·Wi‑Fi CERTIFIED 7 launched Jan 2024; WPA3 mandatory
·20MHz‑only Wi‑Fi 7 certification Jan 2026 for IoT devices
·Wi‑Fi for Matter launched 2025 for gateway interoperability
·Wi‑Fi CERTIFIED for IoT guidelines Aug 2025
·Wi‑Fi HaLow certification expanded with 2025 fee discounts
2. Current Status
·Fees stable; testing costs vary by product
·China SRRC old permits (MIIT 353) expired Dec 2025; update to MIIT 129 required
·CRA will affect Wi‑Fi devices from 2027 with stricter cybersecurity rules
3. Upcoming Trends
·Wi‑Fi 8 (802.11bn): Focus on ultra‑high reliability; targeted 2028
·CRA alignment: SBOM, 5+ years security updates, vulnerability disclosure
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