WiMAX (Wireless Interoperability for Microwave Access) is not a technology, but rather a certification mark given to equipment that meets certain conformity and interoperability tests for the IEEE 802.16 family of standards. This equipment will enable the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL without the need for direct line-of-sight with a base station.
WiMAX is not the same as WiFi (802.11b standards). Due to it’s inherant limited range (100 yards) and throughput, WiFi networks are better suited for “Hot Spot” uses in homes, coffee shops and airports compared to a WiMAX systems which will easily cover a small city with one BTS. WiFi has also been notorious for its lack of security where WiMAX systems provide multilevel encryption.
A WiMAX base station will deliver speeds up to 40 Mbps per channel for fixed and portable access applications in typical cell radius of 6 miles and provide enough bandwidth to simultaneously support hundreds of businesses with T-1 speed connectivity and thousands of residences with DSL speed connectivity.
Mobile WiMAX networks are based on OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) technology are expected to provide up to 15 Mbps of capacity within a typical cell radius deployment of up to 1-2 miles.
MECA offers high performance components for broadband LAN’s and mobile systems in both 2.4 GHz & 5.5 GHz frequency ranges. WiFi / WiMAX Splitters are available in 2-way and 3-way SMA or N-Female connector configurations. Their rugged construction and excellent performance across all wireless bands make them ideal for combining and dividing signals for in-building wireless, WiMAX and WiFi systems. Weatherproof model (IP65). Made in USA. STOCK - 2 weeks ARO.
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