WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is the IEEE 802.16 standards-based wireless technology that provides MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) broadband connectivity. WiMAX is an Air Interface for Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Systems, also known as the IEEE WirelessMAN air interface. WiMAX-based systems can be used to transmit signals as far as 30 miles. So far,… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: September 24, 2004
Yachties Get All-In-One DSL-Wi-Fi Service
Square Mile International – a global wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) which serves the yachting community by running hotspots in marinas – has teamed up with Pipex and BT to offer broadband…well…just about everywhere. Through a single bill and subscription, punters can get broadband in ther homes, on board their boats in marinas, and out… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi World Under Threat From Symbol Patent
Wireless vendor Symbol Systems has told us it will be seeking a big license fee from all Wi-Fi equipment vendors for an infringed patent. And according to one manufacturer, Proxim, it stands a good chance of getting it. Via [techworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Broadband Network Rolls Across France
French vendor Altitude Telecom said Thursday it will launch a wireless broadband network across France using pre-WiMAX equipment from Alvarion Ltd. Via [internetweek.com]… Continue Reading
Public Safety Spectrum Makes Mesh
MeshNetworks of Maitland, Fla., has made its name creating citywide networks that usually support first responder departments like police and fire. They do it with equipment that operates in various radio spectrums, including the 2.4GHz range used by 802.11b/g—though MeshNetworks doesn’t use the 802.11/Wi-Fi standard (the company calls itself “radio-agnostic”). Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
802.11a: Refuge From Spectrum Hogs
The recent fight between the University of Texas and its students on the 2.4 GHz battle field may be over, but competition for the limited spectrum used by two wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) standards promises to saddle users with continued wireless connectivity problems. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Verizon Wireless’s High-Speed Service Takes On Wi-Fi
Verizon Wireless’s announcement, Wednesday, that it is significantly expanding its 3G footprint raises questions about whether the next-generation wireless data service can co-exist with Wi-Fi hotspots and other technologies. Via [crn.com]… Continue Reading