Your quick WiMAX technology primer, including speeds, notebook adaptors, base stations, VOIP gear, and whether it will blow away 3G.

Nathan Taylor explores the world of wireless technology, from WANs, LANs and PANs - what we've got and what's to come.

Nokia and Everex jump on the WiMAX bandwagon with a tablet and notebook designed to take advantage of high speed wireless Internet.

Wireless web access at 200MBps may sound like a dream for ADSL users, but it’s the vision promised if WiMax takes off in Australia. The question is, when will it be widely available? Now one Aussie ISP has blown away claims that the next-gen technology is flawed.

First WiMax connections go live, giving hope to thousands of Australians with poor Internet access.

Electronics giant unveils commercial WiMax baseband systems.

Makes logical sense says analyst.

Integrated fixed/mobile WiMax promises cheaper base stations.

More choice of mobile networks for surfers.

Analyst predicts 802.16-2005 will surpass fixed version in three years.

Still a 'niche' technology, says analyst.

Technology could reach 80 million users by 2013.

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Operators must make 'critical decisions' now, warns analyst.

Emerging metro wireless standard gains momentum.

Two chips for two different audiences. One for the lucky ducks in the USA – WiMAX enabled. For us Aussies, it’s going to launch initially without the WiMAX advantage.

Networking giant positions WiMAX for developing countries.

Emerging metro wireless standard gains momentum.

Is Centrino 2 the leap ahead that Centrino was? Zara Baxter investigates.