The WFA and Wi-Gig announce 802.11ad certification
Last Post: October 25, 2016:
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WFA has finally (publicly) announced the certification program for 60 GHz. 802.11ad devices.
These will be designated as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WiGig devices,
The test bed for the certification program, include the following:
- Dell® Latitude™ E7450/70
- Intel® Tri-Band Wireless
- Peraso 60GHz USB Adapter Reference Design Kit
- Qualcomm® QCA9500 STA Reference Design
- Socionext™ 802.11ad Reference Adapter
In the US, Accredited Test Labs are TUV and UL.
Interestingly, 60 GHz IE’s will contain a WFA OUI indicator.
Four of the five currently certified devices are in the Gaming, Media and Music category.
The official press release:
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