This note covers the following topics: Mesh
Networks, Inter-operability and QoS, Wireless Services, WiMAX Infrastructure,
WiMAX Network IP-based Architecture, End-to-End WiMAX Architecture, WiMAX
Protocol, Mobile WiMAX, Advanced features of WiMAX, Markets for WiMAX, Current
Status of WiMAX and WiMAX Scenario.
Author(s): Sanida Omerovic, Faculty of Electrical Engineering,
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
This paper performs a detailed comparison of the LTE and WiMAX
standards and delves into the intricacies of each of them. Covered topics are:
System Architecture, WiMAX Architecture, Network Reference Model, Seamless
integration with 3GPP networks, Air Interface Radio Aspects, Frequency bands,
Radio Access Modes, Air Interface Protocol Aspects and Physical Layer Control
Mechanisms.