IEEE 802.16-2004
Part 16: Air Interface for Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Systems
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802.16-2004 is a standard for Part 16: Air Interface for Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Systems, defining technical requirements for fixed wireless communication links. In the context of Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies, it helps frame how broadband access systems are structured, evaluated, and compared. This makes 802.16-2004 relevant for organizations that need a clear reference for system design, interoperability, and performance expectations in fixed wireless deployments.
About 802.16-2004
This standard addresses the air interface used by fixed broadband wireless access systems, with attention to how equipment communicates over wireless links in a fixed installation context. 802.16-2004 is part of a technical framework that supports consistent implementation and testing of broadband access technologies. For engineers, procurement teams, and compliance reviewers, it provides a common basis for specifying radio access behavior, interface compatibility, and conformance-related checks.
Where is 802.16-2004 used?
802.16-2004 is typically used in fixed wireless access networks where broadband service is delivered between base station equipment and subscriber-side installations. It may apply to access points, customer premise radios, and related networking hardware used to extend connectivity where wired service is limited or impractical. In practice, the standard is most relevant to wireless access planning, system integration, and equipment selection for fixed-link broadband deployments.
Importance in practice
Using 802.16-2004 as a reference helps reduce ambiguity during design, testing, and purchasing decisions. It gives teams a clearer target for technical compliance and helps support consistent performance across compatible equipment. For fixed broadband wireless access systems, that consistency can improve interoperability planning, lower integration risk, and make it easier to compare products against a defined technical baseline. The result is a more controlled approach to specification and deployment.
- Fixed broadband wireless air interface
- Access system design reference
- Equipment compatibility and testing
- Wireless link performance expectations
- Superseded standard status
- Publication Date: 2004
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
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