Abstract:

Think how you transfer data using wireless network?

The first thing we get in the mind is BLUETOOTH.

One of the most significant developments in wireless technologies is the emergence of

Wireless personal area networking (WPAN). Developed in 1998, WPAN is based on a new
technology called Bluetooth, which uses short-range radio frequencies to transmit both voice
and data

The range is set at 10 meters to optimize for target market of mobile and business user .The
range of bluetooth has become its limitation..

Next comes the WI-FI. Wi-Fi, or wireless fidelity, is freedom: it allows you to connect to the
internet from your couch at home, a bed in a hotel room, or a conference room at work
without wires. It is a wireless technology like cell phones, Wi-Fi enabled computers send and
receive data indoors and outdoors; anywhere within the range of the base station. And the
best thing of all, Wi-Fi is fast. In fact, it’s several times faster than the fastest cable modem
connection.

But here comes the disadvantage.The main problem with Wi-Fi access is that hot spots are
very small, so coverage is sparse.

What if there was a new technology that solved all of these problems? This new technology
would provide:

• The high speed of broadband service

• Wireless rather than wired access,moreover it would be a lot less expensive than cable
or DSL and much easier to extend even internet access to suburban and rural areas.

• Broad coverage like the cell phone network instead of small Wi-Fi hotspots

This system is actually coming into being right now, and it is called WiMAX.

WiMAX is short for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, and it also goes by
the IEEE name 802.16. ¬
It provides high-speed internet access across long distances. WiMAX could replace cable and
DSL services, providing universal Internet access just about anywhere you go. WiMAX will
also be as painless as Wi-Fi -- turning your computer on will automatically connect you to the
closest available WiMAX antenna.

In practical terms, WiMAX would operate similar to Wi-Fi but at higher speeds, over greater
distances and for a greater number of users. WiMAX could potentially erase the suburban
and rural blackout areas that currently have no broadband Internet access because phone and
cable companies have not yet run the necessary wires to those remote locations.

WiMAX Features:

WIMAX RANGE:

It offers wide range than wifi and Bluetooth to transfer and receive data.

Mobility:Mobility is the first benefit seen when we come from DSL or any other wired
communications. The removal of restrictions or limitations gives the ease of connectivity in
any way, no matter where the user stands. Wimax range is wider now and accessible under
the cities or across the countries.

Access

WiMAX offers connectivity is fulfill the meaning of the phrase last mile fully well. It is
supporting wide range to access the frequency in the near surrounding to overlap it to
connect. This feature is the most important one as it supports the service in the remote rural
areas.

Versatility

It is better to say that WiMAX is a versatile mobile broadband. It is not only supporting the
wireless connectivity but also a large amount of data is transferred through it. Different
services like Voice over IP and especially Triple play is possible by using the WiMAX only.
It stands alone as powerful giant to meet the criteria for all those services which are obtained
by using various equipments. WiMAX replaces all those gadgets and offers its services with
full confidence.

Connectivity

WiMAX will make you forget about problems related to internet or network. It is fulfilling
the responsibility through different medium available in the market called subscriber units
like, cell phone, Net books, iPods, etc. Ethernet ports are also supporting the WiMAX
connectivity, while telephone jacks are convenient way to access this WiMAX service.
Advantages:

Wimax Coverage

The single station of Wimax can operate and provide coverage for hundred of users at a time
and manage sending and receiving of data at very high speed with full of network security.

Wimax High Speed

The High speed of connectivity over long distance and high speed voice makes it more
demanded in hardly populated areas plus compacted areas.

Multi-functionality within Wimax Technology

Wimax Technology perform a variety of task at a time such as offering high speed internet,
providing telephone service, transformation of data, video streaming, voice application etc.

Potential and development

Wimax has enough potential for developing and opportunity to offer various types of services
for new generation. Now you can connect internet anywhere and browse any site and make
possible online conference with mobile internet, multimedia application never let you bored,
IPTV stay you up to date etc.

Wimax cheap network

It provides a low cost network substitute to internet services offered via modem or local area
network.

Wimax Rich Features

Wimax offers separate voice and data channel for fun, the semantic connection make your
network more secure than before, fast connectively, license spectrum, liberty of movement
etc.

Wimax & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

The Wimax network provides much higher speed and very long range when compared to Wi-
Fi Technology and bluetooth.

Homeland Security

Security options of Wimax Technology also offer very high security because of encryption
system used by Wimax. Now you can exchange your data on whole network without any fear
of losing data.

Conclusion:

.The future of WiMAX looks brighter as there are already over 475 WiMAX networks
deployed in 140 countries worldwide and the network extension is happening at a very fast
pace. Further development would entirely change our world of communications. There would
be a time when rich and poor share the same wireless connectivity and this is would be time
of WiMax.
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