WIMAX

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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WiMAX=Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access

Based on IEEE 802.16 standard.

Founded by Ensemble, CrossSpan, Harris & Nokia. Ensures compatibility and interoperability between broadband wireless access(BWA) equipment. Intended for WMAN(wireless MAN).

THE WIMAX FORUM

The WiMAX Forum is a non profit organization formed to promote the adoption of WiMAX compatible products and services A major role for the organization is to certify the interoperability of WiMAX products. Another role of the WiMAX Forum is to promote the spread of knowledge about WiMAX.

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.

Wimax Technology Overview

Consists of: o Base Station o Access Point o Subscriber Station. The data Traffic channels, which goes through the Base Station . Bandwidth Allocation for Radio Channel is done by Base Station.

Types of Link are :

Uplink (from Subscriber Station to Base Station ) Downlink( Base Station to Subscriber Station )
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InfraStructure of Wimax Technology Wimax Tower : Its looks like Normal cell Phone Towers.

Wimax Receiver:
Receiver and Antenna looks like a Small Box.

WIMAX ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Types of WiMAX Fixed WiMAX Mobile Wimax

WiMAX Architectural Deployment

Point to Point

Point to Multipoint

Fixed WiMAX for P2P & PMP

Parameters
Primary Application Frequency Band Channel Bandwidth Half/Full Duplex Radio Tech Modulation

WiMax(802.16a)

Wi-Fi(802.11b)

BWA

Wireless LAN 2.4 GHz 25MHz Half DSSS QPSK In development

Licensed/Unlicen sed2 G to 11 GHz

Adjustable1.25 M to 20 MHz Full OFDM(256channels ) BPSK, QPSK(16-, 64-, 256-QAM Mobile WiMax(802.16e)

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.

Why WiMAX over 3G?

WiMax spectrum is more economical than 3G.
The price paid per Hz is as much as

1000

times lower than for 3G spectrum

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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

Finally, lets have a look at some WiMAX enabled products!!!