Wireless MANs
There's an increasing interest in the application of wireless technologies to MANs, particularly in line with wireless local loop deployments, delivery of Internet access and high-speed video transmissions, and the new role of wireless competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs).
The range of MANs is up to 30 miles (50 kilometers). The configuration can be point-to-point or multipoint. The data rates for MANs are low to medium; 9,600 bps up to 128Kbps is typical—but in some arrangements, such as with the use of VSAT, up to 512Kbps may be feasible. Wireless LANs make use of both the licensed (800MHz to 935MHz range) and unlicensed (2.4GHz) bands. The technologies used to facilitate wireless MANs include microwave, infrared laser, ...
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