Advantages & Disadvantages of WiMAX

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)  is one of the latest wireless technology designed to enable high-speed mobile Internet access to devices including notebook PCs, mobile phones, gaming devices,and more. It is known as fourth generation (4G) wireless technology as it outruns 3G technology by means of data transmission and coverage area. WiMax delivers low-cost, open networks and is the first IP mobile Internet solution enabling efficient networks for data, video, and voice. WiMAX can provide broadband wireless access(BWA) u to 50km for fixed stations, and about 5 to 15km for mobile stations.

Advantages:

 Wide-Area Wireless Network:

1.  Provides mobility to user with access to the Internet.

2. Convenient to user because of the ubiquitous connection.

3. High speed radio wave data transmission (up to 10Mb).

4. Does not require telephone line.

5. Designed with better quality of service (QoS)
6. Non-line of sight connection.
7. Provides wide area connectivity up to 50km radius from transmission tower.

Disadvantages:

1. New technology which is still unstable, frequent disconnections.

2. Many interference disruption/slows down connection (weather, cordless phone, microwave oven)

3. Connection weakens when distance increases, away from transmission tower.
4. Wireless technology more prone to hackers.

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P1 WiMAX is one of the first and  leading WiMax companies established in Malaysia. They provide WiMAX connections in various location in Malaysia. Currently improving  and expanding area of coverage in strategic locations in Malaysia.

P1 WiMAX modem which receives signal from transmission tower. 

                                                                                          By, George Sieow
References:

http://www.intel.com/technology/wimax/

http://www.wimax.com/general/what-is-wimax
http://pcworld.about.com/od/wirelessnetworking/WiMax-Is-Here-What-You-Need-t.htm
http://www.p1.com.my/