Date: 02/10/2009

Broadcom's Wi-Fi reference designs are selected for the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n Test Bed

Wi-Fi Alliance has selected Broadcom's Intensi-fi router and client reference designs selected for the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n designation from Wi-Fi based on the new ratified IEEE 802.11n standard. The Wi-Fi has also selected the Broadcom BCM94718 and BCM943224 dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) router and client reference designs to its Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n test bed.

The 802.11n standard has been ratified, the Wi-Fi has updated its 802.11n certification program so that 'draft-certified' devices are now considered compliant to the final 11n specification. To guarantee compatibility in a Wi-Fi environment, the new program also tests a variety of optional features and modes implementing for specific applications.

The 802.11n enables wireless devices to support the new applications such as distributing video throughout to homes and accessing multimedia content on handheld devices. As 802.11n enables further diversification in the universe of Wi-Fi products, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n testing helps to reduce buyer confusion and signifies interoperability between devices.

"Now that the standard has been ratified, and the final certification is in place, we expect that 802.11n deployments will grow significantly across all segments, and Broadcom is in an ideal position to lead the industry and drive the transition to the new Wi-Fi standard," said Rahul Patel, Sr. Director of Broadcom's WLAN Connectivity Business. "Our Intensi-fi platform has emerged as the industry's premier 802.11n technology, delivering superior performance at a lower cost, while enabling whole-home distribution of multimedia content."

"We congratulate Broadcom on being selected for the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n test bed," said Edgar Figueroa, Executive Director of the Wi-Fi Alliance. "Broadcom's participation in the development of this program has been instrumental in the achievement of industry-wide certification for next generation Wi-Fi products."

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