WIMAX

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access

WIMAX is a telecommunications technology aimed at providing wireless data over long distances in a variety of ways, from point-to-point links to full mobile cellular type access. It is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is also called WirelessMAN. The name WiMAX was created by the WiMAX Forum, which was formed in June 2001 to promote conformance and interoperability of the standard.

Unwired WiMax PC Card

What is WiMAX Forum?
An industry-led, non-profit corporation
formed to promote and certify compatibility and
interoperability of 802.16 broadband wireless products

What is IEEE 802.16 ?
An IEEE Standard for Wireless Metropolitan Area
Networks

Mortivation for 802.16

Cellular & WiFi Backhaul
Broadband on demand
Digital TV
Residential Broadband
Under-served areas
Portable and mobile coverage