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Wi-Fi® delivers strong IoT advantage

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Wi-Fi Alliance outlines eight Wi-Fi competencies that should be considered when selecting an IoT technology:

Key Points: 
  • Wi-Fi Alliance outlines eight Wi-Fi competencies that should be considered when selecting an IoT technology:
    Standards-based, interoperable technology: The promise of IoT is founded on a wide range of device manufacturers.
  • Wi-Fi provides a common platform to deliver a growing range of IoT applications that vary in performance, power, and latency requirements.
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED delivers confidence that billions of devices will interoperate and provide a quality user experience regardless of product brand.
  • Pervasive connectivity: IoT systems are often controlled through mobile devices, and Wi-Fi allows seamless control of smartphones, tablets, and 18 billion Wi-Fi devices already in use today to help unlock the full potential of the IoT.

Aqara Updates Its Iconic Hub M1S

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Aqara, a leading provider for smart home products, released its Hub M1S Gen 2, which is an enhanced version of the brands iconic smart home control center Hub M1S.

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  • Aqara, a leading provider for smart home products, released its Hub M1S Gen 2, which is an enhanced version of the brands iconic smart home control center Hub M1S.
  • Enabled with new hardware and software updates, the Hub M1S Gen 2 inherits most features from its predecessor, and improves the network security by adopting the WPA3 standard.
  • Similar to other Aqara hubs, the Hub M1S Gen 2 is a control center within the Aqara ecosystem, and connects other Aqara Zigbee devices to the Wi-Fi network.
  • The M1S Gen 2 adopts the Zigbee 3.0 protocol, supporting up to 128 Aqara devices**.

Lantronix xPico 200 Series Wi-Fi IoT Gateways Achieve WPA3 Enterprise and Personal Certification

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Delivering seamless and secure Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, Lantronix xPico 200 Series gateways enable OEMs to build and deploy smart connected products with reduced complexity and lower risk.

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  • Delivering seamless and secure Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, Lantronix xPico 200 Series gateways enable OEMs to build and deploy smart connected products with reduced complexity and lower risk.
  • We are proud that Lantronixs xPico 200 Series gateways have met the demanding criteria to attain WPA3 Certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance, said Fathi Hakam, VP of Engineering at Lantronix.
  • To gain this respected designation, the gateways underwent rigorous testing in a variety of configurations by independent, authorized test laboratories.
  • Ideal for use in a variety of applications, including industrial automation, medical devices, responsive retail and resource management, Lantronix xPico 200 Series features the xPico 270 Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), xPico 250 dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) and the xPico 240 dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) and Ethernet.

NETGEAR Introduces Tri-band WiFi 6E Access Point Targeting Small and Medium Businesses

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leading provider of networking products that power businesses both large and small, today announced the availability of the first tri-band, business-grade WiFi 6E product with cloud management for small and medium businesses (SMBs), the Insight Managed Tri-band AXE7800 Wireless Access Point (WAX630E ).

Key Points: 
  • NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leading provider of networking products that power businesses both large and small, today announced the availability of the first tri-band, business-grade WiFi 6E product with cloud management for small and medium businesses (SMBs), the Insight Managed Tri-band AXE7800 Wireless Access Point (WAX630E ).
  • The addition of WiFi 6E makes NETGEARs latest offering one of the most powerful WiFi solutions for SMBs everywhere.
  • With the introduction of the WAX630E NETGEAR is helping to pave the way for a new generation of connectivity for small and medium businesses and Managed Service Providers.
  • An additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port is included for wired extension to a WiFi access point.

Morse Micro Expands Presence in Asia for Growth in Wi-Fi HaLow

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Morse Micro Asia will support our local teams and customers across Asias growing economies including Taiwan, greater China, Korea and Japan.

Key Points: 
  • Morse Micro Asia will support our local teams and customers across Asias growing economies including Taiwan, greater China, Korea and Japan.
  • This is an important milestone in Morse Micros international growth and reflects the rate at which customers across the Asia-Pacific region are adopting Wi-Fi HaLow for a host of low-power, long-reach IoT applications, said Michael De Nil, co-founder and chief executive officer at Morse Micro.
  • Morse Micros comprehensive Wi-Fi HaLow portfolio includes the industrys smallest, fastest and lowest power IEEE 802.11ah compliant SoCs.
  • Morse Micro is sampling the smallest, fastest and lowest power Wi-Fi HaLow SoCs and modules for customer evaluation.

Laird Connectivity Launches Sterling™-LWB+ Wi-Fi 4 + Bluetooth 5.2 Combo Module Based on Latest Infineon AIROC™ CYW43439 Chipset

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Powered by the AIROC CYW43439 Wi-Fi 4 + Bluetooth 5.2 Combo SoC from Infineon Technologies, the Sterling-LWB+ is designed for IoT from the start.

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  • Powered by the AIROC CYW43439 Wi-Fi 4 + Bluetooth 5.2 Combo SoC from Infineon Technologies, the Sterling-LWB+ is designed for IoT from the start.
  • It's also mechanically and pin compatible with the Sterling-LWB module as an upgrade path for existing customers.
  • The module series delivers a fully featured Wi-Fi 4 radio enabled with Laird Connectivity's industry-leading software drivers and support.
  • For more information about the Sterling-LWB+, visit: www.lairdconnect.com/sterling-lwb-plus
    For more information about the Infineon AIROC 43439, visit: CYW43439
    About Laird Connectivity: Laird Connectivity simplifies wireless connectivity with market-leading RF modules, internal antennas, IoT devices, and custom wireless solutions.

Telit Launches WE310G4 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Module with BLE 5.0

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The Telit WE310G4 is ideal for vendors that have limited Wi-Fi or BLE expertise, as well as those with extensive RF experience that want to reduce time to market for new products.

Key Points: 
  • The Telit WE310G4 is ideal for vendors that have limited Wi-Fi or BLE expertise, as well as those with extensive RF experience that want to reduce time to market for new products.
  • Pin-to-pin compatible with the Telit WE310F5 (single-band module), enabling rapid migration of existing hardware and software to the WE310G4.
  • "The new Telit WE310G4 module gives vendors a fast, easy way to add Wi-Fi or BLE to their products even if they have little or no in-house RF expertise," said Manish Watwani, Chief Marketing and Product Officer, Telit.
  • Telit, Telit OneEdge and all associated logos are trademarks of Telit Communications PLC in the United States and other countries.

New Addition to Brother RuggedJet Mobile Printer Series Features Significant Advancements in Connectivity, Durability and Speed

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220112005825/en/
    As the next generation to the popular Brother RuggedJet 4200 series, the RJ-3200 was developed around the demands of an increasingly fast-paced working environment, with significant advancements made to both hardware and software.
  • Molded rubber housing and extra internal protection add to the printers enhanced durability, which includes six-foot drop protection and 1m tumble testing*.
  • Customers have come to expect more, and down-time is no longer an option for a business or its technology solutions, said David Crist, President of Brother Mobile Solutions.
  • Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother International Corporation, provides innovative mobile, desktop and industrial printing and labeling solutions to field workforces and mobile enterprises.

Update: CES 2022: Minim First to Offer In-App Chat Support; Announces Two New Motorola Mesh WiFi 6 Systems

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire — Minim, Inc., (NASDAQ: MINM), the creator of intelligent networking products under the globally recognized Motorola brand, today announced from CES 2022 that it is the first home networking provider to offer In-App Chat Support in the motosync app, powered by Minim. In addition, the company unveiled an expanded WiFi 6 mesh portfolio. Coming in Spring/Summer 2022, the Motorola Q11 AX3000 mesh WiFi system and Motorola Q14 AXE5400 mesh WiFi system will join the Motorola AX1800 mesh WiFi system launched last fall online in Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and BestBuy.com. Pricing at this time is undisclosed; however, Minim plans to launch the first-of-its-kind WiFi 6E Motorola Q14 at a price point that rivals WiFi 6 competitors. 

Key Points: 
  • Coming in Spring/Summer 2022, the Motorola Q11 AX3000 mesh WiFi system and Motorola Q14 AXE5400 mesh WiFi system will join the Motorola AX1800 mesh WiFi system launched last fall online in Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and BestBuy.com.
  • Pricing at this time is undisclosed; however, Minim plans to launch the first-of-its-kind WiFi 6E Motorola Q14 at a price point that rivals WiFi 6 competitors.
  • Live In-App Chat - Starting today, motosync now offers In-App Chat for live support with networking specialists without ever leaving the app.
  • Powering even the most sophisticated smart homes, the feature-rich Q11 WiFi 6 mesh system will deliver:
    Dual-band coverage up to 5,000 sqft.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ Release 2 adds new features for advanced Wi-Fi® applications

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Additionally, three power management features improve Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 power efficiency, benefitting enterprise, industrial, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, three power management features improve Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 power efficiency, benefitting enterprise, industrial, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 delivers the best experience with advanced applications, while providing strong WPA3 security and promoting interoperability between Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices.
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 Release 2 adds support for uplink multi-user MIMO, enabling devices to upload content concurrently to an access point (AP).
  • "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 was a game changer for IoT applications and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 Release 2 extends these innovations even further.