differentiate between wifi and wimax
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Wifi and WiMax are used to create wireless network connections. Wifi is used to create small networks and used to connect printers, conmputers, gaming consoles. WiMax uses spectrum to deliver connection to network. WiMax is used to provide internet services such as Mobile Data and hotspots
Explanation:
WiMAX and Wi-Fi are both wireless technologies but Wi-Fi can only be operated in short ranges (Max 250 m) and WiMAX could be operated in long ranges (around 30 Km). WiMAX has fixed and mobile version which could be used for several applications with higher bandwidth (around 40 Mbps). Like DSL or Cable internet in cities, WiMAX could be a cable broadband replacement in rural areas where most providers don’t have copper network to offer DSL services. And 40 Mbps is much faster than even ADSL2+. Triple play services like voice, video and data could be easily offered over WiMAX. The new version of WiMAX 802.16m is expected to deliver 1 Gbps which is equivalent to Fibre to Home and it’s very useful for backhauling of remote offices or provider access stations.