The wimax system provide faster speed at any distance and as many number as you an. It provides connection mainly where DSL or broadband connection is not available. It has provides proper access to the internet connection where the wimax tower facilities set in any area. The coverage under the wimax tower is in the range of 3000 sq. miles. Every wimax user must need wimax receiver in the form of card. Some computer or laptop has inbuilt facilities to access the wimax network.
The wimax tower connects with the card or receiver to provide high-speed connection. The wimax can provides internet connection to the rural areas where the broadband connection can’t be access. Wimax can give two types of wireless services like line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight. The line-of-sight provides fixed antenna set towards wimax tower while the non-line-of-sight has provides lower frequency system. The low frequency antenna can’t access the connection properly.
The line on sight has 66 GHz frequency while the non-line-of-sight has 2 to 11 GHz frequency.
The major advantage of the wimax over the wifi is that it provides access in 30 miles radius while the wifi has provided only 4 to 6 miles radius only. It is one of the fastest growing systems in USA now. People in the remote areas are now using the wimax connection than wifi.