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WiMAX can be used for wireless networking in much the same way as the
more common Wi-Fi protocol. WiMAX is a second-generation protocol that
allows for more efficient bandwidth use, interference avoidance, and is
intended to allow higher data rates over longer distances. The IEEE 802.16
standard defines the technical features of the communications protocol. The
WiMAX Forum offers a means of testing manufacturer's equipment for
compatibility, as well as an industry group dedicated to fostering the
development and commercialization of the technology.
The two driving forces of modern Internet are broadband, and wireless. The
WiMax standard combines the two, delivering high-speed broadband Internet
access over a wireless connection. Because it can be used over relatively
long distances, it is an effective "last mile" solution for delivering broadband
to the home, and for creating wireless "hot spots" in places like airports,
college campuses, and small communities. WiMax delivers a point-to-
multipoint architecture, making it an ideal method for carriers to deliver
broadband to locations where wired connections would be difficult or costly.
It may also provide a useful solution for delivering broadband to rural areas
where high-speed lines have not yet become available. A WiMax connection
can also be bridged or routed to a standard wired or wireless Local Area
Network (LAN).
The so-called "last mile" of broadband is the most expensive and most
difficult for broadband providers, and WiMax provides an easy solution.
Although it is a wireless technology, unlike some other wireless technologies,
it doesn't require a direct line of sight between the source and endpoint, and
it has a service range of 50 kilometers. It provides a shared data rate of up to
70Mbps, which is enough to service up to a thousand homes with high-speed
access.
WiMax offers some advantages over Wi-Fi, a similar wireless technology, in
that it offers a greater range and is more bandwidth-efficient. Ultimately,
WiMax may be used to provide connectivity to entire cities, and may be
incorporated into laptops to give users an added measure of mobility. WiMax
requires a tower, similar to a cell phone tower, which is connected to the
Internet using a standard wired high-speed connection, such as a T3 line. But
as opposed to a traditional Internet Service Provider (ISP), which divides that
bandwidth among customers via wire, it uses a microwave link to establish a
connection.
The kingdom-wide WiMAX service, that liberalizes the need for fixed
telecommunications market, is predicted to cost £25 million over the next
three years. The £15 billion MENA Telco also operates under mtc-atheer in
Iraq, mtc-touch in Lebanon and Celtel in 14 sub-Saharan countries. So WiMAX
is not always free.
BAHRAIN has scored a world first by becoming the only country to offer
nationwide wireless high-speed broadband Internet access. The state-of-the-
art facility, set up at a cost of more than $10 million (BD3.78m), was
announced by Zain Bahrain on its WiMAX services during a special ceremony
at the Gulf Hotel. WiMAX would deliver full telecommunication services for
customers, including fixed and nomadic telephone and Internet services,
replacing the reliance on traditional wired technology with a new era in
completely wireless telecommunications.
WiMAX facility also allows the delivery of what is often referred to as the "last
mile" wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and others,
without the long waiting time for underground cables to be laid. The
company was the first in Bahrain to offer a 3G service to customers and its
3.5G service is already enabling even faster mobile connection to the web
and corporate email services. The WiMax service will offer a superior
alternative to standard broadband connectivity. The company's aim to offer
both business and residential customers the capability to work and play
whenever and wherever they wish.
WiMAX multipoint coverage extending 30 miles, Due to a variety of factors
explained in more detail in other FAQ answers, the average cell ranges for
most WiMAX networks will likely boast 4-5 mile range (in NLOS capable
frequencies) even through tree cover and building walls. Service ranges up
to 10 miles (16 Kilometers) are very likely in line of sight (LOS) applications
(once again depending upon frequency). Ranges beyond 10 miles are
certainly possible, but for scalability purposes may not be desirable for
heavily loaded networks. In most cases, additional cells are indicated to
sustain high quality of service (QOS) capability. For the carrier class
approach, especially in regards to mobility, cells larger than this seem
unlikely in the near future.
Use of WiMAX in Business
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