WiMAX FOR WIRELESS BROADBAND ACCESS

Training Focus

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) promises to fill the gap between Wireless LANs and wide area networks and claims to be a cost-effective fixed wireless alternative to conventional wire-line DSL and cable connections. Industry’s high-gloss brochures list various advantages of WiMAX like interoperability due to certified equipment, non line of sight applications, peak data rates of up to 72 Mbit/s and service area ranges of up to 50 km. Yet what’s behind the hype? The seminar will analyze technical and operational aspects of WiMAX and discuss possible applications to get to the bottom of industry’s promises.

Course Objectives

After the training the trainees will understand the key features and limitations of WiMAX and will be qualified to assess the opportunities of WiMAX for their own business.

Suitable for

Everyone interested in technical and economical aspects of WiMAX networks; radio link planning and realization engineers, system engineers and Regulatory Authorities.

Prerequisites

General knowledge in radio communications technology.

  

Contents

  • Business opportunities for wireless broadband
  • Wireless systems for broadband access
  • Technology behind WiMAX
  • WiMAX market and business
  • Regulation of WiMAX bands
  • Planning of WiMAX networks

Dates / Location / Language

  • Nov 7 - 8, 2007 / Lichtenau, Germany / English
  • Apr 8 - 9, 2008 / Lichtenau, Germany / English

Course Fee

1,060 € (excluding VAT)