Network Testing and Research

Using state of the art networking technologies, Ball State is able to partner with companies to conduct market research studies determining the educational and entertainment potential of new products and technologies, receiving devices and deployment models.

Wimax Modeling

In partnership with Alvarion and DigitalBridge, the OWRM is conducting a research project to assess the following characteristics of a WiMax network deployment:

Capacity
Distance
Signaling Strength of Indoor and Outdoor CPEs
Line of Sight and Non-Line of Sight
3d, terrain-based modeling for accurate propagations
Model run for 2.5 Ghz WiMAX wireless card
Pinpoint optimal location, tilt, and height of deployment for target market coverage
Compare different types of equipment
Model run for WiMAX indoor CPE
Ability to run different scenarios for receiving equipment
Animated 3d views of coverage

View our WiMax Research Report.