Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access

(WIMAX)

Presented by:
Ahmed Osama Tantawy
Omar Atef Mohamed
Mohamed Khaled Abd El-Fattah
Presented to:
Dr. SHERIF EL DIASTY
 Contents

• Introduction
• System Architecture
• Technical information
• Specifications
• Spectrum Allocations
• Advantages and Limitations
• Applications
• conclusion
Introduction
WIMAX is a telecommunication technology based on WirelessMan standard
(802.16). Provides wireless data transmission using different transmission
modes.
The standard was created in 2001 by Alvarion and Intel then was named IEEE-
802.16
LOGO was created by the WiMAX Forum, which was formed in June 2001.
System Architecture
A WIMAX system consists of two
basic components

Base station Receiver devices

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• WIMAX Base station broadcasts the signals. It is connected to the public network using
fiber optics or radio links.
• Regularly WIMAX towers works like GSM networks play the role of the base station with
the aid of electronic devices.
• Receivers receive signals from Base stations in range allowing mobile devices to connect
to WIMAX network in a mechanism similar to Wi-Fi access but in wider coverage range.
Technical Information
IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee divided the Working Group on
broadband wireless access standards in 1999 into three task groups.
• IEEE 802.16.1 Task Group
• IEEE 802.16.2 Task Group
• IEEE 802.16.3 Task Group
New task groups have been established, such as
• IEEE 802.16e.Task group
• IEEE 802.16f Task Group
 Multiple Carrier Modulation Schemes

• Single-carrier Modulation:
It is retained for special-purpose networks.
• Frequency-Division Multiplex (OFDM):
The modulation is implemented by 256 subcarriers with the same
intervals. With capabilities of resistance to multipath fading and delay
spread.
• Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA):
This modulation implements multiplex/demultiplex access of multiple
subscribers, and can support specific multi -object communication.
WiMAX Support for TDD and FDD
 There are two WiMAX classifications, that are based on a subset of
the IEEE 802.16 standards:
Fixed WiMAX
• based on the orthogonal frequency division
multiplexing (OFDM) physical layer. And supports
both time-division duplex (TDD) and frequency-
division duplex (FDD) modes.
• In addition, you can configure Fixed WiMAX frames
to support multiple bursts that use various
modulation schemes.
Mobile WiMAX
• It is based on the orthogonal frequency division
multiplexing access (OFDMA) physical layer which is
a revision of the original Fixed WiMAX standard.
• Mobile WiMAX provides base station handoffs,
multiple input multiple output (MIMO)
transmit/receive diversity, and scalable fast Fourier
transform (FFT) sizes.
• Most deployed systems use TDD mode.
WiMAX Specifications
• WiMAX data transmitting probably uses encrypted data keys to prevent
unauthorized users from stealing access.
• WiMAX should be able to handle up to 70 megabits per second.
• WiMAX outdistances Wi-Fi by miles. with a radius of 30 miles (50 km) with
wireless access
• Line-of-sight not needed between user and base station
• Frequency bands - 2 to 11 GHz and 10 to 66 GHz (licensed and unlicensed
bands)
Spectrum Allocations
There is no uniform global licensed spectrum for WiMAX, however the WiMAX
Forum published three licensed spectrum profiles: 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz and 3.5
GHz, in an effort to drive standardization and decrease cost.
The IEEE 802.16 WiMAX standard allows data transmission using multiple
wireless broadband frequency ranges.
The original 802.16a standard specified transmissions in the range 10 - 66 GHz,
but 802.16d allowed lower frequencies in the range 2 to 11 GHz.
The lower frequencies used in the later specifications means that the signals
suffer less from attenuation and provide better coverage within buildings.
Advantages and limitations
 PROS
• standardized technology,
• rapid deployment
• penetrating radio coverage
• scalability
• security
• high data throughout
• quality of service
CONS
• equipment at the users’ side still costs much in
urban areas
• rate of 75 Mb/s can be actually realized only in
3-5 km, although the maximum transport
distance of its signals can reach 50 km.
• Multiple frequencies are used.
• Higher latency.
WIMAX Applications
• Providing portable mobile broadband connectivity across cities and
countries through various devices.
• Providing a wireless alternative to cable and (DSL).
• Providing data, telecommunications (VoIP) and (IPTV) services.
• Providing Internet connectivity as part for business continuity plan.
• Smart grids and metering
• Internet access
• Middle-mile backhaul to fiber networks
Conclusion
WiMAX is a proper answer for e-learning platforms when The learner area
is segregated. One of the primary concerns is identified with security. Right
now there is no productive answers for forestall the assaults at the physical
layer of a WiMAX.

WiMAX is viewed as a safe system that gives:

• Strong user authentication
• Access control
• Data privacy
• Data integrity
• Sophisticated encryption technology
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