WiMAX is a new access technology with high data rate of maximum 70 Mbits/ sec. Standards for Fixed WiMAX(IEEE 802.16-2004) and Mobile WiMAX(IEEE 802.16e-2005) has already been finalized. Taiwan government is encouraging related industries to build WiMAX infrastructure by promoting M-Taiwan project. The government also has planned WiMAX spectrum allocations and plan to release WiMAX licenses in 2007 with the aim to promote the development of WiMAX industry, to help Taiwan to get the global leadership of WiMAX industry and to help the domestic industries to obtain the global market opportunities by driving the development of the communication industry in Taiwan. Besides the wireless access technology, information security and authentication are the most important elements of wireless telecommunication. WiMAX is no exception. In this article ' we will discuss IEEE 802.16e Privacy Key Management(PKM) and WiMAX Security Authentication framework proposed by WiMAX Forum.
WiMAX 802.16 PKM AK EAP RADIUS