D-2 Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms
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WiMax : Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax), is a popular
name of the 802.16 wireless metropolitan-area network standard,
including both 802.16-2004 for fixed WiMAX and 802.16-2005 for mobile
WiMAX. WiMax has a range of up to 31 miles. Data rates for WiMax
can reach up to 75 Mbps (Fixed) or 15 Mbps (Mobile). A number of
wireless signaling options exist ranging anywhere from the 2 GHz
range up to 66 GHz. WiMax is primarily aimed at making broadband
network access widely available without the expense of stringing wires
(as in cable-access broadband) or the distance limitations of Digital
Subscriber Line. WiMax technology can deliver high-speed Internet
access to rural areas and other locations. WiMax also offers an
alternative to satellite Internet services.
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