The document compares the 802.16 and 802.11 wireless networking standards. 802.16 is designed for metropolitan area networks with longer ranges of up to 50 km, support for thousands of users, quality of service guarantees, and security features like Triple-DES and RSA encryption. 802.11 is optimized for shorter indoor ranges around 100 meters and license-exempt local area networks. While 802.11 focuses on WiFi, 802.16 can be used for various broadband applications including residential broadband, small business services, and enterprise backhaul when combined with 802.11 it provides a complete metropolitan and local area network solution.

1. Jeff Orr [email_address] 802.16 and 802.11: The right technology in the right place

2. 802.16 Applications BACKHAUL 1 RESIDENTIAL & SoHo DSL 3 2 4 ALWAYS BEST CONNECTED 802.16 802.11 802.11 Multi-Point BACKHAUL 802.11 FRACTIONAL T1 for SMALL BUSINESS T1+ LEVEL SERVICE ENTERPRISE BACKHAUL for HOTSPOTS

3. 802.11 Spectrum GHz 1 3 2 4 ISM: Industrial, Scientific & Medical Band – Unlicensed band UNII : Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure band – Unlicensed band UNII ISM 5 ISM

4. 802.11/802.16 Spectrum GHz 1 3 2 4 ISM: Industrial, Scientific & Medical Band – Unlicensed band UNII: Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure band – Unlicensed band UNII ISM 5 International Licensed US Licensed Japan Licensed International Licensed ISM 802.16a has both licensed and license-exempt options

6. Relative Performance 802.16a ~5.0 bps/Hz ~2.7 bps/Hz 54 Mbps 20 MHz 63 Mbps* 10, 20 MHz; 1.75, 3.5, 7, 14 MHz; 3, 6 MHz 802.11a Channel Bandwidth Maximum bps/Hz Maximum Data Rate * Assuming a 14 MHz channel 802.16a is designed for metropolitan performance