Broadcom Selected for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint Test Bed

Today, connecting to Wi-Fi hotspots can be burdensome, requiring the user to search for a network, request a connection, and in many cases, re-enter authentication credentials. The Passpoint certification program, based on the Wi-Fi Alliance Hotspot 2.0 Specification, changes this process by finding and connecting automatically to other certified devices without manual intervention. In addition to making it easy for end users to connect, hotspots equipped with Passpoint-certified equipment automatically enable enterprise-grade WPA2 security.

The Passpoint program, designed by service providers and equipment makers in the Wi-Fi Alliance, will also help offload data traffic more seamlessly to Wi-Fi networks. The explosion of Internet data traffic over mobile networks is putting stress on crowded cellular networks. The Passpoint program coupled with 5G WiFi, the fifth generation of Wi-Fi based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard, will further alleviate the cellular spectrum crunch by delivering faster, more reliable wireless connectivity to accommodate the growing demand for content consumption. All of Broadcom's future 5G WiFi devices will ship with Passpoint capability.