What is WIFI certification?
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED is an internationally recognized product certification standard, indicating that products have reached industry-recognized standards in terms of interoperability, security, and a series of application-specific protocols. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products have been rigorously tested at one of our independent authorized testing laboratories. When a product successfully passes the test, the manufacturer or distributor is authorized to use the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark. Certification means that a product has been tested with other devices in various configurations, and the devices used for testing need to be extracted in different ways to verify that the product is compatible with other Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices operating in the same frequency band. There is interoperability between them.

A wide range of consumer, enterprise and carrier-specific products can be certified, including smartphones, appliances, computers and peripherals, network infrastructure and consumer electronics. At the retail end, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark gives consumers confidence in the product, ensuring that the product can provide a good user experience and comply with industry standards. Service providers and enterprise IT managers specify that products must have Wi-Fi CERTIFIED to reduce support costs and ensure that products meet industry-accepted requirements. Only companies that become members of the Wi-Fi Alliance can conduct product certification testing and use the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo and related trademarks.

How to become a member?
Joining the Wi-Fi Alliance is a key strategic element in providing Wi-Fi solutions and services. In our industry-leading collaboration forum, multiple Wi-Fi and WiGig technologies for the future are undergoing significant development. Our world-class certification program validates the best user experiences and entitles them to a seal of approval sought after around the world. Since March 2000, Wi-Fi Alliance member companies have developed and launched more than 15 certification programs.
To date, our more than 600 member companies have certified more than 15,000 products through our 18 authorized testing laboratories around the world, and that number continues to grow. Becoming a member of our alliance and participating in our interoperability programs and market development efforts means you and your customers are guaranteed the best experience using Wi-Fi products and services.
Become a member today and let's drive the future of wireless together. After your application is accepted by our board of directors, Wi-Fi Alliance staff will generally send you the relevant notification and invoice via email within ten working days. Your membership will be activated upon receipt of full payment by Wi-Fi Alliance. For existing members, membership dues will be charged annually for the following calendar year, and all amounts due must be paid before December 31st.

Full membership
Full members can help develop our certification programs and related supporting technologies, certify products, and have access to a range of other benefits. The annual membership fee for full membership is US$15,000.
Affiliate Membership
Affiliates at the Full and Sponsored level are eligible for a range of membership benefits at no additional cost. Affiliate members have the same rights as full members, including the ability to certify products using their own company names, but voting rights are still held by companies with full Wi-Fi Alliance membership or sponsorship-level membership.
For a company to qualify as an Affiliate, a Full Member or Sponsored Level Member must directly or indirectly (1) control the Affiliate; (2) be controlled by the Affiliate; or (3) be in a common position with the Affiliate Under control (the same non-member enterprise must control both the member enterprise and the affiliated company).

Implementer Member
Implementer members can use previously certified Wi-Fi products to certify their own terminal products. Implementer members leverage the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED brand to provide users with a simple path, guaranteed interoperability and a proven, superior user experience. Additional benefits include attendance at three annual membership meetings and access to programming diagrams and proven specifications. Implementer membership is $5,000 annually.

WIFI certification classification
1. New product certification: Wi-Fi certification is not inheritable.
2. Recertification: The product has been certified; the product and Wi-Fi related parts have changed.
3. Modification: The product has been certified; the product and Wi-Fi related parts will not change.