Information Communication Technology 9 - Networks

TECH ARTICLE #1 - WiMax Technology and the Future .... /25

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TECH ARTICLE #1 - WiMax Technology ..... /25

WiMAX is a standards-based wireless technology that provides high-throughput broadband connections over long distances. WiMAX can be used for a number of applications, including "last mile" broadband connections, hotspots and cellular backhaul, and high-speed enterprise connectivity for business.

It will allow for any wireless based technology to be controlled for a centralized handheld devoce over long distances. You will now be able to control your TV, answer any phone calls, surf the Web, and even video link from a single device - from anywhere in te world that has a data link to satellite.

Review the article below and prepare a typed response that fulfils the following:

~~~~ must be typed on 75% to 100% of one full word processing page. Font style plain and size 12. Headings can be bold and size 14. Minimum of 2 paragraphs.

~~~~~ First and second paragraphs - is to be a summary of the important points or issues addressed by the article. Summarize what the article says , not what you feel or think.

You can paraphrase, but do not copy sentences used by the author unless you give credit.
~~~~~ Last paragraph is to be your response, your feelings, opinions and reactions to the important points or issues

You can agree, disagree and state reasons why. You can relate personal experience. You can speculate on benefits, or harm if the technology referred to is used properly or misused. You can make a judgment on the potential compared to competitive technology you may be aware of. You can speculate on the future etc. etc.

Format and editing, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, neat layout, suitable graphics will all be considered when grading your review article.

wimax.jpg

SAVE AND ** E-MAIL YOUR TECH ARTICLE REVIEW FOR GRADING .......... /25

Once you feel confident that you have completed this Tech Article review assignment, e-mail your document as an attachment to your instructor at the following address:

aujla_m@sd36.bc.ca

Your document should include the appropriate file extension in order for the formating to remain in transmission.

For sending documents from Apppleworks, use the extension ".cwk". A correct file name and extension would look similar to:

techarticle1.cwk

The assigned value for this assignment will be returned once it has been graded.