The technology WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) protocol is IEEE 802.16, which is in contrast to other wireless technologies, provides high-speed connections over long distances, even with no direct visibility of the object, the reflected signal. < / p>

WiMAX technology allows you to work in any setting, including in dense urban development, ensuring high quality and speed of data transmission. Networks and WiMAX systems are designed to provide real-time services and to build channels of IP with guaranteed quality of service. A single standard for WiMAX networks ensures interoperability of devices from various manufacturers, and application of adaptive signal processing techniques provide significant coverage for fixed and mobile subscribers.

WiMAX technology can be used to create broadband connections «last mile», the deployment of wireless access points, a network of subsidiaries companies and other tasks that were previously limited to traditional technologies.

WiMAX technology allows for Internet access at speeds and zone coverage, significantly higher than the contemporary networks of WiFi. Wi-Fi - a technology of wireless communications for small distances: in office buildings, cafes ... The distance from the hot-spot Wi-Fi to your computer no more than tens of meters. Technology WiMax - a network of broadband wireless access, which is created in the entire city, and the distance from the receiver to the base station is measured by kilometers already.

In turn, local networks Wi-Fi networks are a logical extension of WiMAX. Do service providers opportunities for constructing «virtual operators» WiFi services using WiMAX infrastructure as network aggregation. This solution significantly reduces operating costs for the deployment of WiFi-networks, and paves the way to the final recipient of a large number of service providers average.

WiMAX offers data transmission at speeds up to 70 Mbps with an effective range up to 20 km. Reliable not only in the areas of line of sight, but in a reflected signal. The standard provides support for classes of services, provides a wide range of services from Internet access to "clean" channel and telephony. WiMAX operates in the frequency range of 2-11 GHz (available on the equipment used today ranges 3.5 GHz and 5.8 GHz).

Technology WiMAX, as well as certification and ensuring the compatibility of equipment, is an international Association of WiMAX Forum. In summer 2005, the Forum will begin certification of equipment for fixed wireless standard 802.16-2004. There are currently developing a new version of the standard - 802.16e, allowing mobile subscribers. Expected adoption of the standard - September 2005