Wireless Personal Area Network (Wpan); Worldwide Interoperability For Microwave Access (Wimax) - Dell Inspiron 17R Reference Manual

WWAN is also known as Mobile Broadband network, is a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical
area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to 1000 feet. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as the
computer is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Contact your service provider for coverage details.

Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

WPAN helps interconnect wireless devices centered around your personal workspace. WPAN technology supports communication over a short distance.
Bluetooth, used as the basis for a new standard, IEEE 802.15. is an example of WPAN

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX)

WiMAX is a standards based telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. WiMAX enables delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an
alternative to wired broadband like cable and DSL. It is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is also called Wireless MAN and provides fixed and laptop
connectivity without the need for direct line-of-sight with a base station. Mobile wireless broadband support is expected in the near future.
Related Information
Setting Up Your Network
Setting Up LAN
Setting Up WLAN
Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection
Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection
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