NMU launches mobile WiMAX network built with Motorola technology

Northern Michigan University has launched its new mobile WiMAX network built with Motorola wireless broadband infrastructure.

According to Motorola, in the near future its WiMAX devices, including the USBw 100 USB adaptor (dongle) and desktop CPEi 150 and CPEo 450 will be available to students and others with older laptops so they, too, can connect to the WiMAX network.

The mobile network currently consists of four sites with plans to expand to seven locations. Backhaul for the WiMAX network is provided by Motorola's point-to-point wireless broadband solution.

Dave Maki, chief technology officer at Northern Michigan University (NMU), said: "We selected Motorola for this project because of its leadership position in deploying WiMAX networks worldwide. We had an aggressive timeline and were confident they could meet our needs.

"With our new WiMAX network, NMU is providing greatly enhanced wireless broadband coverage across a 30-mile radius. Through our Educational Broadband Service license we'll also provide high-speed wireless broadband access to local school and municipal offices, extending the benefits of WiMAX broadband to our entire community."

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