Summary: <br> In this episode, we were delighted to have Kevin Robinson, Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Wi-Fi Alliance, with us. We talked about the Wi-Fi Alliance as well as the upcoming Wi-Fi 6e certification program. Enjoy!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Agenda<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Introducing Kevin Robinson, Senior VP of Marketing* Overview of the organization* Who is the Wi-Fi Alliance* Alliance, Members* Recap of the FCC announcement around 6 GHz* What does this mean for Wi-Fi Alliance* Wi-Fi 6E certification program* Discussion about generational naming scheme introduced by Wi-Fi Alliance and how it makes it easier for consumer to identify Wi-Fi generations* What is the status of the Wi-Fi 6E certification program now?* When will it be finalized?* Discussion around the testing and standardization of Wi-Fi client behaviours* Wi-Fi Vantage* Wi-Fi Agile Multiband<br> <br> <br> <br> Takeaways<br> <br> <br> <br> * Wi-Fi 6e certification is the extension of the Wi-Fi 6 certification for Wi-Fi use in the 6GHz frequency space* 6GHz is an amazing opportunity to start fresh (without having to support legacy technologies)* We will have additional requirements for the Wi-Fi 6e certification (such as higher level of security (WPA3))* Wi-Fi Vantage is a response to try to standardize client device behaviour* More and more of it (Agile Multiband) try to be included as mandatory for the Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6e certifications<br> <br> <br> <br> Links & Resources<br> <br> <br> <br> * Wi-Fi Alliance brings Wi-Fi 6 into 6GHz: <a href="https://www.wi-fi.org/news-events/newsroom/wi-fi-alliance-brings-wi-fi-6-into-6-ghz">https://www.wi-fi.org/news-events/newsroom/wi-fi-alliance-brings-wi-fi-6-into-6-ghz</a>* Wi-Fi Alliance delivers more value from Wi-Fi in 6GHz: <a href="https://www.wi-fi.org/news-events/newsroom/wi-fi-alliance-delivers-more-value-from-wi-fi-in-6-ghz">https://www.wi-fi.org/news-events/newsroom/wi-fi-alliance-delivers-more-value-from-wi-fi-in-6-ghz</a>* Wi-Fi Vantage certification program: <a href="https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-vantage">https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-vantage</a>* Wi-Fi Vantage Field Trial Highlights: <a href="https://www.wi-fi.org/download.php?file=/sites/default/files/private/Wi-Fi_CERTIFIED_Vantage_Field_Trial_Highlights.pdf">https://www.wi-fi.org/download.php?file=/sites/default/files/private/Wi-Fi_CERTIFIED_Vantage_Field_Trial_Highlights.pdf</a>* Wi-Fi Agile Multiband certification program: <a href="https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-agile-multiband">https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-agile-multiband</a>* Wi-Fi Agile Multiband Specification: <a href="https://www.wi-fi.org/downloads-registered-guest/Wi-Fi_Agile_Multiband_Technical_Specification_v1.4.pdf/34975">https://www.wi-fi.org/downloads-registered-guest/Wi-Fi_Agile_Multiband_Technical_Specification_v1.4.pdf/34975</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
