October 1st, 2009
"Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n" logo make an appearance
The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced a new updated “Wi-Fi Certified n” program that introduces a new logo for 802.11n products. If you’re in the market for new kit, this is the logo to look out for.
“Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n builds on the success of our draft-n certification program and marks a point of maturity in 802.11n technology,” said Wi-Fi Alliance executive director Edgar Figueroa. “Our expanded testing and branding program helps ensure the best user experience in the context of the Wi-Fi industry’s continued innovation and the evolving landscape of products implementing next-generation Wi-Fi.”
The new logo is longer than the older logo and shows all the protocols that the device supports, going all the way back to 802.11a. Additionally, some devices with specific features will be labeled as “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED dual-stream n” or “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED multi-stream n.”
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