Wi-Fi Alliance

(Wi-Fi Alliance, Austin, TX, www.wi-fi.org) A membership organization founded in 1999 devoted to certifying 802.11 wireless Ethernet devices for interoperability. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo on a wireless radio (PC card, access point, etc.) means that it has passed a thorough interoperability test and will work with any other Wi-Fi CERTIFIED product. A Wi-Fi ZONE logo means that a hotspot, whether offered at no charge or for a fee, uses Wi-Fi CERTIFIED equipment.

Originally founded as the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Association (WECA), Wi-Fi stands for "wireless fidelity," a play on "high fidelity" (hi-fi). See 802.11, WiMAX, Wi-Fi hotspot and WLIF.

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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).

Intersil supports Wi-Fi

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.

Next-Generation Wi-Fi 802.11ah Announced with Almost Double Range, Lower Power

In parallel with the Wi-Fi Alliance initiatives, the Wireless Broadband Alliance is developing frameworks for operator policies and roaming agreements between network operators.

-Aruba Networks wireless LAN certified for interoperability by Wi-Fi Alliance

Passpoint certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance for its products.

Ruckus Wireless complete WBA phase 1 trials

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.

TRAPEZE 802.11n ACCESS POINTS GET WI-FI CERTIFICATION

"We share the FCC's enthusiasm about the potential use of TV white spaces for Wi-Fi," said Wi-Fi Alliance CEO Edgar Figueroa.

Super Wi-Fi gets Green Light in U.S

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.

Certification testing of Wi-Fi mobile devices

"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.

KAWASAKI MICROELECTRONICS JOINS WI-FI ALLIANCE

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.

On the way: 802.11i and WPA2

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.

Uniform billing for easier Wi-Fi roaming

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.

ZONE Finder locates public access locations. (Database and Network News & Products)

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.