Broadband Fixed Wireless Access: A System Perspective

- Detailed modeling of broadband fixed wireless access propagation channel, including new measurements for its time variation

- An extensive overview of the IEEE 802.16 standard

- A tutorial on implementation challenges for WiMAX terminals

- Discussion of the suitability of various multi-antenna techniques

- Elaboration of various techniques, i.e. autodirecting antennas, bridging with WLAN, and multi-hop networking, that can be used to reduce the cost of ownership of a WiMAX network for an operator

The authors cover a wide range of topics, from network deployment to implementation of terminals. Wireless professionals will gain a head start from the information on WiMAX technology. This is a must read book when starting with broadband fixed wireless access.