In early 2004, the corporation Intel, already known earlier support for wireless standards for local area networks, began developing the latest standard, which became known as WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) and designation of 802.16. WiMax is only necessary to give orders to customers wireless "last mile". To promote and support the latest standards established WiMax Forum, which entered into such industry giants as Nokia, Wi-LAN, Proxim Corporation, Airspan Networks, Alvarion Ltd, Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc and others. Throughput of channels WiMax not more than 100 Mbit / sec, and is practically at the level of 10-30 Mbit / sec. So WiMax can rival DSL and other "wired" networks in terms of bandwidth.
Pros WiMax in the other. Access points 802.16x (now the most "Viable" is the protocol version 802.16-2004) to be placed on high buildings and towers of cellular networks. Operating in the frequency range from 2 to 11 GHz, they enable wireless access to the channel width of up to 70 Mbit / sec. Provided a well-developed infrastructure, WiMax for ordinary Internet users can find the likeness of the world's mobile Internet. When the required level of coverage of access points, as well as the presence of special software consumers will be able to work c high-speed Internet via WiMax-each device, not only at home but on the street and in cafes, office, car, etc. Since some providers have opportunity to place their access point in a coverage area, an Internet user can choose the provider. WiMax devices themselves may be compact computers with special software, and portable audio and video players. This is an ideal.
If not ... Almost everything is not easy. The first network based on the fully WiMAX-certified equipment will be launched until early 2009, and in the Russian Federation - not before 2010. In addition, still not entirely clear what stanadrt will be selected. This situation has some resemblance to the one that took shape at the beginnings of WiFi networks, with the only difference is that when installing a LAN you can order all equipment from one manufacturer and thus avoid problems of incompatibility. Aware of the vagueness of standards in the WiMAX Forum community have decided that candidates for WiMAX-certified will be required to join a trio and in a format prove the possibility of sharing data devices.
Pros WiMax in the other. Access points 802.16x (now the most "Viable" is the protocol version 802.16-2004) to be placed on high buildings and towers of cellular networks. Operating in the frequency range from 2 to 11 GHz, they enable wireless access to the channel width of up to 70 Mbit / sec. Provided a well-developed infrastructure, WiMax for ordinary Internet users can find the likeness of the world's mobile Internet. When the required level of coverage of access points, as well as the presence of special software consumers will be able to work c high-speed Internet via WiMax-each device, not only at home but on the street and in cafes, office, car, etc. Since some providers have opportunity to place their access point in a coverage area, an Internet user can choose the provider. WiMax devices themselves may be compact computers with special software, and portable audio and video players. This is an ideal.
If not ... Almost everything is not easy. The first network based on the fully WiMAX-certified equipment will be launched until early 2009, and in the Russian Federation - not before 2010. In addition, still not entirely clear what stanadrt will be selected. This situation has some resemblance to the one that took shape at the beginnings of WiFi networks, with the only difference is that when installing a LAN you can order all equipment from one manufacturer and thus avoid problems of incompatibility. Aware of the vagueness of standards in the WiMAX Forum community have decided that candidates for WiMAX-certified will be required to join a trio and in a format prove the possibility of sharing data devices.
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