Wi-Fi: Strengthening the Subscriber Carrier Connection

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1 Wi-Fi: Strengthening the Subscriber Carrier Connection FMCA Interoperability Week ETSI Sophia Antipolis June Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Makes it Wi-Fi Greg Ennis Technical Director Wi-Fi Alliance

2 Agenda Wi-Fi Alliance introduction Wi-Fi market update Certification program overview Wi-Fi Alliance convergence initiatives Q&A 2

3 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Makes it Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Alliance Introduction

4 Wi-Fi Alliance Overview Founded in 1999, non-profit international association of more than 300 member companies ( Thought leader and worldwide certification body for WLAN technology Enable ecosystem collaboration: manufacturers, standard bodies, regulators, operators Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ensures interoperability and better user experience to WLAN technology Full list of member companies at 4

5 Wi-Fi Alliance Mission Grow the global market for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products and services across all market segments, platforms, and applications Certify the interoperability of products and services based on IEEE technology Influence and help define the strategic development of technologies, standards, services and applications 5

6 What Does the Wi-Fi Alliance Mean to the Value Chain? Manufacturers Certified product interoperability Category growth, promotion and market education Industry roadmap for success Channel Partners Easier sale Fewer returns Customer satisfaction Consumers Positive user experience Mix and match products from different manufacturers Economies of scale will drive value 6

7 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Makes it Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Market Update

8 In a few years Wi-Fi has become something people don t want to live without About half a billion Wi-Fi users Over 200,000 Wi-Fi registered hotspots to connect on the go at airports, trains, hotels, parks etc. More than 1,000 official municipal networks using Wi-Fi to connect communities, attract investment, and serve citizens 8

9 Growing strong: 300M Wi-Fi units shipped in 2007; on the road to a billion units a year 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, Wi-Fi Chipset Shipments, by Category, in Millions (ABI Research, May 2008) Handsets (Single- and Dual-mode) Consumer Electronics Other PCs and Networking Gear Mobile Internet Devices & PDAs Installed base now exceeds 450 million people worldwide* Near-100% attach rate in notebook computers** 500M Wi-Fi enabled handsets to ship by 2012** Portable consumer electronics and digital home to comprise 24% of total shipments in 2012** * In-Stat ** ABI Research 9

10 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Makes it Wi-Fi Certification

11 Certification Activity Program is voluntary Over 4,500 certified products Strong growth trend Most products carry several certifications for various capabilities Program continues to expand into new segments, products and applications as Wi-Fi adoption grows 11

12 Continuous Growth in Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Certifications and Unit Shipments (Wi-Fi Alliance and ABI Research) Cumulative Certifica ations 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, , , , , , , , , ,000 Cumulative Chipset Shipm ments, 000s Cumulative Certifications Cumulative Chipset Shipments, 000's 12

13 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Interoperability Certificate 13

14 Lab footprint delivers worldwide accessibility TUV Rheinland N. America, USA CETECOM Inc., USA AT4Wireless Spain CETECOM, Inc. Germany TMC China SGS Korea 12 UNH labs IOL, worldwide deliver USA best-in-class certification testing Wipro India SGS Taiwan TUV Rheinland Japan SGS Japan ADT Bureau Veritas, Taiwan Allion Computer Inc., Taiwan ITRI, Taiwan Authorized Test Laboratory Pre Certification Laboratory 14

15 Commercially Available Test Programs basic link/protocol (PHY and MAC Layer testing) b a g n draft 2.0 Security WPA WPA2 Authentication Wi-Fi Protected Setup (currently optional) Quality of Service WMM (packet tagging for priority real time services) WMM Power Save (intelligent/power-sensitive content transmission) Internationalization h (radar detection /interference avoidance) d (harmonization-- frequencies, power levels, signal bandwidth) Cellular Convergence CWG-RF (measurement of various radio performance metrics) 15

16 Wi-Fi Alliance Convergence Initiatives Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Makes it Wi-Fi

17 VoIP Phenomenon According to Skype: Skype's 309 million registered users have made more than 100 billion minutes worth of free Skype-to-Skype calls VoIP is penetrating both the home and the enterprise Wi-Fi is a VoIP enabler. In supporting VoIP, Wi-Fi Enables wireless connectivity Enables many additional applications and product features beyond VoIP Supports carrier and enterprise service strategies Allows users to do more with fewer devices 17

18 Wi-Fi is now a must-have in all the coolest handsets and consumer electronics 18

19 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED handsets deliver security protection and the best user experience 172 handsets have been Wi-Fi CERTIFIED to date Programs test interoperability and security protocols Optional tests to optimize battery life, support multimedia applications Optional Wi-Fi and cellular radio coexistence mapping (with CTIA ) 19

20 Introducing: Voice Personal Certification The first performance certification from Wi-Fi Alliance, Voice- Personal marks an important evolution in Wi-Fi CERTIFIED testing The test network taxes the network with simulated traffic streams Four simulated voice calls Simulated video and data traffic Voice-Personal performance criteria include: Packet loss of less than 1% with no burst losses Latency of less than 50 milliseconds Maximum jitter of less than 50 milliseconds. 20

21 As the market for voice-capable Wi-Fi devices grows, our programs will expand Voice Personal certifications are foundational for future programs Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Voice - Enterprise: planned for 2009 This program will add to the Voice Personal performance testing to include enterprise-grade roaming and security WMM Admission Control 2009 help ensure bandwidth availability for QoS sensitive applications 21

22 Wi-Fi Alliance collaborates to ensure the best user experience with convergence products & services Collaboration to articulate market requirements Address inter-technology issues (e.g. handoff) Develop testing programs (CTIA) 22

23 Wi-Fi/Mobile Convergence Work Areas: CWG-RF This is our joint program with CTIA Provides standardized performance characterization when Wi-Fi radio coexists with cellular radio 1. Transmit power 2. Receive sensitivity 3. Coexistence (desense) 23

24 Next-generation Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n draft 2.0 This program launched in June 2007 A Wi-Fi signal that blankets the whole home Video and audio streams move from device to device on a high-throughput link Back up large files in a snap First handsets with n expected to enter the market soon 24

25 325 products are now Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n draft % also support Wi-Fi Protected Setup 38 are enterprise-grade networking products 100% support WMM Quality of Service 25

26 September 2009: IEEE n Ratification with Wi-Fi Certification Launch Wi-Fi Alliance will certify products conformant to the ratified n standard Will incorporate advanced.11n features (beamforming, for example) Wi-Fi n Handheld Profile will be incorporated into this program applicable to converged devices Also: CE Profile 26

27 WFA Certification Roadmap The following document is a work in progress and is subject to revision or removal at any time without notice. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS", "AS AVAILABLE" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS" BASIS. THE WI-FI ALLIANCE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR GUARANTEES AS TO THE USEFULNESS, QUALITY, SUITABILITY, TRUTH, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. Wi-Fi Alliance Confidential 27

28 Wi-Fi Alliance Certification Roadmap June Q08 3Q08 4Q08 1Q09 2Q a+b+g (h+d) (basic wireless LAN IEEE Specs) n draft 2.0 Core Wi-Fi Functionality n 3Q09 4Q09 1Q n WMM (802.11e-based QoS) and WMM Power Save Multimedia Enablers WMM Admission Control WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Security Expanded EAP Types CWG RF Performance Voice & Data Convergence k r Voice Personal Additional programs under development Mesh Networks Next-generation Security Mechanisms Wi-Fi Protected Setup Extensions Public Safety Testing available Voice Enterprise Planned testing IEEE published ratification date Wi-Fi Alliance Confidential 28

29 Some Ingredients of Wi-Fi Technology Success Scalable Protocol Equipment Affordability Robust Ecosystem Free Spectrum Worldwide Mobility Connectivity Range Data Throughput 29

30 Summary About half a billion people use Wi-Fi today Wi-Fi is a must-have in next-generation handsets half a billion to ship in 2012 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED gives carriers confidence and delivers a great user experience Free white papers on voice, n, convergence, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED makes it Wi-Fi! 30