Marvell’s TopDog WLAN solutions are Wi-Fi CERTIFIED by the Wi-Fi Alliance for IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0. Wi-Fi 802.11n certification helps ensure product interoperability across vendors, adherence to Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) security protocols, and backward compatibility with more than 3,500 CERTIFIED Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g products. The certification program also includes Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) quality of service, which helps deliver the best user experience with applications such as video, voice, and gaming.
“Wi-Fi certification helps assure end users that TopDog-based products provide complete 802.11 interoperability, including security, stability, and compatibility,” said Dr. Paramesh Gopi, Marvell’s Vice President and General Manager of the Embedded and Emerging Business Unit, Communications and Consumer Business Group. “This achievement demonstrates Marvell’s continual innovation of wireless technologies that deliver a high quality of service and cutting-edge features to high-volume consumer markets.”
Marvell’s TopDog products are part of the Wi-Fi 802.11n certification test bed, and are among the first products to achieve IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 certification. TopDog station cards and access points provide exceptional bandwidth for video, voice, data, and multimedia streaming applications, as well as unprecedented levels of wireless connectivity with higher throughput and increased range compared to previous Wi-Fi 802.11-based solutions. A recognized leader in the 802.11 WLAN market, Marvell has been integral to the development and definition of the IEEE 802.11 standard and to the Wi-Fi certification process.
“We commend Marvell for achieving Wi-Fi certification for TopDog,” said Wi-Fi Alliance Managing Director Frank Hanzlik. “Having met the rigorous requirements for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n draft 2.0 is quite an accomplishment, and reflects Marvell’s commitment to interoperable, protected next-generation Wi-Fi technology.”