What is WiMAX?

• A. A more secure wireless networking technology that allows wireless devices to communicate with one another over a wider area than WiFi
• B. The same as WiFi but faster
• C. A wired connection standard
• D. A VPN technology

Answer: (A)

WiMAX is a wireless broadband technology designed to provide high‑speed Internet access over a much wider geographic area than typical WiFi. It uses the IEEE 802.16 family of standards and is built for long‑range, metropolitan or last‑mile connectivity, connecting devices and networks from towers to homes or businesses across several kilometers. That broad coverage is what sets it apart from WiFi, which is geared toward short‑range local networks. It isn’t a wired connection, and it isn’t VPN technology.