definition video or games. Many wireless IP (internet protocol) network standards try to satisfy the increasing demand for more bandwidth in more locations while on the move.
Wi-Fi is the most popular and successful broadband wireless IP network standard to date. Popular Wi-Fi standards – like 802.11b and 802.11g – are used in many homes and businesses and enable internet access with high data throughput for computer notebooks, PCs, and more recently, for Smartphone users. 802.11n, the upcoming Wi-Fi standard, (currently in draft state) can double the data throughput of Wi-Fi for heavy demanding applications. A number of cities around the world are in the process of building city-wide Wi-Fi networks to allow citizens to enjoy wireless data transfer across the city (also known as a metropolitan area network). While Wi-Fi operates over a free unlicensed spectrum and is simple to install and operate, it has some major disadvantages. One of the main drawbacks is poor signal coverage; only 30 meters indoors and 200 meters outdoors. Wi-Fi as a fixed broadband standard cannot support broadband services while on the move and does not support continuous connectivity between Wi-Fi hotspots which could enable, for instance, a person going from his office to a cafe while having a continuous wireless conversation, Wi-Fi is exposed to other interferers on the same band since it runs over an unlicensed spectrum, is considered relatively insecure since it does not use enhanced encryption, is very power inefficient, and does not guarantee quality of service.
Benefits Of WiMAX
• Speed - Faster than broadband service
• Wireless - Not having to lay cables reduces cost. Easier to extend to suburban and rural areas.
• Broad Coverage- Much wider coverage than WiFi hotspot.
Benefits to Service Providers
• Allow service providers to deliver high throughput broadband based services like VoIP, high-speed Internet and Video
• Facilitate equipment compatibility
• Reduce the capital expenditures required for network expansion
• Provide improved performance and extended range
Benefits to Customers
• Range of technology and service level choices from both fixed and wireless broadband operators
• DSL-like services at DSL prices but with portability
• Rapidly declining fixed broadband prices
• No more DSL “installation” fees from incumbent.
Uses
The bandwidth and range of WiMAX make it suitable for the following potential applications:
• Connecting Wi-Fi hotspots to the Internet.
• Providing a wireless alternative to cable and DSL for "last mile" broadband access.
• Providing data and telecommunications services.
• Providing a source of Internet connectivity as part of a business continuity plan. That is, if a business has a fixed and a wireless Internet connection, especially from unrelated providers, they are unlikely to be affected by the same service outage.
• Providing portable connectivity
• Allow service providers to deliver high throughput broadband based services like VoIP, high-speed Internet and Video
• Reduce the capital expenditures required for network expansion
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