Chapter 3 Max-506 Utility; Overview; What You Can Do In This Chapter; What You Need To Know - ZyXEL Communications MAX-506 - V1.0 Manual

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3.1 Overview

This chapter discusses WiMAX and introduces each screen in the ZyXEL utility. See
the Quick Start Guide for hardware and utility installation procedures.
WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is the IEEE 802.16
wireless networking standard, which provides high-bandwidth, wide-range
wireless service across wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs). ZyXEL is a
member of the WiMAX Forum, the industry group dedicated to promoting and
certifying interoperability of wireless broadband products.

3.2 What You Can Do in This Chapter

• Use the Status screen
your WiMAX connection.
• Use the Device Information - System screen
your software and firmware information.
• Use the Device Information - Connection screen
view information about your WiMAX connection.
• Use the Network Settings screen

3.3 What You Need To Know

The following terms and concepts may help as you read this chapter.
WiMAX Roaming
In a wireless metropolitan area network (MAN), a wireless-capable computer is
known either as a mobile station (MS) or a subscriber station (SS). Mobile stations
use the IEEE 802.16e standard and are able to maintain connectivity while
switching their connection from one base station to another base station
(handover) while subscriber stations use other standards that do not have this
MAX-506 User's Guide
MAX-506 Utility
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