Based on 2025 information, here are the key requirements for documentation and certificate maintenance for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED.
| Certification Element | 2025 Core Information & Requirements |
| Core Prerequisite | Must be a Wi-Fi Alliance Member (Implementer or Contributor). |
| Key Documents | Company credentials, product technical docs (incl. firmware), CID form, English user manual, IP declaration. |
| Certificate Form | A unique certification ID (format e.g., WFA12345), not a physical certificate with a fixed term. |
| Maintaining Validity | Continuous payment of annual membership fees; No design changes affecting interoperability. |
Required Documents Checklist：
1.Company Credentials: Business license copy (EN/CH recommended); Company contact info (using a corporate domain email).
2.Product Technical Documentation: Product specs (Wi-Fi version, bands, power); Circuit & PCB diagrams (marking RF path); Firmware info (version, WPA3 config).
3.Certification Application Materials:CID (Certification Identifier) Form (product role, bands); English User Manual (must include certification ID and compliance statement).
4.Intellectual Property Declaration: Declaration of non-infringement; License proof if using authorized modules (e.g., Qualcomm).
Special Notes:
1.Products supporting the 6GHz band (Wi-Fi 6E/7 routers) require additional DFS test data.
2.Hardware (e.g., antenna) or firmware changes potentially affecting protocols require a change description and test reports.
Process, Timeline & "Validity" Explained：
-Process & Timeline (Typically 4-6 weeks):
1.Membership Application (~1-2 weeks): Choose between Implementer ($5,150/yr) or Contributor ($20,000/yr) membership.
2.Laboratory Testing (~2-4 weeks): Performed at an authorized lab. Simple devices: ~2 weeks; Complex devices (Wi-Fi 7): ~3-4 weeks (includes DFS).
3.Alliance Review (~1-2 weeks): Lab submits reports to the Alliance for consistency/compliance review.
4.Certification & Labeling (~1 week): Receive unique ID; update product labeling and manual.
Certificate "Validity" & Maintenance: The Wi-Fi certification does not have a fixed expiration date. However, it becomes invalid if:
·Membership Lapses: Annual fees are not paid.
·Product Design Changes: Hardware (Wi-Fi chip, antenna) or firmware changes that affect interoperability require re-certification.
-Important Reminders：
1.Market Access: The "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo can only be used on certified products. Certification is mandatory in some markets (e.g., EU).
2.Path Selection:QuickTrack (for pre-certified modules, 2-4 weeks) vs. FlexTrack (for new designs, 8-12 weeks).
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