WiMAX Technology and Network Evolution / IEEE ComSoc Pocket Guides to Communications Technologies (PDF)

Written and edited by experts who have developed WiMAX
technology and standards

WiMAX, the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access,
represents a paradigm shift in telecommunications technology. It
offers the promise of cheaper, smaller, and simpler technology
compared to existing broadband options such as DSL, cable, fiber,
and 3G wireless.

WiMAX Technology and Network Evolution is the first
publication to present an accurate, complete, and objective
description of mobile WiMAX technology. Each chapter was written
and edited by experts, all of whom have been directly engaged in
and lead the development of WiMAX either through the IEEE 802.16
Working Group or the WiMAX Forum. As a result, the book addresses
not only key technical concepts and design principles, but also a
wide range of practical issues concerning this new wireless
technology, including:

* Detailed description of WiMAX technology features and
capabilities from both radio and network perspectives

* WiMAX technology evolution in the near and long term

* Emerging broadband services enabled by the WiMAX networks

* Regulatory issues affecting WiMAX deployment and global
adoption

* WiMAX accounting, roaming, and network management

Each chapter ends with a summary and a list of references to
facilitate further research.

Wireless engineers, service designers, product managers,
telecommunications professionals, network operators, and academics
will all gain new insights into the key issues surrounding the
development and implementation of mobile WiMAX. Moreover, the book
will help them make informed management and business decisions in
devising their own WiMAX strategies.