Guide to Securing WiMAX Wireless Communications

Scarfone, Karen; Tibbs, Cyrus; Sexton, Matthew

doi:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-127

SP 800-127

Withdrawn on October 19, 2018.

Guide to Securing WiMAX Wireless Communications

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Date Published: September 2010

Planning Note (10/19/2018): This publication is out of date. Users of this technology should refer to relevant standards from the IEEE.

Author(s)

Karen Scarfone (NIST), Cyrus Tibbs (BAH), Matthew Sexton (BAH)

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to provide information to organizations regarding the security capabilities of wireless communications using WiMAX networks and to provide recommendations on using these capabilities. WiMAX technology is a wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN) technology based upon the IEEE 802.16 standard. It is 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.

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WiMAX; wireless metropolitan area network; wireless network security

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09/30/10: SP 800-127

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Security and Privacy
authentication; cryptography

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communications & wireless

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OMB Circular A-130

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SP 800-127

Guide to Securing WiMAX Wireless Communications

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