WiMax (802.16) is is a newer standard of wireless networking designed to provide the last mile of high speed internet access to the end user. WiMax was designed to provide (MAN) Metropolitan Area Access, to homes and businesses.

WiMax base stations will have the ability to provide approximately 60 businesses with T1 access and hundreds of homes with DSL/Cable speed access...in theory. WiMax (MAN) deployments are similar to a WiFi network. Non - line of sight towers operate on a range similar to WiFi . WiMax can operate right next to cell phone towers with no interference.

WiMax networks are similar to Wifi in deployment. The Wimax Base station/Tower will beam a signal to a WiMax Receiver. Third world countries will greatly benefit from deploying WiMax networks. WiMax can handle virtually all the same protocols Wifi can including VOIP. African countries are now going to start deploying WiMax networks instead of cell phone networks. As WiMax is deployed in more areas theory and real life capabilities of WiMax will come to light. The differences between WiMax and Wifi are simple. Think of a WiMax network as an ISP with out wires, with the signal providing your internet access to your business/ home.

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Executive Summary about DSL Wireless Modem - An All In One Device to Build a Wireless Network in the Home by KI Grinsing

With DSL wireless modem, you can build a wireless network in home easily and securely.

All the requirements you need to build a simple wireless network in home or SOHO is a single all-in-one DSL wireless modem. What are actually the requirements to build a wireless network in home?

Firstly, you need a DSL modem. A DSL wireless modem includes a built-in DSL modem - the first requirements you need.

Thirdly, you need a wireless access point. All wireless devices communicate with the wireless network infrastructure using the wireless access point. Access point bridges network devices in the wireless network with the network devices in the wired network. Wireless access points extend your network wirelessly within the wireless coverage. A DSL wireless modem includes the function of the wireless access point - the third requirements you need.

Typically the DSL wireless modem includes a 4-port LAN Switch. Typical DSL wireless modem includes the above four functions, a DSL modem, a router / firewall, a wireless access point, and a Switch LAN. Network Setup and Connection

Since DSL wireless modem is a single device - a single solution in building the wireless network, the connection and configuration is simple. By default, with a single connection to the DSL line - the wireless network will be functional. Connect the Internet port (or the WAN port) of the DSL wireless modem to the phone line (the DSL line).

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Execute Summary by Stephen Orgill

There is more to the wireless desktop than you might think as well.

The Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

Plus limiting the mouse wire can mean limiting the mouse movement as well. Having a wireless mouse will also help in gaming. Most wireless mice are just as responsive as corded ones and your wire wont snag at that vital moment when online gaming.

Wireless Printers

While printers are not being produced as wireless as yet. Currently what you can by for your USB connected printers is a two small connecters that plug into your printer and USB port which connect together like a wireless network. Its almost a wireless USB connection if you like. A second advantage would be that connecting your printer to a wireless network for sharing will be much easier.

Wireless Networking

I think the biggest advantage of wireless technology has to be Wireless Networking. For a simple network (peer to peer) on two computers all you need is two wireless networking cards setup to the same channel. Anything you can do with a wired network you can do with wireless technology.

Software firewalls are also recommended on wireless connections (as well as wired) just for added security against unwanted virus' or Adware/Spyware.

Wireless Headphones / Microphone

Wireless headphones are readily available from many manufacturers. These are really one of the most practical uses of wireless technology behind the networking.

Wireless Speakers

Wireless speakers will remove loads of wires from the back of your computer.

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