Fixed wireless is a type of wireless connectivity between two or more fixed locations, often used for private and commercial applications. Microwaves are used to establish the signal, and antennas are mounted outdoors. It is commonly used for WLANs and can connect multiple buildings on a single wireless network. It is also explored as a means of providing Internet access in rural areas.
Fixed wireless is a form of wireless service or connectivity that exists between two or more fixed locations, rather than mobile or portable locations. This type of wireless connectivity is often established between two fairly permanent locations, such as two buildings, and can be used for a variety of private and commercial applications. Microwaves are typically used to establish the signal between locations on this type of wireless system, and the antennas or antennas used are often mounted outdoors and intended for sending and receiving precise signals. Fixed wireless services can also be used for broadband Internet access, often as a preferable alternative to wired connections in some regions.
While there are several uses for a fixed wireless system, it is commonly used in setting up a wireless local area network (WLAN). A standard local area network (LAN) is often created through the use of wired connections, such as fiber optic or Ethernet cables. In situations where this type of link would be impossible or extraordinarily expensive, such as a network that would connect two or more buildings, then a fixed wireless system may be preferable. This type of system is designed to connect multiple locations, such as neighboring or neighboring buildings, on a single wireless network.
A fixed wireless network is typically created using multiple antennas or dishes that transmit and receive microwave signals. These signals are sent directly between devices, so you don’t need satellite or other hardware to facilitate the network connection. The devices used are often designed to send signals in narrow bands that are difficult to access by unauthorized users and provide strong connections even over relatively large distances. In this way two buildings, such as a library and a computer lab in different buildings on a university campus, could be connected by a fixed wireless network.
The use of fixed wireless in building broadband networks has also been explored as a viable means of providing Internet access in some areas. This is an especially attractive prospect in rural or undeveloped regions, which would otherwise require costly and time consuming construction of physical network infrastructure to accommodate broadband Internet connectivity. A fixed wireless signal can be sent from a service provider to a particular house, each equipped with an appropriate device, to provide Internet access to that house. Additional homes, each with receiving devices, can then be easily added to create a large wireless network for Internet access.
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