Wi-Fi Direct codenamed "Wi-Fi peer-to-peer" announced

Wi-Fi Alliance has announced a new specification to support direct Wi-Fi connections between devices. The upcoming Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Wi-Fi Direct program will support Wi-Fi device-to-device connectivity without joining a traditional home, office, or hotspot network.

The specification, previously code-named "Wi-Fi peer-to-peer," can be implemented in any Wi-Fi device, from mobile phones, cameras, printers, and notebook computers, to human interface devices such as keyboards and headphones.

The Wi-Fi Alliance expects to begin certification for this new specification in mid-2010, and products which achieve the certification will be designated Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct.

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