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	End-to-End 802.11n Notebooks with Intel® Centrino® processor technology are now available with new wireless technology offering faster throughput and better range. Certain WiFi Access Points (APs) are also available with the 802.11n standard of this technology.

Better, faster, stronger

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ 802.11n access points, when coupled with a notebook based on Intel Centrino processor technology including Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N, can offer up to 5x throughput¹ and up to 2x the range² over APs with 802.11a/b/g.

The "Connect with Intel® Centrino®" logo program

Selected access points (PDF 17KB) are all Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ 802.11n and undergo a controlled set of tests to evaluate:

Performance over range

Real world use cases: video, voice, data transfer

Backwards compatibility

Coexistence with a/b/g networks

Elimination of dead spots

We do the homework and you get the benefits.

Tested and verified to work together

Your new notebook with Intel® Centrino® processor technology and Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N has enormous potential. When you buy an Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ 802.11n access point, be sure to look for the "Connect with Intel® Centrino®" logo to maximize your WiFi experience.

Sample performance of approved vs. non-approved access points:

Look for the identifier on the wireless access point product packaging to ensure a better wireless experience with laptops based on Intel® Centrino® processor technology.

"Connect with Intel® Centrino®" approved access points:

Please click below for the list of approved access points. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ 802.11n access points listed below have gone through the rigorous logo process, passed the parameters in our testing and been awarded this identifier:

Connect with Intel® Centrino® approved access points » (PDF 17KB)

Connect with Intel® Centrino®

View the video to see how this Intel program ensures you the best performance for digital media streaming, multi-player games, VoIP phone calls and large file transfers.

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¹ Based on the theoretical bandwidth maximum enabled by 2x3 802.11n implementations with two spatial streams. Actual throughput will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. See www.intel.com/performance/mobile/index.htm for more information. Check with your PC manufacturer for details.

² Based on the theoretical bandwidth maximum enabled by 2x3 802.11n implementations with two spatial streams. Actual wireless throughput and/or range will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. Check with your PC manufacturer for details.