Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access
Term · Cybersecurity · MLC-T-CYB-004648
A wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN) technology based on the IEEE 802.16 family of standards used for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to, fixed last-mile broadband access, long-range wireless backhaul, and access layer technology for mobile wireless subscribers operating on telecommunications networks.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CYB-004648 |
|---|---|
| Field | Cybersecurity |
| Abbreviation | WiMAX |
| References | NIST SP 800-127 [Withdrawn]; NIST CSRC Glossary |
Record as JSON
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