Performance of WiMAX networks

dc.contributor.author	Ρήγας, Α.	el
dc.contributor.author	Πατινιωτάκης, Ε.	el
dc.contributor.author	Αγαπίου, Γιώργος	el
dc.contributor.author	Βουδούρης, Κωνσταντίνος	el
dc.contributor.author	Δημητριάδου, Ελένη	el
dc.date.accessioned	2015-05-12T20:18:15Z
dc.date.issued	2015-05-12
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/11400/10260
dc.rights	Αναφορά Δημιουργού-Μη Εμπορική Χρήση-Όχι Παράγωγα Έργα 3.0 Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες	*
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/	*
dc.source	http://www.igi-global.com	en
dc.subject	Wireless networks
dc.subject	Telecommunications
dc.subject	Ασύρματα δίκτυα
dc.subject	Τηλεπικοινωνίες
dc.title	Performance of WiMAX networks	en
heal.type	bookChapter
heal.classification	Technology
heal.classification	Electronics
heal.classification	Τεχνολογία
heal.classification	Ηλεκτρονική
heal.classificationURI	http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85133147
heal.classificationURI	http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85042383
heal.classificationURI	N/A-Τεχνολογία
heal.classificationURI	N/A-Ηλεκτρονική
heal.identifier.secondary	DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-805-0.ch006
heal.dateAvailable	10000-01-01
heal.language	en
heal.access	forever
heal.publicationDate	2010
heal.bibliographicCitation	Rigas, A., Patiniotakis, G., Agapiou, G., Voudouris, K. and Dimitriadou, E. (2010) Performance of WiMAX Networks. In Lazakidou, A. et al. Wireless Technologies for Ambient Assisted Living and Healthcare: Systems and Applications (p.88-101). Hershey: IGI Global	en
heal.abstract	The term WiMAX is an abbreviation of Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access and it is defined in IEEE, as the 802.16 family of standards. Unlike other legacy Point-to-Multipoint wireless technologies, WiMAX is able to offer higher transmission rates, quality of service assurance and hence it can be compared to other wireline technologies. Additionally, WiMAX is proven to be useful for telemedicine purposes (live surgeries and medical examinations, medical conferences etc.), especially in distant areas. WiMAX is based on two major standards; one is the IEEE802.16d that was developed specifically for fixed wireless communications and is dedicated mainly in LOS environments and can be used in many cases, where fixed infrastructure is not available. On the other hand, 802.16e can be used in cases of both fixed and moving subscribers, while providing better coverage, performance and even higher transmission rates. This chapter describes the major capabilities of the WiMAX standard and presents the performance of WiMAX networks based on measurements taken during laboratory and field tests.	en
heal.publisher	IGI Global Publications	el
heal.fullTextAvailability	false
heal.bookName	Wireless Technologies for Ambient Living and Health care: Systems and Applications	en