This matrix collects the current information we know about WiMAX devices and their Linux support.

Make

Model

Type

Status

Notes

Intel

Wireless WiMAX/WiFi Link 5x50 & 6250

NAP

Supported (i2400m)

Samsung

SWC-U200

NSP

No drivers

Community user space driver at http://code.google.com/p/madwimax/

ZTE

TU-25

n/a

No drivers

Beceem

USB200

n/a

No drivers

used by Motorola branded devices?

Note: The information here in is believed to be accurate, but it if is not, we'd love to add corrections.

Nothing forbids these devices working with the Linux WiMAX stack, other than someone having to write the drivers.

  • Type: at which level the device's interface operates; currently the following are known:

    • NAP: The device exposes WiMAX Network Access Providers (base stations). Host software has to map them to WiMAX NSPs (Network Service Providers, the ISP).

    • NSP: The device exposes WiMAX Network Service Providers, without allowing to choose individual base stations.