Passpoint
Understanding WiFi Alliance's Passpoint Technology.
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Understanding WiFi Alliance's Passpoint Technology.
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Passpoint, or Hotspot 2.0, is a certification program that enhances connecting to public Wi-Fi networks by providing seamless, secure, and automated connectivity. It builds on the IEEE 802.11u standard and eliminates the need for users to manually select and authenticate Wi-Fi networks each time they visit a new location.
Passpoint simplifies the user experience by automatically connecting devices to Passpoint-enabled networks using a previously established profile. This technology addresses common pain points associated with public Wi-Fi networks, such as cumbersome login processes and inconsistent security protocols.
Passpoint’s ability to provide seamless and secure connectivity is transformative. It employs advanced security protocols, including WPA3-Enterprise, ensuring that data transmitted over the network is protected from unauthorized access. This level of security is crucial in public spaces, such as cafes, airports, and hotels, where traditional Wi-Fi networks often have weaker security measures.
With Passpoint, devices can move seamlessly between different Wi-Fi access points without requiring repeated logins, maintaining uninterrupted connectivity. This capability is particularly beneficial in high-density environments like airports, shopping malls, and large event venues, where maintaining a stable connection is essential for a positive user experience.
Wayru intends to integrate Passpoint technology into its decentralized and tokenized wireless internet network to enhance connectivity and user experience. By leveraging Passpoint, Wayru aims to provide seamless, secure, and automated Wi-Fi access across its network of decentralized hotspots. This integration supports Wayru's mission to close the digital gap by making internet access accessible, reliable, and user-friendly.
Wayru’s ambition extends to becoming a dark carrier, enabling any operator or carrier to offload data to our network of Hotspot Operators. This strategy helps traditional carriers manage network loads more efficiently and enhances Wayru’s infrastructure, providing consistent and reliable connectivity to end-users.
Hotspot operators within the Wayru network stand to gain significantly from integrating Passpoint and the dark carrier model. By providing seamless and secure connectivity, operators can attract more users to their hotspots, increasing traffic and potential earnings. Offloading data from traditional carriers to Wayru hotspots enhances network efficiency and reliability.