Monday, January 2, 2012

WiMax UK: What's the difference between Fixed and Mobile WiMax?

By Barber Paul


Though both called WiMAX, 802.16d fixed WiMAX and 802.16e mobile WiMAX are 2 completely different broadband technologies. The former, 16d, was developed to provide the "last mile" connectivity for homes and ventures. The second technology, 16e, was developed to expand mobile services. Both mobile and fixed WiMAX technologies , however , were created to compete with and become alternatives to the prevailing telecommunications and broadband Web technologies.



There are are some quite stark differences between these 2 broadband technologies "making one the wiser choice over the other dependent on your broadband Net necessities.



Size, Source, Power Output and Broadband Range

The terminal devices or Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) for mobile and fixed WiMAX are so different in size, and power source, output power, and range. Since the CPE for fixed WiMAX is positioned in a certain area and not continually moved around, it can come in any size. The CPE and the base station are both powered by a direct power source rather than that of a battery. Together with a base station that may also support a high power output, you can expect fixed WiMAX to have a broadband Internet range of five to 40 kilometres.



The terminal element of mobile WiMAX, on the other hand, is made to be mobile, hence it's tiny and depends on its host device's main processor (like a laptop PC or a cell telephone). Since the base station requires a high power output, there's an asymmetrical connection between the CPE and base station. This connection, with the processing prerequisites for portable gadgets, restricts the range of 16e technology to 2 to 3 kilometres.



Cost

Most folks think that using mobile WiMAX will cost less than using fixed WiMAX, but this presumption is inaccurate.



Using fixed WiMAX costs less than using mobile WiMAX for 1 or 2 reasons. 16e's terminal element needs the host processor of a portable or a handset as a source of energy and for processing wants so you may also be stumping up for these devices. Taking under consideration the signal range of a mobile WiMAX CPE, you'll need one or two units to cover the same range that a fixed WiMAX CPE covers.



Which Is the Better Alternative?

The cost of getting reliable broadband Internet (like fiber, satellite, and DSL/E1/T1) has risen over the years, so enterprises and homes are looking for a more affordable yet equally trusty alternative. Both non-fixed and fixed WiMAX can offer the choice broadband Net needed nonetheless , carriers in the UK have not begun to choose between the 2. Considering the cost of mobile WiMAX based mostly on its processing wants and signal range, fixed WiMAX is the less expensive choice. Agricultural areas and complexes that are underserved by traditional telecoms suppliers can utilize a fixed broadband solution that will provide Web connectivity across a huge geographical area.



As established, fixed WiMAX is the cheaper broadband alternative; but the choice still relies upon your personal or business necessities. If you want one for your business or for a big area such as a college campus, fixed WiMAX will be able to supply a broader signal range. If you are getting broadband for personal use and you'll be mobile, then mobile WiMAX could be the smarter choice.




About the Author:



0 comments:

Post a Comment