WiMAX Broadband Wireless Access Technology, based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, is at the origin of great promises for various markets covering fixed wireless Internet access, Backhauling and Mobile cellular networks. WiMAX: Technology for Broadband Wireless Access provides a global picture of WiMAX and a large number of details that makes access to WiMAX documents much easier. Illustrations and clear explanations for all the main procedures of WiMAX pedagogically presented in a succession of relatively short chapters Topics covered include WiMAX genesis and framework, WiMAX topologies, protocol layers, MAC layer, MAC frames, WiMAX access multiple physical layer, QoS Management, Radio Resource Management, Bandwidth allocation, Network Architecture, Mobility and Security Features a list of abbreviations and their definitions, and explanations of wealth tables and figures Highlights the most recent changes, including changes in 802.16e standard, which is needed for Mobile WiMAX Includes technical comparisons of WiMAX vs.