Broadband Fixed Wireless Access provides a systematic overview of the
emerging WiMAX technology, and much of the material is based on the
practical experiences of the authors in building new systems. This
material will be of significant interest to network architects and
developers of broadband fixed wireless access products. With the advent
of the IEEE 802.16 standard (has the standard or any part of it been
adopted or is likely to be adopted soon?) and next generation equipment,
this technology has been growing in interest. The authors discuss
applications at microwave frequencies between 2 and 11 GHz that could be
attractive options for operators without an existing access
infrastructure for reaching end users. This introductory volume
demystifies the technology and provides technical exposure to the
various system trade-offs. Additionally, the book features the following
highlights:
- Detailed modeling of broadband fixed wireless access propagation
channel, including new measurements for its time variation
- An extensive overview of the IEEE 802.16 standard
- A tutorial on implementation challenges for WiMAX terminals
- Discussion of the suitability of various multi-antenna techniques
- Elaboration of various techniques, i.e. autodirecting antennas,
bridging with WLAN, and multi-hop networking, that can be used to reduce
the cost of ownership of a WiMAX network for an operator
The authors cover a wide range of topics, from network deployment to
implementation of terminals. Wireless professionals will gain a head
start from the information on WiMAX technology. This is a must read book
when starting with broadband fixed wireless access.
