With the advent of Wi MAX standards ratification Horsebridge have the ability to provide a range of Wi MAX technology products and solutions. Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wi MAX) is currently one of the hottest technologies in wireless.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802 committee, which sets networking standards such as Ethernet (802.3) and WiFi (802.11), has published a set of standards that define Wi MAX IEEE 802.16-2004 (also known as Revision D) was published in 2004 for fixed applications; 802.16 Revision E (which adds mobility) is planned for publication in 2005.
The Wi MAX Forum is an industry body formed to promote the IEEE 802.16 standard and perform interoperability testing. The Wi MAX Forum has adopted certain profiles based on the 802.16 standards for interoperability testing and “Wi MAX certification”. These operate in the 2.5GHz, 3.5GHz and 5.8GHz frequency bands, which typically are licensed by various government authorities.
Wi MAX, is based on an RF technology called Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), which is a very effective means of transferring data when carriers of width of 5MHz or greater can be used. At carrier widths of 10MHz or greater, OFDM really shines. Below 5MHz carrier width, current CDMA based 3G systems are comparable to OFDM in terms of performance.
HOW WILL WIMAX BE USED?
Wi MAX is a technology designed for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA), which traditionally operates in non-cellular frequencies above 2GHz. That spectrum includes the MDS bands between 2.3 and 2.7 GHz (used in North America ), the international FWA bands between 3.3 and 3.8 GHz, and unlicensed frequencies such as 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz, typically used for WiFi and cordless telephony. Although current 802.16 standards support the entire frequency range between 2 and 6 GHz, the Wi MAX forum has focused Wi MAX certification on the 2.5GHz, 3.5GHz and 5.8GHz bands.
Broadband Wireless Access is used today for:
- Last mile access to residences for basic telephony services when wire line infrastructure doesn't already exist, such as in developing countries and rural areas.
- T1/E1 service for small businesses and enterprises
- Provision of Wireless Internet Service Provider (ISP or WISP) services
- Competitive access backhaul for businesses and cell sites
- Temporary backhaul for sporting events and tradeshows
- Provision of broadband backhaul for 3G cell sites
These applications are met today with either proprietary airlinks, or with other TDD standards such as TDD-UMTS. Wi MAX will support similar applications with 802.16 Revision D. With 802.16e (which adds mobility,) Wi MAX will also be used for:
- Mobile telephony services using Voice Over IP
- Mobile multi-media services based on IP
- Low cost data downloads through “Hot Zones”
RedMAX - Wi-Max Solution
Redline’s WiMAX solutions are designed to operate in a wide range of network designs and deployments, including point-to-point and point-to-multi-point, in urban and rural geographies.
With the advent of the WiMAX-based RedMAX family, Redline is delivering the benefits of its third-generation OFDM technology and its core products to a larger customer base, including operators with last-mile access requirements for SOHO and residential customers.
A carrier-grade base station, the RedMAX Base Station (AN-100U) is the key building block of the RedMAX family, able to support advanced applications, including voice, video, VoIP and prioritized data traffic to the RedMAX Subscriber units, which feature the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5116 broadband interface.
Horsebridge Services:
As well as supplying the AN-50e, we also provide a host of supporting services, including:
• Installation.
• Commissioning.
• Technical support.
• Spares support.
• Product training.
If you would like to know more about the AN-50e, then why not contact us now.
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Whatever your Wi MAX requirements, Horsebridge has the answer.
Horsebridge Network Systems has been selected by Airspan Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIRN) to provide Next Generation Sync™ technology for the AS.MAX product line which is being used by Yozan, for the world's first major deployment of a WiMAX Metropolitan Area Network. Yozan launched a commercial service on 25 December, 2005 that is delivering high speed IP connectivity, and supports video, voice and broadband data services. 
