Programs

Since 2000, Wi-Fi Alliance® members have certified more than 35,000 products. Through industry-
developed comprehensive testing, the Wi-Fi Alliance certification program ensures that Wi-Fi®
products from multiple manufacturers work well together. Wi-Fi Alliance certification programs are
foundational to the rapid adoption of Wi-Fi products in homes, offices, and public access locations
around the world and continue to be at the foundation of the technology’s proliferation.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ products deliver interoperability of the latest technologies and industry-standard
security protections. In short – Wi-Fi CERTIFIED means a good user experience, regardless of brand.
For retailers, vendors, and service providers, our seal of approval means higher customer
satisfaction rates, fewer support calls, and fewer product returns.

Our certification programs cover the following categories:

Connectivity
Today’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products connect with those certified in 2000. All Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products
are backward-compatible with earlier versions operating in the same frequency band.

 Interoperable connectivity: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED a in 5 GHz and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED b/g in 2.4 GHz
 Advanced Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n in both 2.4 and 5 GHz for high-performance Wi-Fi
networking
 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ac, the very latest version of Wi-Fi in 5 GHz, pushing Wi-Fi past the gigabit-
per-second data rate milestone for network capacity
 Wi-Fi Direct®: Allows Wi-Fi client devices that connect directly without use of an access
point, to enable applications such as printing, content sharing, and display. Wi-Fi Direct
certifies products which implement technology defined in the Wi-Fi Peer-to-Peer Technical
Specification. Application Service Platform and optional services are defined in the Wi-Fi
Peer-to-Peer Services Technical Specification.
 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WiGig™ : Utilizes the 60 GHz frequency band to enable extremely high
performance, multi-gigabit connectivity and low latency for a range of applications,
including wireless docking, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), multimedia
streaming, gaming and networking.

Security
 Wi-Fi Protected Access® 2 (WPA2™): Wi-Fi wireless network security offers reliable security
mechanisms for both personal and enterprise environments; continued enhancements
ensure it delivers strong security protections to Wi-Fi users as the security landscape evolves
 Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3™): New security capabilities for personal and enterprise
Wi-Fi networks to simplify Wi-Fi security configuration and enhance network security
protections
 EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol): A set of authentication mechanisms used to
validate the identity of network devices in the enterprise
 192-bit Security Suite: Security suite aligned with the Commercial National Security
Algorithm (CNSA) Suite from the Committee on National Security Systems, will further
protect Wi-Fi networks with higher security requirements such as government, defense, and
industrial
  Protected Management Frames: Protected Management Frames extends security
protections to unicast and multicast management action frames, maintaining the resiliency
of mission-critical networks

Access
 Passpoint®: Enables SIM and non-SIM mobile devices to discover, select and connect to Wi-
Fi networks without user intervention. Passpoint devices “see behind” the SSID (network
name) to select a network based on ownership, services and performance characteristics.
Wi-Fi network connections use an enhanced set of industry-standard WPA2 security
protections; compatibility with legacy devices can be retained through deployment of
multiple SSIDs. Passpoint certifies products which implement technology defined in the Wi-
Fi Alliance Hotspot 2.0 Technical Specification. The technology behind Passpoint is
foundational to Wi-Fi roaming and has been specified by both Wireless Broadband Alliance
and the GSMA Terminal Steering Group.
 Wi-Fi Protected Setup™: Facilitates easy set-up of security features using a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) or other defined methods within the Wi-Fi device. Wi-Fi
Protected Setup certifies products which implement technology defined in the Wi-Fi Simple
Configuration Technical Specification.
 IBSS with Wi-Fi Protected Setup: Enables ad-hoc connections between devices to complete
tasks such as file printing or sharing. Designed to ease setup of connection for devices with
limited user interface. IBSS with Wi-Fi Protected Setup certifies products which implement
technology defined in the IBSS with Wi-Fi Protected Setup Specification.

Applications and Services

 Miracast®: Provides seamless display of high-definition (HD) and 4K Ultra High-Definition
(Ultra HD) content between devices, regardless of brand, without cables or a network
connection. Miracast certifies products which implement technology defined in the Wi-Fi
Display Technical Specification. Enhancements released in 2017 include 4K Ultra HD
support, and extended battery life in mobile devices.
 Voice-Enterprise: Supports a good experience with voice applications over Wi-Fi, enabling
fast transitions between access points and providing management. Voice-Enterprise builds
on the Voice-Personal certification features.
 Voice-Personal: Voice over Wi-Fi extends beyond interoperability testing to test the
performance of products and help ensure that they deliver good voice quality over the Wi-
Fi link
 Wi-Fi Aware™ : Enables devices in proximity to detect each other by using a power efficient
mechanism that establishes a common “heartbeat” and aligns communication windows.
Wi-Fi Aware improves on existing proximity offerings by delivering a truly here-and-now
contextual awareness solution that empowers users to find services that match their
interests. It works well indoors and in dense environments, without requiring a cellular, Wi-
Fi, or GPS connection.
 Wi-Fi Location: Delivers accurate indoor location through Wi-Fi networks, allowing location
applications and services to operate indoors
Optimization
 TDLS (Tunneled Direct Link Setup): Allows network-connected devices to create a secure,
direct link to transfer data more efficiently
 Wi-Fi Agile Multiband: Enables client devices and access points (APs) to exchange
information so the Wi-Fi network can guide devices to the best bands, channels, and APs to
maximize system efficiency and provide the best user experience.
 Wi-Fi TimeSync™: Enables accurately timed audio, video, and data across Wi-Fi networks
 Wi-Fi Vantage™: Provides an ongoing evolution of advanced features to elevate the user
experience in managed Wi-Fi networks
 WMM® (Wi-Fi Multimedia™): Support for multimedia content over Wi-Fi networks
enabling Wi-Fi networks to prioritize traffic generated by different applications using Quality
of Service (QoS) mechanisms. WMM certifies products which implement technology
defined in the WMM Technical Specification.
 WMM-Admission Control: Enhanced bandwidth management tools to optimize the
delivery of voice and other traffic in Wi-Fi networks. WMM-Admission Control certifies
products which implement technology defined in the WMM Technical Specification.
 WMM-Power Save: Power savings for multimedia content over Wi-Fi networks - helps
conserve battery life while using voice and multimedia applications by managing the time
the device spends in sleep mode

RF Coexistence
 CWG-RF: Developed with CTIA®, this is a test program developed for converged devices with
both Wi-Fi and cellular technology. The testing provides detailed information about the
performance of the Wi-Fi radio in a converged handset, as well as how the cellular and Wi-
Fi radios interact with one another. Although this test program is not an element of Wi-Fi
certification, completion of the testing is mandatory for Wi-Fi enabled handsets

Additional Capabilities
 Power saving features: Enhances capabilities of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ac and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n
by enabling longer battery life for devices through longer sleep periods and more efficient
use of network exchanges
 Wi-Fi Home Design: Delivers whole home Wi-Fi coverage through builder designed and
installed Wi-Fi networks in newly constructed homes

Authorized Test Laboratories

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ program assures tested and proven interoperability among Wi-Fi® devices.
This certification gives users confidence that Wi-Fi products bearing the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo have
passed rigorous interoperability certification requirements.

The following independent laboratories are accredited to perform certification testing for Wi-Fi
Alliance® members. Please contact the laboratories directly for details on testing logistics, pricing,
and any development/debugging services they offer.
Wi-Fi Test Suite
Wi-Fi Test Suite is a software platform originally developed by Wi-Fi Alliance, the global non-profit
industry association that brings you Wi-Fi®, to support certification program development and
device certification. Non-proprietary components are provided under the ISC License and can be
accessed at the Wi-Fi Test Suite open source project on GitHub. Wi-Fi Alliance members can access
the full software package, including proprietary components, on the Wi-Fi Alliance members-only
site .

The open source components of Wi-Fi Test Suite are made available to the public in order to help
advance the Wi-Fi Alliance mission. Wi-Fi Test Suite embraces technological innovation by being
adaptable to all types of unique, diverse, and cutting edge devices. Both Wi-Fi Alliance members
and non-members can conduct their own internal testing using the industry standard API and tool
set. For companies considering Wi-Fi Alliance membership, products developed and tested with Wi-
Fi Test Suite will ease the process of obtaining certification when they become members.

Membership
Contributor
For companies who want to drive the direction of the Wi-Fi industry and develop many Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED™ products
US$15,000/year

pro-rated by quarter for new

members
 Develop, test, and certify products
 Participate and vote in Marketing, Technical, and Regulatory task groups
 Monitor developing programs
 Extend benefits to affiliated companies

Implementer
For companies who want to implement certified solutions in products and use the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
brand

US$5,000/year

 Implement unmodified Wi-Fi modules which have been certified by another member
 Use the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo and brands
 Access final documents

Small Business Introductory Membership

Experience the benefits of membership with lower introductory membership dues
Small Business Introductory Participant
Similar benefits as Contributor membership: Ability to certify products and participate and vote in
task groups, however the key difference is that Small Business Introductory Participants are not
voting members of the organization as set forth in section 4.1 of the Bylaws. Certification fees are
the same as Contributors.

Annual dues: US$7,500

Small Business Introductory Implementer

Same benefits as Implementer membership: Ability to implement certified solutions in products and
use the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ brand. Similar to Implementers, Small Business Introductory
Implementers are not voting members of the organization as set forth in section 4.1 of the Bylaws.
Certification fees are the same as Implementers.

Annual dues: US$2,500

Small Business Introductory memberships are available to new members with annual revenues less
than US$10M. These membership levels are available for the first two years of membership if the
company continues to meet the requirements.