Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is a wireless communications technology. As the global economy continues to expand, so does the demand for information. This information needs to be plentiful, diversified, instant, sprinkled and mobile, all at the same time. These mounting demands have proven difficult for existing network capacity, coverage and range also. And this reduces an organizations ability to evolve with changing business and workforce needs. Wireless networks are best suited to meet these challenges because they are resilient, scalable, mobile and cost-effective. It facilitates the network with high-speed, high quality data, voice and video communication, even when users are on the move. The rapid growth of WIFI in the home, enterprise and public hotspot market has given users and service providers alike a new glimpse into what wireless connectivity can deliver, through a single interface, in multiple locations. WIFI realizes the vision of broadband connectivity within the LAN (Local Area Network) and has easy way for new wireless technologies that can deliver the same experience in the MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) and in the WAN (Wide Area Network).
Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- ARCHITECTURE
- DIFFERENT TYPES OF DATA NETWORKS
- Personal area network (PAN)
- Local area network (LAN)
- Metropolitan area network (MAN)
- Wide area network (WAN)
- RELEVANCE
- FEATURES
- PAYBACK OF WIMAX TECHNOLOGY
- WHY NEED WIMAX TECHNOLOGY??
- WIMAX VS WIFI
- CHALLENGES TOWARDS WIMAX
- BENEFITS OF WIMAX
- WiMAX (802.16) PROTOCOL LAYER
- Physical Layer:
- OFDMA:
- MAC Layer:
- MAC
- PHY
- COMPARISON OF 802.16 AND 802.20
- CONCLUSION
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- REFERENCES
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of WiMAX technology, exploring its architecture, features, benefits, and challenges. It examines WiMAX's role in the wireless broadband landscape and compares it to other wireless technologies like WiFi.
- The architecture and functionality of WiMAX networks
- The advantages and limitations of WiMAX technology
- The comparison of WiMAX with other wireless technologies like WiFi
- The challenges and opportunities for WiMAX development
- The application of WiMAX in various sectors and its impact on the wireless broadband market
Chapter Summaries
The paper begins by introducing WiMAX as a wireless communications technology aimed at providing wireless data over long distances. It then delves into the architecture of WiMAX networks, outlining the various components and their roles. The paper further explores different types of data networks, providing an overview of PAN, LAN, MAN, and WAN.
The paper then focuses on the relevance and features of WiMAX technology, highlighting its benefits in terms of long range, mobility, interfacing, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. It also examines the payback of WiMAX technology, emphasizing its lower development costs, reduced risks, and stable supply of low-cost technology. The paper also discusses the reasons why WiMAX technology is crucial for various applications.
The paper then explores the key differences between WiMAX and WiFi, outlining the advantages of WiMAX in terms of range, bandwidth, and security. It also discusses the challenges faced by WiMAX technology, including spectrum availability, OFDMA errors, and security issues.
The paper then delves into the benefits of WiMAX, emphasizing its lower production costs, reduced risks, and enhanced network performance. It also discusses the WiMAX (802.16) protocol layer, detailing the physical layer, OFDMA, and MAC layer. The paper concludes by comparing the 802.16 and 802.20 standards, highlighting their similarities and differences.
Keywords
This paper focuses on WiMAX technology, a wireless communications technology that aims to provide wireless data over long distances. Key areas of focus include the architecture of WiMAX networks, the benefits and challenges of WiMAX, its comparison with other wireless technologies like WiFi, and its application in various sectors. The paper also explores the technical aspects of WiMAX, including the physical layer, OFDMA, and MAC layer, and discusses the differences between the 802.16 and 802.20 standards.
- Quote paper
- Hardik Modi (Author), Chirag Umaretiya (Author), 2014, Wi – Max Technology. A Survey, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/286684
