OKI WiMAX/WiFi indoor unit

UQ Communications has announced they will use new devices, the OKI USB device and WiFi combination.

Sound like a good idea, carry a USB device around to access the Wireless Broadband network, and when you arrive at home, plug it into the router and provide Internet access to different devices over WiFi.

What I don’t understand is:

1. Link Budget. OKI claims the USB device is capable of +23dbm,which was also certified by the WiMAX Forum . I really doubt this USB device is capable of overcoming walls and windows to provide a reasonable experience.
2. How come only Windows is supported for the USB device? I am sure the WiFi Router is not running Windows.

UQ Communications provided a press kit which includes the manuals and some wonderful images (attached below):

Tags: OKI, UQ Comminications

OKI WiMAX Product Portfolio

OKI, a Japanese Company apparently develop WiMAX systems.

Why “apparently”?

It does seem OKI have certified a USB device, but trying to understand their Product Portfolio can be a “bit” difficult.

OKI’s English WiMAX Page:

Now, one would say OKI do not plan to market their WiMAX Products outside Japan.

The Japanese page is not much better:

Tags: OKI, WiMAX