WiMAX ( 802.16, Mobile WiMAX, IEEE 802.16-2004, World Interoperability for Microwave Access, Fixed WiMAX, IEEE 802.16, 802.16-2004, IEEE 802.16-2005, and 802.16-2005) Definition

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ALSO CALLED: 802.16, Mobile WiMAX, IEEE 802.16-2004, World Interoperability for Microwave Access, Fixed WiMAX, IEEE 802.16, 802.16-2004, IEEE 802.16-2005, and 802.16-2005
DEFINITION: WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a wireless industry coalition whose members organized to advance IEEE 802.16 standards for broadband wireless access (BWA) networks. WiMAX 802.16 technology is expected to enable multimedia applications with wireless connections. WiMax also has a range of up to 30 miles, presenting provider …
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Recent Vendor Reports on WiMAX
Wireless Backhaul for 3G Networks sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent WHITE PAPER: Posted: 31 Jan 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2007 SUMMARY: This white paper addresses challenges in building cost-effective backhaul network solution including the need for cellular operators to focus on backhaul network. TOPICS: Network Management \| Quality of Service \| WiMAX

SoftSilicon for Flexible Packet Transport sponsored by TPACK WHITE PAPER: Posted: 25 Jan 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2008 SUMMARY: A SOFTSYSTEM approach based on commercial SOFTSILICON chips provides TEMs with a standard solution that can accelerate time-to-market and reduce development cost. TOPICS: Ethernet \| NPU \| Telecom \| WiMAX

Motorola Point-to-Point Solutions and WiMAX sponsored by Motorola, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 20 Nov 2007 \| Published: 05 Jul 2007 SUMMARY: This paper details a solution that provides carrier-class reliability and high-throughput for backhauling WiMAX traffic. TOPICS: Broadband Wireless Networks \| Broadband Wireless Services \| Telecommunications Carrier Systems \| WiMAX \| Wireless Systems

Foresite Wireless Accelerates Broadband Deployments While Reducing Costs sponsored by Motorola, Inc. CASE STUDY: Posted: 20 Nov 2007 \| Published: 01 Nov 2007 SUMMARY: Find out how a wireless company benefited from implementing a new Ethernet bridge solution that provides carrier-class reliability and high-throughput for backhauling WiMAX traffic. TOPICS: Broadband Wireless Networks \| Broadband Wireless Services \| Telecommunications Carrier Systems \| WiMAX \| Wireless Systems

Case Study: Deep in the Heart of Texas Motorola Helps Keep Drivers Safe sponsored by Motorola, Inc. CASE STUDY: Posted: 20 Nov 2007 \| Published: 27 Jul 2007 SUMMARY: If you're looking for a way to more efficiently backhaul WiMAX traffic from cell sites to the WAN, this paper has the answer. TOPICS: Broadband Wireless Networks \| Broadband Wireless Services \| Telecommunications Carrier Systems \| WiMAX \| Wireless Systems

Survey Findings: Emerging Technologies in the Enterprise sponsored by AT&T Corp WHITE PAPER: Posted: 08 Nov 2007 \| Published: 08 Nov 2007 SUMMARY: Faced with management complexities, rising costs and fierce competition, more enterprises are relying on emerging technologies... TOPICS: Broadband Wireless Networks \| Corporations \| Enterprise \| Enterprise Computing \| RFID \| ROI \| TCO \| Wi-Fi \| WiMAX

WIMAX DEFINITION (continued): … networks with a viable wireless last mile solution.

WiMAX was formed in April 2001, in preparation for the original 802.16 specification published in December of that year. According to the WiMAX forum, the group's aim is to promote and certify compatibility and interoperability of devices based on the 802.16 specification, and to develop such devices for the marketplace. Members of the organization include Airspan, Alvarion, Analog Devices, Aperto Networks, Ensemble Communications, Fujitsu, Intel, Nokia, OFDM Forum, Proxim, and Wi-LAN.

In May of 2008, Sprint and Clearwire announced …
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