WiMAX
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| Mode | — |
| Modulation | OFDM,OFDMA |
| ACF | — |
| Emission Designator | — |
| Bandwidth | 1.25 MHz,20 MHz |
| Location | Worldwide |
| Short Description | WiMAX is a family of of wireless broadband communication standards based on the IEEE 802.16 set of standards, which provide physical layer (PHY) and media access control (MAC) options. |
| I/Q Raw Recording | — |
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Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is a family of of wireless broadband communication standards based on the IEEE 802.16 set of standards, which provide physical layer (PHY) and media access control (MAC) options.
The WiMAX Forum was formed in June 2001 to promote conformity and interoperability, including the definition of system profiles for commercial vendors.[1] The forum describes WiMAX as "a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL".[2] IEEE 802.16m or WirelessMAN-Advanced was a candidate for 4G, in competition with the LTE Advanced standard.
WiMAX was initially designed to provide 30 to 40 megabit-per-second data rates,[3] with the 2011 update providing up to 1 Gbit/s[3] for fixed stations.
WiMAX release 2.1, popularly branded as WiMAX 2+, is a backwards-compatible transition from previous WiMAX generations. It is compatible and interoperable with TD-LTE. Newer versions, still backward compatible, include WiMAX release 2.2 (2014) and WiMAX release 3 (2021, adds interoperation with 5G NR).
Use cases of WiMAX[edit]
- Providing portable mobile broadband connectivity across cities and countries through various 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 Internet connectivity as part of a business continuity plan.
- Smart grids and metering.
Additional Links[edit]
- WiMAX Wikepedia page
- Western Michigan University WiMAX Software Defined Radio by Assad Saleem
- WiMAX Spectrum Example
