WiMAX: Technology for Broadband Wireless Access

"WiMAX: Technology for Broadband Wireless Access" allows its readers to explore the innovative technology that is used for a wide variety of applications, ranging from point-to-point links to cellular networks.

The book starts with a detailed introduction to WiMAX, explaining how it branched out of the 802.16 standard framework. Then, it moves on to Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO).

If you ever wanted to learn more about the Medium Access Control (MAC) layer, the best Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, the structure of WiMAX networks - including base stations and network management systems, mesh networks, and more, you’ll find all the info here, in this book.

Cybersecurity professionals will appreciate the section about WiMAX security, which discusses authentication, authorization, and encryption techniques, helping people design and implement secure networks.

I especially liked the case study that discusses WiMAX’s potential to provide Internet access to areas with little or no connectivity.