To understand why a dedicated bus enumerator like BPENUM was necessary, it helps to examine the architectural differences between WiMAX and traditional Wi-Fi networks.
Before we talk enumeration, a quick refresher. WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) was designed as a long-range, high-throughput alternative to DSL and cable. Think of it as Wi-Fi on steroids: ranges up to 30 miles, speeds up to 1 Gbps, and built for licensed/spectrum-efficient operation. wimax bpenum