Ratified the new standard for WiFi connections (802.11-2012): improved performance, enhanced security and advanced networking

IEEE announces new specifications of wireless networks promising network more efficient, capable and performance

Rome - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published the specifications of the new standard for interconnections WiFi, 802.11-2012. The latest revision of the standard - the fourth in its history - integrates the development work done over the past 4 years.

802.11-2012 With the WiFi becomes more efficient, capable and powerful, says IEEE, increases security and advanced networking features are available concerning QoS, mesh networking, transitions between WiFi networks and mobile phones more uniform.

One of the prominent features of 802.11-2012 is certainly the possibility for WiFi systems use the radio wave band included between 3650 and 3700 MHz electromagnetic spectrum: the regulation of this specific spectrum is not uniform around the world, but in the U.S. you can use it to extend the network applications over a long distance.

The standard 802.11-2012 has just been introduced but the Wi-Fi Alliance is already working to further extend the networking capabilities of WiFi, especially for what concerns the accessibility to public hot-spots in mobility: in this case the solution is called Passpoint and intends to increase the number of mechanisms by which it is possible to authenticate "on the fly" their smartphone, tablet or MID otherwise.

 

20/05/2012

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