wifi fwa
- WiFi (Wireless Fidelity):
- WiFi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices to exchange data wirelessly using radio waves. It's commonly used for local area networking (LAN) and provides internet access for devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other devices.
- FWA (Fixed Wireless Access):
- Fixed Wireless Access refers to the use of wireless communication to provide connectivity between two fixed locations (i.e., not mobile). It's often used as a "last mile" solution to bring internet access to homes or businesses where traditional wired connections like fiber-optic or cable are impractical.
Here's a technical breakdown of how such a system might work:
- Base Station (Access Point): There would be a central point, often referred to as a base station or access point, which is connected to the internet via a wired connection (fiber, DSL, etc.). This base station is equipped with WiFi technology.
- CPE (Customer Premises Equipment): Subscribers or customers would have a CPE installed at their location. This could be a specialized router or a receiver that can communicate with the base station over WiFi frequencies.
- Point-to-Multipoint Configuration: The system would likely use a point-to-multipoint configuration, where the base station communicates with multiple CPEs in its coverage area.
- Frequency Bands: WiFi operates in various frequency bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, etc.). The specific frequency bands used for this fixed wireless access would depend on local regulations and the available spectrum.
- Security Protocols: To ensure data security, WiFi FWA systems would implement standard WiFi security protocols such as WPA3 (WiFi Protected Access 3).