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WiMAX: Standards and Security (WIMAX) by Syed A. Ahson and Mohammad Ilyas |
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 Description
As the demand for broadband services continues
to grow worldwide, traditional solutions, such as digital cable and
fiber optics, are often difficult and expensive to implement,
especially in rural and remote areas. The emerging WiMAX system
satisfies the growing need for high data-rate applications such as
voiceover IP, video conferencing, interactive gaming, and multimedia
streaming. WiMAX deployments not only serve residential and enterprise
users but can also be deployed as a backhaul for Wi-Fi hotspots or 3G
cellular towers. By providing affordable wireless broadband access, the
technology of WiMAX will revolutionize broadband communications in the
developed world and bridge the digital divide in developing countries.
Part of the WiMAX Handbook, this volume focuses on the standards and
security issues of WiMAX. The book examines standardized versus
proprietary solutions for wireless broadband access, reviews the core
medium access control protocol of WiMAX systems, and presents carriers'
perspectives on wireless services. It also discusses the main mobility
functions of the IEEE 802.16e standard, describes how to speed up WiMAX
handover procedures, presents the 802.16 mesh protocol, and surveys the
testing and certification processes used for WiMAX products. In
addition, the book reviews the security features of both IEEE 802.16
and WiMAX. With the revolutionary technology of WiMAX, the lives of
many will undoubtedly improve, thereby leading to greater economic
empowerment.
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