Implementation, integration, and verification of MIMAX WLAN modem

This paper describes the concept, implementation, integration, and verification of an RF-MIMO wireless LAN system called MIMAX. A test setup for trying out the complete MIMAX modem in laptop form factor is presented. The purpose is to verify, debug, and improve all the components and entire system taking into account real-time operation parameters (traffic load, timing, error recovery, etc.). The correctness of the front-end specific MIMAX control functions like beamforming weights handling and setting has been verified. The compatibility with the standard SISO IEEE802.11a WLAN has also been proved.