White-Space AP is a multi-role Wi-Fi based platform with support for 700MHz and GPS, ideal for emerging whitespace applications. It is an integration of GPS and Wi-Fi to enable low-cost “Wi-Fi like” access points to allow for auto-detection and channel selection of the best whitespace frequency based on the physical location of the access point.

The White-Space AP is based on the IEEE 802.11a/g protocol and is intended for whitespace applications in the emerging WRAN 802.22 market.   Furthermore, it can be used in data exchange between high-speed vehicles and between the vehicles and the roadside infrastructure.

Arada Systems is a leader in technologies meant for vehicle-based communication networks, particularly for applications such as toll collection, vehicle safety services, and commerce transactions via cars. White-Space AP is being evaluated for real-time communication between vehicles and roadside access points, or other vehicles that creates a real-time public safety network.

The solution is built using Atheros’ MiniPCI AR5414 based WLAN chipset on the AR7161 platform. The AR7161 is Atheros' family of high performance, cost effective and scalable wireless network processors. The platform supports multiple radio support as well to configure in various networks including 2.4GHz and 5GHz.