Intersil Corporation (Nasdaq:ISIL) has announced its support for the
Wi-Fi Alliance's new standards-based solution for enhanced security called Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
The
Wi-Fi Alliance, however, makes a more conservative and reasonable claim of it having a coverage range of nearly twice that of the Wi-Fi networks we have today.
In parallel with the
Wi-Fi Alliance initiatives, the Wireless Broadband Alliance is developing frameworks for operator policies and roaming agreements between network operators.
Passpoint certification from the
Wi-Fi Alliance for its products.
The
Wi-Fi Alliance network of independent test labs conducted the interoperability and security testing with the MP-522 access point in numerous configurations and with a diverse sampling of other devices to ensure it is compatible with other Wi-Fi CERTIFIED equipment operating in the same frequency band.
"We share the FCC's enthusiasm about the potential use of TV white spaces for Wi-Fi," said
Wi-Fi Alliance CEO Edgar Figueroa.
As a result of these challenges, the
Wi-Fi Alliance recently introduced a new test engine methodology that allows station tests to be streamlined for any type of product.
"We are pleased to have K-micro, a leader in innovative ASIC technology and design support, join the
Wi-Fi Alliance," said Frank Hanzlik,
Wi-Fi Alliance managing director.
The
Wi-Fi Alliance recognizes that some users will implement WPA2 in a "WPA2-only" mode and that some organizations will implement using mixed mode (WPA2 and WPA) access points.
Enter IPDR and the
Wi-Fi Alliance. The two organizations are working together to create standards that make it easier to handle the details of roaming agreements.
The
Wi-Fi Alliance HAVE announced the availability of ZONE Finder--a search tool and database designed to help travellers find Wi-Fi, ZONE wireless public Internet access services in over 25 countries.
The handset reportedly bears SM-M405F model number, and has already been certified by the
Wi-Fi Alliance. Incidentally, a device with the same model number was also spotted on Geekbench.