Wimax: What is Wimax?

WiMAX is a wireless digital communications system, also familiar as IEEE 802.16, that is made to use for wireless "Meropolitan area networks". WiMAX can provide broadband wireless access up to 50 km for fixed stations, and 5 - 15 km for mobile stations. In contrast, the WiFi/802.11 wireless local area network standard is limited in most cases to only 30 - 100m.

With WiMAX, WiFi-like data rates are easily supported, but the problem of interference is decreased. WiMAX operates on both licensed and non-licensed frequencies, offering a regulated environment and reasonable economic model for wireless carriers.

WiMAX can be used for wireless networking in a similar way as the more conventional WiFi protocol. WiMAX is a second-generation protocol that enables a more adequate bandwidth use, avoidance of interference , and is made to allow higher data rates to pass over greater distances.

The IEEE 802.16 standard defines the technical characteristics of the communications protocol. The WiMAX Forum offers a means of testing manufacturer's equipment for affinity, as well as an industry group committed to advancing the development and commercialization of this technology.

WiMax Technology Blog offerss a central location for clients, service providers, manufacturers, analysts, and researchers who are interested in WiMAX technology, products, and services. In the near future, WiMAX will be a commonly used term to describe wireless Internet access around the globe.