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Compare WiMax with wi-fi.-WiMax (IEEE standard 802.16) is primarily used to provide internet access to devices at long distance, covering many kilometers. Wi-fi (IEEE standard 802.16) is used to provide access to local networks, with limited distance.
-WiMax uses licensed or un-licensed spectrum, whereas wi-fi uses unlicensed spectrum.
-Wi-fi runs on media access controls CSMA/CA (carrier sense media access/collision avoidance) protocol which is connectionless, while WiMax uses connection oriented MAC protocol.
-Both standards provide peer-to-peer (p2p) networks and ad-hoc networks.
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