9. Comparison: WiMAX and Wi-Fi To the end user, similar experience as Wi-Fi, but with much greater mobility and expectation of connectivity throughout a given area. http://www.ericgoldman.name WiMAX (802.16) Wi-Fi (802.11g) Range 4-5 Miles (30 Miles) 100 Feet Speed 70 Mbps 54/108 Mbps Frequency 2-11 GHz (10-66 Ghz) 2-11 Ghz Wiring Tower to Tower Required at Base