Wi-Fi Alliance
All wireless LAN products must adhere to the IEEE 802.11 set of standards to be compatible with each other. Even though the 802.11 standards are very thorough and lengthy, it is still possible for one manufacturer to build a product based on one interpretation of a standard feature, while another manufacturer works with a different interpretation. This is especially true when products are developed while an 802.11 amendment is still in draft form. In addition, manufacturers are not obligated to implement every function described in a standard; they may pick and choose certain parts or implement the entire standard, and may even add in some proprietary features.
The Wi-Fi Alliance (http://wi-fi.org) is a nonprofit industry association ...
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