[[PageOutline]] = 7. WiMAX Client Platform Kit = == 7.1 Options == More and more WiMAX client platforms are being released. For example, the [http://www.clear.com/shop/devices Clearwire website] lists a wide range of devices that are currently available, and compatible with WiMAX networks. WiMAX client platforms typically include devices, driver and management software and ongoing support arrangements. Rutgers will procure as many WiMAX client platforms as possible, and integrate the most useful ones with the WiMAX Campus Deployment Kit. These will be "certified" for use with the GENI WiMAX campus deployment kit. Rutgers will deliver a limited number of "certified" WiMAX client platforms to the campus deployment projects. Issue: Which other campus projects could also evaluate and "certify" clients? == 7.2 Plug-in WiMAX Client Devices for PCs and Tablets == [[Image(WiMAXInteg:figure6-1networkrefmodel.jpg, 40%)]] [[BR]] === 7.2.1 USB Platforms === Several USB WiMAX client platforms have been introduced, and at relatively low prices. The [http://www.awbnetworks.com/products03.php?Fullkey=7AWB U210] from Accton Wireless Broadband Corp (Taiwan) is an attractive unit. [[Image(US210.jpg)]] [[BR]] It is an IEEE 802.16e-2005 Wave 2 compliant device. Tests indicate that it performs well, and thus it has been "certifed" for use with the GENI WiMAX campus deployment kit. [[BR]] See also the Motorola [http://www.motorola.com/Business/US-EN/Product+Lines/MOTOwi4/USBw_100_US-EN USBw 100] See also the Motorola [http://www.motorola.com/Business/US-EN/Product+Lines/MOTOwi4/wi4+WiMAX/USBw_200_US-EN USBw 200] See [http://www.clear.com/shop/devices/mobile Clearwire recommended USB devices]. In particular the [http://www.clear.com/shop/devices/devicedetails/equipment_id/55/ Clearwire 4G mobile USB device] also supports 3G, and can be plugged into a [http://www.clear.com/shop/devices/accessories USB dock, which adds a better antenna]. === 7.2.2 ExpressCard Platforms === Several ExpressCard WiMAX client platforms have been introduced The Modacom [http://www.modacom.co.kr/en/product/en_05_1.htm MW-C2300E] The Modacom [http://www.modacom.co.kr/en/product/007.htm MW-C2500E] The Samsung http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/mobile/mobile-phones/sprint-phones/SWC-E100ZKASPR/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail SWC-e100] has been certified by Sprint. === 7.2.3 mini-PCIexpress Platforms === === 7.2.4 PCMCIA Platforms === == 7.3 PC and Tablets with Built-in WiMAX Clients == There are five brands of [http://www.clear.com/shop/devices/laptops Clearwire recommended laptops/netbooks] that now include built-in WiMAX support. It appears that they typically utilize [http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/wireless/wimax/wifi/index.htm Intel 5130/5150 WiMAX modules] [[BR]] == 7.4 Handsets with Built-in WiMAX Clients == === 7.4.1 Samsung Mondi Handset === A handset with a built-in WiMAX client has been recently introduced by Samsung as the [http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/mobile/mobile-phones/more-carriers/SWD-M100ZKACLW/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&subsubtype=clear# SWD-m100][[BR]] === 7.4.2 HTC EVO-4G Handset === A 4G (WiMAX) handset built by HTC has been introduced by Sprint as the [http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-is-sprints-android-powered-knight-in-superphone-armo/ EVO 4G]. It is based on the Android operating system.[[BR]] Max Ott on 3/16: An Android handset has a virtualized micro kernel.[[BR]] == 7.5 Routers with Built-in WiMAX Clients == The Modacom [http://www.modacom.co.kr/en/product/en_04_1.htm URoad-5000] is a protable router, with a built-in WiMAX cleint to connect to the network, and a WiFi access point to serve nearby WiFi clients. == 7.6 Fixed Access Points with Built-in WiMAX Clients == The Motorola [http://www.motorola.com/Business/US-EN/Business+Product+and+Services/Wireless+Broadband+Networks/WiMAX/wi4+WiMAX+Fixed+Devices/CPEi+150_US-EN CPEi 150][[BR]] See also [http://www.clear.com/shop/devices/modems Clearwire modems][[BR]] == 7.7 Client Platform Kit Bill of Materials == || Item || Supplier || Part No || Description || Qty || Cost Each || Cost Total || Note || || 1.1 || Accton Wireless Broadband Corp || U210 || WiMAX USB network adaptor for PCs || 20 || 125 || 2,500 || - || || 2.1 || - || - || WiMAX handset || 5 || 500 || 2,500 || Samsung SWD-m100 Mondi? || || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || == 7.8 Client Platform Kit Integration and Deployment Plan == Rutgers will integrate, order and deliver a limited number of "certified" WiMAX client platforms to the campus deployment projects. First delivery: Each campus receives x10 USB Clients, e.g., AWB U210. || Kit || Ordered || Received || Integrated || Delivered || Where || Note || || 1.1 || ? || ? || ? || ? || NEC Labs America || ? || || 1.2 || ? || ? || ? || ? || Columbia University || ? || || 1.3 || ? || ? || ? || ? || Polytechnic Institute of NYU || ? || || 1.4 || ? || ? || ? || ? || UCLA || ? || || 1.5 || ? || ? || ? || ? || University of Colorado at Boulder || ? || || 1.6 || ? || ? || ? || ? || UMass Amherst || ? || || 1.7 || ? || ? || ? || ? || University of Wisconsin || ? || == 7.9 Client Platform Kit Issues == Issue: || No || Issue || Who || Opened || Resolved || Resolution || Note || || 1 || Other source of client platforms: Which other campus projects could also evaluate and "certify" clients? || - || - || - || - || - || || 2 || - || - || - || - || - || - || || 3 || - || - || - || - || - || - || || 4 || - || - || - || - || - || - || || 5 || - || - || - || - || - || - ||