3. WMAN (Wireless Metropolitan Area Network)

3.1 IEEE 802.16

The IEEE 802 Committee has entrusted the 802.16 Working Group with the task of developing standards for broadband wireless transmission. IEEE 802.16, also known commercially as WiMAX, will enable operators to provide xDSL service to isolated rural areas, via WMAN backbones. The specifications of this system are to ensure the efficient transport of heterogeneous traffic supporting quality of service, and to use a licensed frequency spectrum. The 802.16 standards concern the radio...