WiMAX is a technology that provides an alternative to cable/DSL for the “last mile” as well as Mobile or personal broadband and is expected to have significant growth rates over the coming years. The WiMAX Forum®, an industry-led and not-for-profit organization, was set-up to ensure compatibility and interoperability of equipment in this blossoming market.
Q) How can a WiMAX equipment manufacture access this testing from Bureau Veritas?
They can contact Bureau Veritas ADT directly:
Contact information: Ms Ching-I Chang, ci_chang@adt.com.tw
Q) When will the service be available at Bureau Veritas ADT?
Bureau Veritas ADT service schedule for RCT, PCT and IOT:
The formal certification test list in the table will start in December 2007
Before that ADT does pre-certification test service.
Fixed WiMAX
Index
Profile Name
Profile Details
Air 1
3.5T2
3.5GHz, TDD, 3.5MHz
Air 2
3.5F1
3.5GHz, FDD, 3.5MHz
Air 3
3.5T1
3.5GHz, TDD, 7MHz
Air 4
3.5T2
3.5GHz, FDD, 7MHz
Mobile WiMAX
Profile Name
Profile Details
1A
2.3-2.4GHz, TDD, 8.75MHz
3A
2.496-2.69 GHz, TDD, 5,10 MHz
Q) Where is the WiMAX testing lab location?
It is located in Taiwan. Address: No.19, Hwa Ya 2nd Rd., Wen Hwa Tsuen, Kwei Shan Hsiang, Taoyuan Hsien 333, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Q) What is the estimated cost of one WiMAX Forum certification?
You can find the public price list in WiMAX Forum member’s website and the price is based on the product specification. Web site: www.wimaxforum.org/home
Q) What happens if the manufacturer is located outside of Taiwan, have you got global contacts?
Yes, we have a network of experts around the world who can all manage your enquiry. Our local experts can liaise with manufacturers in local time and local language and manage the project through our WiMAX lab in Taiwan. Our WiMAX contacts include:
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