In modern days there is a rapid development of wireless communication systems. The most widely used two wireless technologies
are WLAN and WiMAX systems. The characteristics of a monopole antenna are compact size, low cost, lightweight, being less
fragile, low profile, and easy fabrication. There are many dual and multi-band designs for WLAN and WiMAX applications such as
G-shaped antenna, inverted L-shaped strip antenna, and 9-shaped antenna besides these antennas have a relatively large size. In this
paper, a new microstrip fed modified rectangular ring antenna with an EBG is proposed for both WiMAX and WLAN applications.
The triple band can be achieved by introducing a modified rectangular strip, a fork-shaped strip, and defected ground which can
satisfy WLAN and WiMAX systems. The EBG is responsible for achieving greater Bandwidth.