Alvarion Ltd. said today it successfully has demonstrated a working WiMAX-ready CPE using the Intel Corp. PRO/Wireless 5116 broadband interface. Alvarion has integrated the PRO/Wireless 5116 into its BreezeMAX 3500 CPE, marking the culmination of a two-year development effort with Intel.
The Intel PRO/Wireless 5116 broadband interface is a system-on-a-chip that supports WiMAX last-mile connectivity to homes and businesses. Using the ratified IEEE 802.16-2004 specification, the Intel chip and Alvarion system provide high-throughput broadband connections over long distances. WiMAX can be used for a number of applications, primarily "last mile" broadband connections.
BreezeMAX is an OFDM platform with advanced NLOS functionality designed for operators to offer broadband IP-based data and voice services, allowing for the easy, cost-effective evolution of networks to WiMAX standard solutions.
