Ralink Technology Receives Wireless LAN WHQL Certification for Windows Vista by Microsoft.CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Ralink Technology, a leading developer of 802.11x WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network chipsets, today announced that its driver is among the first to be granted the wireless LAN's first WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) A Microsoft facility that provides testing services for hardware and drivers for compliance with its operating systems. WHQL administers various logos that compliant vendors may reprint on their packages. (Windows Hardware Quality Lab) certification for Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. by Microsoft. Windows Vista is the first version of the Microsoft operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. that includes native 802.11 support. The extensive support includes WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration. WPA in full Works Progress Administration later (1939–43) Work Projects Administration U.S. work program for the unemployed. 2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access (networking, security) Wi-Fi Protected Access - (WPA) A security scheme for wireless networks, developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). 2) improved security with hidden network handling, diagnostic for better management, new user interface that simplifies configuration, performance improvements with 4-way handshake in kernel and file sharing for better ad-hoc network integration. WHQL certification reassures businesses and consumers that Ralink WLAN chipsets are fully ready to unlock the next generation wireless networking features of the powerful Windows Vista platform, including Vista Premium. To receive the Windows Vista logo, Ralink developers planned, prepared and designed drivers based on "Certified for Windows Vista" document from Microsoft. Then, the developers pre-tested the drivers using "Certified for Windows Vista" Test cases from Microsoft. And finally, the developers applied for the certification starting September 2006 and obtain the Windows Vista Certified logo in October 2006. The products with "Certified for Windows Vista" logo are estimated to hit the mass market in January 2007. "Ralink is working closely with Microsoft to ensure the best performance and most reliable Vista experience through our high-performance, comprehensive line of WLAN chipsets," said Paul Lin, Director of Software, Ralink Technology. Currently shipping Ralink WLAN chipsets certified for windows Vista includes the RT2501 and RT2501U. For more information about Ralink's WLAN chipsets, please visit: http://www.ralinktech.com About Ralink Technology Ralink Technology Corporation is a leading innovator and developer of wireless LAN chipset solutions. Ralink 802.11x chipsets are recognized for superior throughput, extended range, low-power consumption and consistent reliability demanded by Wi-Fi, mobile and embedded applications. These feature-rich chipsets have a high level of chip integration for client and AP solutions for CB, miniPCI, PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). and USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. interfaces, enabling customers to build smaller and more sophisticated mobile wireless products cost-effectively. Ralink's patented MIMObility[TM] technology extends Wi-Fi applications from traditional PC networking to a range of digital multimedia and handheld devices including cell phones, PDAs, cameras, print servers, HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates and video game players. Ralink customers can look forward to continuous improvements in speed, bandwidth and reliability with emerging 802.11n solutions for next-generation high-performance Wi-Fi. Ralink Technology was founded in 2001 with headquarters in Hsin-chu, Taiwan and an R&D center in Cupertino, California. For more information, visit Ralink at www.ralinktech.com |
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