WiMAX is a wireless technology that provides broadband connections over long distances. It uses towers to transmit high-speed Internet access to homes and businesses without wires. WiMAX operates using either line-of-sight or non-line-of-sight connections and can provide data rates between 30-40 megabits per second for mobile use and up to 1 gigabit per second for fixed locations. The WiMAX network is made up of towers, base stations, and an access service network that connects subscribers. It supports features like adaptive modulation, link-layer retransmissions, quality of service guarantees, and strong security.