What Is WIMAX? and can I use it for a LAN game?

removed111108c · 12-15-2007, 11:21 AM

I really don't know too much about WIMAX except it's like WiFi but spans over a 30 mile radius. Does this mean I can play a fast LAN game at home with a couple of friends on the other side of town?

**johnwill** · 12-15-2007, 11:36 AM

No. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiMAX

You are unlikely to even be in an area where it's available.

removed111108c · 12-15-2007, 12:51 PM

Ok, thanks. I'll make a habit of reading first and asking stupid questions later : D

**johnwill** · 12-15-2007, 02:19 PM

Well, you are MrBlonde.

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removed111108c Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 11 OS: Windows XP (SP2)	What Is WIMAX? and can I use it for a LAN game? I really don't know too much about WIMAX except it's like WiFi but spans over a 30 mile radius. Does this mean I can play a fast LAN game at home with a couple of friends on the other side of town?

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,874 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: What Is WIMAX? and can I use it for a LAN game? No. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiMAX You are unlikely to even be in an area where it's available. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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removed111108c Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 11 OS: Windows XP (SP2)	Re: What Is WIMAX? and can I use it for a LAN game? Ok, thanks. I'll make a habit of reading first and asking stupid questions later : D

12-15-2007, 02:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,874 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: What Is WIMAX? and can I use it for a LAN game? Well, you are MrBlonde. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience