Issue No. 011 | June 11th, 2008

Security requirements related to WPA2-Enterprise Device Certification are going into effect on July 1, 2008

The Wi-Fi Alliance recently updated security requirements related to WPA2-Enterprise Device Certification which go into effect on July 1 2008. This is in support of an updated WPA2-Enterprise Device Certification Policy that recently took effect.

The following is a list of the devices that must be certified WPA2-Enterprise:
- External Wi-Fi Card
- Internal Wi-Fi Card
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Ultra-Mobile PC
- Notebook Computer
- PDA
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Smartphone ¡V Dual-Mode
- Smartphone ¡V Single-Mode
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Enterprise Access Point, Switch/Controller, Gateway or Router
more info on the definition of product categories

Devices that do not fall in the above product categories are required to obtain WPA2-Personal certification at a minimum, but are strongly encouraged to seek WPA2-Enterprise certification. more info on WPA2-Enterprise benefits

The implementation date for this new policy will be July 1, 2008, 12:01 AM Central Time (i.e., Austin Texas time). Any certification tests on or after this date will be required to follow this new policy.

Invitation to WiMAX Forum Global Congress from Bureau Veritas ADT

 

Meet 1000's of key WiMAX players from across the globe
Bureau Veritas ADT invites you to experience WiMAX Forum Global Congress and visit our booth (WFDCL) to see how we can help you with our WiMAX Regulatory, Conformance and Interoperability testing and certification services.

Exhibition Info
- Date: June 17th 09:00-18:30 and 18th 09:00-17:00
- Venue: RAI, Hall 2 and Hall 3
- Address:
Europaplein 22, NL 1078 GZ, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Booth Name: WFDCL
- Booth No.:
2.63 (Hall 2) more info
- Free to attend, register now!

3 in 1: WiMAX Forum + M-Taiwan + Regulatory
Bureau Veritas ADT has the most complete WiMAX testing and certification services in Asia. We can offer you one-stop service at one location from Regulatory to Conformance and Interoperability tests, from domestic to worldwide certification.

Our Strength
1st WiMAX Forum Designated Certification Lab (WFDCL) in Taiwan
1st WiMAX Certification Body (WCB) in Taiwan
1st M-Taiwan Testing Lab
1st NCC WiMAX Testing Lab
1st NCC WiMA Certification Body

 

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Reporting: Bureau Veritas ADT showcasing at WiMAX Expo
2008 WiMAX Expo was taking place on June 2nd-6th in Taipei with 60 domestic and overseas exhibitors showcasing their products, application or services. Bureau Veritas ADT not only demonstrated our testing capability and facilities but also gave an address about WiMAX testing during the exhibition.

According to the opening address by President and Chairman of the WiMAX Forum,
there will be around 133 million subscribers of WiMAX services around the world in 2012, with 60 million in Asia and 22 million in North America. About 260 telecom carriers around the world are deploying WiMAX networks and there will be more than 500 operators od WiMAX services in 2012. top

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