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As Wi-Fi networks mature, identifying the location of access points has become increasingly critical for various functions, including network management, troubleshooting, security, and regulatory compliance.

The “Signaling AP Location for Wi-Fi Roaming” report explores scenarios where an Identity Provider (IDP) can benefit from knowing the location of an End-User authenticating at an Access Network Provider (ANP) using the IDP’s credentials. This is especially relevant as Wi-Fi becomes integrated into multi-technology networks, leading to complex financial settlement arrangements and mission-critical applications where location reporting becomes essential.

Key benefits to the Wi-Fi industry highlighted in this report include:

  • Identifying use cases where communicating the location of End-Users or ANP APs to the IDP is crucial, such as network selection (Wi-Fi or cellular) based on AP location, Connected vehicle fleet management, Roaming Hub Policy, and Emergency call support for Mobile Vurtial Network Operators, Emergency calling using OpenRoaming architecture.
  • Identifying current standards and gaps where further guidelines or standards work may be necessary.
  • Raising awareness in the industry of this need and providing a starting point for addressing it for both manufacturers and IDPs.

This report crystallizes the emerging need for AP location information in Wi-Fi roaming scenarios, providing concrete recommendations to aid and accelerate industry adoption of Signaling Location in RADIUS. It also addresses technical challenges and opportunities for consistent and standardized delivery of location information within OpenRoaming, ensuring comprehensive and consistent location reporting across the industry for more efficient Wi-Fi network management.

For organizations eager to share relevant use cases and learning on Wi-Fi Roaming, we encourage you to reach out to the WBA Program Management Office (PMO) at pmo@wballiance.com. Be part of shaping the future of Wi-Fi.

This whitepaper is brought to you by: WBA’s NextGen Work Group.

To participate and learn more about WBA coming projects, contact WBA PMO.

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