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IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication, developed by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards Committee (IEEE 802) in the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz public spectrum bands.

Although the terms 802.11 and Wi-Fi are often used interchangeably, the Wi-Fi Alliance uses the term 'Wi-Fi' to define a slightly different set of overlapping standards. In some cases, market demand has led the Wi-Fi Alliance to begin certifying products before amendments to the 802.11 standard are completed.

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• • 802.11
    • IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication, developed by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards Committee (IEEE 802) in the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz public spectrum bands.

      Although the terms 802.11 and Wi-Fi are often used interchangeably, the Wi-Fi Alliance uses the term 'Wi-Fi' to define a slightly different set of overlapping standards. In some cases, market demand has led the Wi-Fi Alliance to begin certifying products before amendments to the 802.11 standard are completed.

      Source: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11)

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      Microchip Announces Certified Embedded Wi-Fi® Transceiver Modules With Easier API …

      Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced from the Embedded Systems Conference in Chicago its next-generation, agency-certified MRF24WB0MA/MB embedded Wi-Fi® transceiver modules. The IEEE 802.11 module firmware has an easy-to-use API driver interface to Microchip’s free TCP/IP Protocol stack and 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers.
      http://www.microchip.com

      IEEE 802.11 Suitability for Factory and Industrial Applications

      Standards are good things for the high technology industry. They promote interoperability between vendors and produce competition, which results in lower prices. Multi-vendor support increases buyer confidence that they will not be stuck with an investment in a dead end technology. This higher confidence can lead to broader market acceptance that increases production volumes which also lead to lower costs. So, are standards ever bad?...
      http://www.cirronet.com/pdf/wp_cirronet_80211suitability.pdf

      Wi-Fi Alliance (802.11, Wi-Fi)

      Mission is to certify interoperability of Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) products and to promote Wi-Fi as the global wireless LAN standard across all market segments. With 802.11 DSSS compatibility, you can be assured of an expanding range of product and solutions as your networking needs grow.
      http://www.wi-fi.org/

      IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee

      Develops Local Area Network standards and Metropolitan Area Network standards. The most widely used standards are for the Ethernet family, Token Ring, Wireless LAN, Bridging and Virtual Bridged LANs. An individual Working Group provides the focus for each area. New! IEEE 802 Standards Available for Free Download!
      http://www.ieee802.org/

      National Instruments Advances IEEE 802.11n Wireless LAN Test with WLAN Measurement Suite 2.0

      National Instruments today introduced its new solution for IEEE 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) testing, the NI WLAN Measurement Suite 2.0, which includes enhanced software toolkits for IEEE 802.11n WLAN signal generation and analysis. The suite integrates with NI 6.6 GHz PXI Express multichannel RF signal generators and analyzers to deliver true, phase-coherent multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) RF measurements required for IEEE 802.11n...
      http://digital.ni.com

      IEEE Wireless Standards Zone

      The IEEE leads the way in developing open, leading-edge consensus standards for Wireless Local Area Networks (Wireless LANs), Wireless Personal Area Networks (Wireless PANs), and Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (Wireless MANs).
      http://standards.ieee.org/wireless/

      IEEE 802.15 Tutorials

      The IEEE 802.15 Working Group for WPANs has organized, provided input or participated in the following presentations during IEEE 802 Plenary and 802.15 Interim, Ad Hoc, and Liaison Meetings and/or Industry Sponsored events.
      http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/15/pub/Tutorials.html

      Wi-Fi Networking News

      This site is dedicated to news, features, and links about the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking specification. I welcome feedback, links, and stories about the subject. Please report errors, additions, and updates . . .
      http://80211b.weblogger.com/

      FierceBroadbandWireless eLetter

      FierceBroadbandWireless covers topics throughout the broadband wireless industry. Get the latest news and information about wireless broadband, WiFi, WiMAX and other broadband wireless technologies. Subscribe to our twice weekly newsletter to receive your FREE wireless broadband briefing.
      http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/

      FemtoForum

      Using femtocells solves these problems with a device that employs power and backhaul via the user’s existing resources. It also enables capacity equivalent to a full 3G network sector at very low transmit powers, dramatically increasing battery life of existing phones, without needing to introduce WiFi enabled handsets. A recent study from ABI Research forecasts
      http://www.femtoforum.org/

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