Course benefits
This WiMAX course is designed for students in non-technical job titles, who require a brief tutorial on WiMAX applications, services, operations, and network architecture.
This WiMAX seminar is the ideal overview course for non-technical people in Sales, Marketing, Management, Finance and other non-technical roles who have a role in planning, financing, managing, marketing, selling, or supporting a WiMAX product or service.
The WiMAX overview gives a one-day WiMAX briefing on the key characteristics of the variety of networks which feature WiMAX standard equipment.
All delegates receive a comprehensive WiMAX course reference manual that incorporates real-world examples, experiences, and case studies.
Objectives
On completing this WiMAX seminar, you will:
- Understand essential WiMAX concepts and terminology.
- Understand the features and benefits of WiMAX versus other mobile and wireless technologies.
- Understand the applications of WiMAX networks.
- Understand the distinctions between fixed and mobile network architectures and services.
- Understand the distinctions between backhaul and access business cases.
- Understand the distinctions between networks designed for business versus residential service.
Who Should Attend
Non-technical staff seeking an authoritative coverage of WiMAX network concepts and terminology with case studies, combined with a non-technical understanding of the planning, design and implementation issues for WiMAX networks.
Example roles of our WiMAX seminar attendees include personnel in Sales, Marketing, Management, Finance and other non-technical roles.
Course Pre-requisites
Attendees on our WiMAX seminars typically have experience working in the Telecoms, Mobile, Wireless or IT industries.
Why this course?
Training from the creators of the technology™ - LEVER's WiMAX training course portfolio is developed in conjunction with DoceoTech, the US-based IEEE Training partner and WiMAX Forum member that is uniquely focussed on WiMAX training and certification.
Europe's leader in Wireless Training and Certification - LEVER Technology Group PLC are Europe's leading company for training and certification in wireless technologies, covering more technologies, in more depth, than any other company.
Scheduled courses and Onsite / One-Company training - LEVER deliver the most comprehensive training schedule in Europe. We deliver tailored training around the World for organisations of all types.
LEVER and WiMAX™
LEVER WiMAX courses are delivered by expert instructors, and deliver interactive class experiences, with cutting-edge perspectives on the key issues and trends with WiMAX.
LEVER is a full-service WiMAX™ consultancy, training and solutions company, with standards-based WiMAX courses written specifically for WiMAX design engineers, fundamental courses for managers and non-technical staff, and WiMAX training and certification tracks for WiMAX engineers.
About WiMAX™
WiMAX™ and WiMAX Forum™ are terms that are trademarked by the WiMAX Forum.
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WiMAX Overview - Course Content
Overview of Broadband Wireless Markets, Applications, and Requirements
Architecture of a broadband wireless access network
The variety of WiMAX Operators
WiMAX Access from a Laptop
WiMAX Access from Residence
WiMAX Access from a Small Business
WiMAX Quality of Service
WiMAX and mobility
The role of the WiMAX Forum™
WiMAX Profiles
WiMAX Products
Product types
Subscriber Stations: outdoor, indoor, PCMCIA, PDA, laptop
Government regulation and spectrum licensing
North American view
Global view
WiMAX Competitive Environment
Competing technologies
Fixed: DSL, Cable Modem, BPON, Pre-802.16 proprietary
Nomadic/Mobile: 2.5G, 3G, Wi-Fi, 802.20, Pre-802.16e, proprietary
Competing vendors
Value proposition for 802.16 in fixed subscriber stations
Value proposition for 802.16 in nomadic/mobile subscriber stations
Competing network operators
WiMAX Applications
Backhaul (WiFi, 2.5G, 3G)
Public Networks
Business customers
Single Family Residences, SOHO, urban/rural
Hotspots (e.g. airports)
Private Networks
Campus networks (business parks, corporate/education campuses)
Planning a WiMAX Service
Analyzing Requirements and Defining Services
Determining which of the six business models are best for you
Developing an order-of-magnitude network cost estimate
Network Architecture and Equipment Choices
Forecasting demand and service penetration
Quantifying financial investment, cost and return
Wireless Issues for the subscriber
Coverage
Noise and Interference
Multipath: Why multi-carrier approaches?
The Mobile future: 802.16e
Why a mobile version of 802.16?
802.16e adoption forecast
Handover
Cell Selection
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