THE WHATIS.COM WORD-OF-THE-DAY September 25, 2003 WiMAX
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WiMAX 802.16 technology is expected to enable multimedia applications with wireless connection and, with a range of up to 30 miles, enable networks to have a wireless last mile solution. WiMAX was formed in April 2001, in preparation for the original 802.16 specification published in December of that year. According to the WiMAX forum, the group's aim is to promote and certify compatibility and interoperability of devices based on the 802.16 specification, and to develop such devices for the marketplace. Members of the organization include Airspan, Alvarion, Analog Devices, Aperto Networks, Ensemble Communications, Fujitsu, Intel, Nokia, OFDM Forum, Proxim, and Wi-LAN. ______________________ RELATED TERMS: IEEE http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci214016,00.html?track=NL-34 broadband http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci211706,00.html?track=NL-34 ______________________ SELECTED LINKS: SearchMobileComputing offers a Shoreline Weekly column called "Another wireless standard? Oh MAN!" http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid40_gci894053,00.html?track=NL-34 The Inquirer explains the technology in their article, "WiMAX set to overshadow wi-fi." http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=10394 The WiMAX Forum has more information about the organization and the 802.16 standards. http://wimaxforum.org/index.asp ______________________ TODAY'S TECH NEWS: JUDGE STRIKES DOWN NATIONAL 'DO NOT CALL' LIST It was to take effect next week and ban telemarketing calls to millions of consumers. 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