Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct is a peer-to-peer specification that will enhance Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi Alliance's trademarked certification for wireless devices that use the IEEE 802.11 family of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN) operation. Devices certified for the Wi-Fi Direct will be able to talk directly to one another without having to join a network. The Wi-Fi Alliance expects to begin certification for Wi-Fi Direct in 2010. Products that receive the certification will be designated "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct." See also: Bluetooth, 802.11, 802.11n, mesh network, Read more The Wi-Fi Alliance provides more information about Wi-Fi Direct in its press release. Steven Sande explains why Wi-Fi Direct will compete with Bluetooth in "Wi-Fi Direct to bring secure peer-to-peer networking in 2010."
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