What is WiMAX?
WiMAX(Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)is a
standards-based technology that makes the delivery of last mile Wireless Broadband access
possible.
"The last mile is the final leg of delivering connectivity from a
communications provider to a customer" (Wikipedia). WiMAX is a very powerful wireless broadband access standard that is also referred to as
"WiFi on steroids" or802.16.The
802.16 designation comes from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). They use a numbering
system to classify a wide range of technological protocols.
Videos to watch on WiMAX:
It's predicted that wireless
networking will become so popular that we will be able to access the Internet from almost anywhere at any time.
It's just a matter of time. In addition to this, all signs are there that WiMAX will become the dominating Wireless Broadband access
standard within the next few years.
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