The TMCX specification is available to qualified manufacturers interested in developing client devices optimized for citywide Wi-Fi deployments, or those wishing to enhance their current product offerings. With the commitment and cooperation of client device manufacturers, the TMCX specification will further improve the end-to-end performance of all metro-scale Wi-Fi networks and further lower operating costs for service providers.

With the rapid growth of citywide Wi-Fi deployments, opportunities to offer Wi-Fi based residential broadband services are materializing worldwide. Many Wi-Fi enabled laptops and client devices lack sufficient transmit power and radio control software to send data reliably to an outdoor mesh through some types of building construction. They also generally lack the management intelligence to be monitored, optimized and maintained remotely by service providers. The requirements of the TMCX specification provide a blueprint to client device manufacturers allowing them to optimize their products for use in a carrier grade, metro-scale WiFi environment. These enhancements to the device’s software intelligence, connectivity and manageability add significantly to the optimal operation and economics of a carrier-class broadband wireless network.

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