Wi-Max : A viable alternative to Wi-Fi? - Page 2

Cherub211 · 03-26-2004, 04:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wizardPC

WiMax really sounds like fixed wireless to me. you know, point to point broadband with directional antennas. good for home users who want broadband but cant get cable/DSL because they are too far from the central office.

I've had a wireless broadband connection like the one you mention here, now that I think of it. (point to point broadband) I'm pretty sure it was provided by Sprint in the Tucson, Arizona area. They discontinued service because nobody would join in. DSL and Cable beat them out.

Toups · 03-26-2004, 04:58 PM

It was called Sprint Broadband direct and was based on licensed frequencies.

wizardPC · 03-26-2004, 06:31 PM

WiMax = 802.16d

We have an apartment complex here in starkville that has some 802.16a equipment, which they then transfer to some 802.11b AP's throughout the complex.

I'll take pictures if you guys wanna see it.