Wireless USB group certifies first group of products

If you're really into certification and interoperability news, you'll be happy to hear that the first six Certified Wireless USB end-user products have been announced. The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) said today the first six products have passed compliance and certification testing for Certified Wireless USB, which adds wireless technology to the Hi-Speed USB specification. Certified Wireless USB allows users to connect up to 127 devices and deliver up to 480Mbps at 3 meters, or up to 110Mbps up to 10 meters. The technology is based on the WiMedia Alliance Ultra-wideband Common Radio Platform.

The six certified products include:
* Dell Inspiron 1720 notebook and the Lenovo ThinkPad T61/T61p 15.4-inch widescreen notebook.
* D-Link's Wireless USB Adapter (DUB-1210) and a 4-port Wireless USB Hub (DUB-2240).
* Iogear Wireless USB Hub & Adapter Kit.

The adapters allow PCs and notebooks to connect to the wireless hubs, which allow for wired USB connections to multiple peripherals. The most likely scenario will be for multiple PC users to connect to a single USB printer – and do so without needing wires.

The USB-IF plans to designate Certified Wireless USB products with a special logo, signifying certification and interoperability between other devices.

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