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  Date: 13/04/2014

Wi-Fi Alliance now includes NFC tap-to-connect

Wi-Fi Protected Setup from Wi-Fi Alliance now includes Near Field Communication (NFC) “tap-to-connect.” The new “tap-to-connect” capability enabled by NFC extends the reach of Wi-Fi Protected Setup to devices lacking the rich user interface found in computing devices. Now, a range of devices, from cameras and gaming devices, to smart home devices such as refrigerators, thermostats, and security systems will be able to be connected with a simple tap via NFC.

“Wi-Fi Protected Setup gives consumers simplicity and peace of mind,” said Edgar Figueroa, president and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance. “We continue to evolve our Wi-Fi CERTIFIED programs to support market requirements today and in the future, all while taking security-protected Wi-Fi into the many areas where Wi-Fi is becoming popular.”

Wi-Fi Protected Setup now offers users three easy setup methods – Personal Identification Number (PIN), Push-Button Configuration, and NFC. With the NFC method, the user connects two or more NFC-enabled products by tapping them together. Wi-Fi Protected Setup then automatically configures the network name and activates WPA2 security. The NFC connection method can be used to set up both traditional networks with an access point as well as Wi-Fi Direct groups.

“The NFC Forum is pleased to see NFC technology being embraced by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup certification program as we work together to simplify connectivity for the user,” said NFC Forum Chairman Koichi Tagawa. “With NFC’s easy, intuitive interface, users can enjoy a more convenient experience.”

The first products to support the NFC option and which form the test suite for the certification program include:
Broadcom: Dual-Band 802.11ac Access Point
Broadcom: Google Nexus-10
Marvell: Marvell Avastar 88W8787
Mediatek: Mediatek NFConnected AP
Mediatek: Mediatek NFConnected STA
Qualcomm: Dual-Band XSPAN 2-stream 802.11n WLAN Adapter
Author: Srinivasa Reddy N
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