from what I've seen... I installed it and set up a project -- it spit out a root file system and a kernel.
what I'm stuck on is how to utilize what it created. I don't know if I can launch it in bochs/vmware, or how I can roll it up into a binary file and flash it to the platform I want to use (and will undoubtably break in the process).
I have a AMIT based broadband router, and basically I want to roll my own router/pf/nat on it.
I got a reply from someone else, and a link to a more detailed presentation: http://www.wirelessman.org/human/docs/80216hp-00_0 8.pdf
The reply I got:
Actually the target for 802.16 is 5.7ghz, part of the recent allocations of the UNII bands. Power in that band is 4 watts up from 1 watt in ISM and the other UNII bands. The MAC layer is also being designed specifically with multi-km link lengths in mind. The MAC of 802.11b wasn't designed for long haul links so is prone to collisions on such links. A good intro is at http://www.wirelessman.org/human/docs/80216hp-00_0 8.pdf
I was under the impression that wireless MANs already existed - I know there are several vendors that have products that can push over 40 Mbps up to 15 miles. it's business class service, not for the average home or consumer, but it's already out there. companies like airBand in the northeast, MAE Dulles around DC, Teligent (defunct), even AT&T and Sprint had broadband wireless offerings (though they might have been dropped recently). yes, they require an antenna or dish. no you can't use them with your PDA. there is no indication that 802.16 wil bring these connection speeds to your wristwatch either.
at wirelessman.org there doesn't seem to be very much information unless you want to pay for the draft of the spec. does anyone have any real information on 802.16?
I never thought I'd be picking at details like this, but that wasn't a story on Business Wire, it was a press release. a story would have followed up on the details that were not covered by the release.
read which reports? there may be distance limitations that make city centers more suitable, but other than that how could a system know whether you're in a metro area or a suburban area?
your employers probably have every right to fire you if you don't comply. but if you are a quality employee and your position is important enough to require special skills that you posess, why would they want to terminate you? at the very least, raise the issue with your superiors. ask the guards what the policy is if you refuse, or what exemptions you might be able to get. it may be as simple as asking, or getting a few coworkers to rally together and collectively work to change the policies.
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from what I've seen... I installed it and set up a project -- it spit out a root file system and a kernel.
what I'm stuck on is how to utilize what it created. I don't know if I can launch it in bochs/vmware, or how I can roll it up into a binary file and flash it to the platform I want to use (and will undoubtably break in the process).
I have a AMIT based broadband router, and basically I want to roll my own router/pf/nat on it.
I was under the impression that wireless MANs already existed - I know there are several vendors that have products that can push over 40 Mbps up to 15 miles. it's business class service, not for the average home or consumer, but it's already out there. companies like airBand in the northeast, MAE Dulles around DC, Teligent (defunct), even AT&T and Sprint had broadband wireless offerings (though they might have been dropped recently). yes, they require an antenna or dish. no you can't use them with your PDA. there is no indication that 802.16 wil bring these connection speeds to your wristwatch either.
at wirelessman.org there doesn't seem to be very much information unless you want to pay for the draft of the spec. does anyone have any real information on 802.16?
I never thought I'd be picking at details like this, but that wasn't a story on Business Wire, it was a press release. a story would have followed up on the details that were not covered by the release.
read which reports? there may be distance limitations that make city centers more suitable, but other than that how could a system know whether you're in a metro area or a suburban area?
your employers probably have every right to fire you if you don't comply. but if you are a quality employee and your position is important enough to require special skills that you posess, why would they want to terminate you? at the very least, raise the issue with your superiors. ask the guards what the policy is if you refuse, or what exemptions you might be able to get. it may be as simple as asking, or getting a few coworkers to rally together and collectively work to change the policies.
this is too much.