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This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the MAX-706.
1.1 About Your MAX-706
The MAX-706 is an IEEE 802.16e compliant WiMAX MIMO 2.5GHz Express card for your
computer. It allows you to access the Internet by connecting to a WiMAX wireless network.
The utility provides easy management of your MAX-706. See the appendix for detailed
product specifications.
1.1.1 Application Overview
In a wireless metropolitan area network (MAN), the MAX-706 connects to a base station (BS)
for Internet access.
The following diagram shows a notebook computer equipped with the MAX-706 connecting
to the Internet through a base station (marked BS).
Figure 1 Mobile Station and Base Station
1.2 MAX-706 Hardware
Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to make hardware connections.
1.2.1 LEDs
The following figure shows the LEDs (lights) on the MAX-706.
MAX-706 User's Guide
Getting Started
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