Compatibility programme for Centrino users with Wireless-N
As notebook PCs increasingly download broadband-intense content such as movies, videos and music, a more powerful networking solution is needed, Intel says. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, the Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N technology aims to address that need by offering users up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range – while providing up to an extra hour of notebook battery life when compared to existing Draft-N products, the company adds.
In addition, Intel says that it has initiated the ‘Connect with Centrino’ programme. Through this programme, Intel has worked with access point (AP) vendors, including Asus, Belkin, Buffalo, D-Link and Netgear, aiming to better ensure compatibility and performance.
According to Intel, its wireless-N product is certified to work with multiple APs, and, as these APs successfully pass Intel’s testing certification criteria, they will display a ‘Connect with Centrino’ identifier on their product packaging.
“Integrating wireless-N technology into notebook computers based on Centrino Duo with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor delivers the speed, coverage and multi-tasking abilities needed for consumers to enjoy their home networking and digital entertainment,” says Dave Hofer, director of wireless marketing for Intel’s Mobile Platforms Group.
“Additionally, access points that are identified by our ‘Connect with Centrino’ logo assure consumers that they are purchasing a compatible wireless-N system.”
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