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    What is WiMAX?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by joycecylam, Jan 25, 2006.

  1. joycecylam

    joycecylam Notebook Consultant

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    Appreciate if anyone could give an overview of the technology and applications, standards (either released or in-progress), future trend. Much thanks.
     
    joycecylam, Jan 25, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    WiMax is similar to WiFi except it has much longer range. It is particularily advantageous because the last mile of the connection is the most expensive to install.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 25, 2006
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