Wi-Fi® Testing & Certification
Ensuring Performance, Compliance and Interoperability Across Every Wi-Fi Generation
Wi-Fi® Testing & Certification
Ensuring Performance, Compliance and Interoperability Across Every Wi-Fi Generation
Advancing the Quality of Wi-Fi® Connectivity
To ensure that your Wi-Fi-enabled products provide reliable connectivity, meet global compliance standards, and perform consistently in interconnected environments, thorough testing is essential.
Wi-Fi technology plays a crucial role across sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial automation, and IoT ecosystems. The increasing complexity of wireless environments and rising performance expectations require that manufacturers conduct comprehensive testing to validate functionality, safety, interoperability, and regulatory compliance before launching their devices in global markets.
DEKRA is a Wi-Fi Alliance® Authorized Test Laboratory with extensive experience supporting companies throughout the Wi-Fi testing lifecycle, from early validation to market-ready certification. Our global network of laboratories, combined with our expertise in wireless technologies, empowers manufacturers to bring reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi products to market confidently.
Why DEKRA Leads in Wi-Fi Testing and Certification
DEKRA is recognised as a global leader in Wi-Fi and wireless certification, trusted by manufacturers worldwide for its deep technical expertise, early adoption of next-generation technologies, and extensive international laboratory footprint. DEKRA operates accredited facilities in Spain (Málaga), Mainland China (Guangzhou), and Taiwan (Huaya).
As a Wi-Fi Alliance™ Authorized Test Laboratory for over two decades, DEKRA offers broad range of the Wi-Fi Alliance certification portfolio, which includes Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, 6E, 7, Wi-Fi HaLow™, WPA3™, Wi-Fi Enhanced Open™, EasyMesh™, Agile Multiband™, PMF, WPS and more.
Operating as part of the global DEKRA network across over 50 countries, our laboratories provide consistent expertise, harmonized processes, and reliable access to global approval pathways. This combination of early leadership, full Wi-Fi Alliance program coverage, and strong international testing infrastructure ensures that products evaluated by DEKRA are ready to meet the most demanding connectivity ecosystems and global market requirements.
Who We Support
DEKRA supports a wide range of companies that develop or integrate Wi-Fi technology into their products and services. Our Wi-Fi testing and certification services are designed to serve:
- Device manufacturers, OEMs and ODMs developing consumer electronics, smart home products or industrial devices.
- Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers enabling in-vehicle infotainment, telematics and connectivity services.
- Chipset and module vendors requiring Wi-Fi certification for integration into multiple platforms.
- IoT and smart-device developers, including home automation, industrial IoT and connected appliances.
- Telecom operators and carriers deploying Wi-Fi services and requiring device acceptance testing.
- Large venue and infrastructure providers, such as stadiums, airports and mobility hubs.
- Compliance, R&D and product teams needing support throughout testing, certification and global approvals.
Our Wi-Fi Testing & Certification Services
Wi-Fi Alliance Certification
DEKRA performs a broad range of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ programs, validating device functionality, interoperability, and performance. Our experts support customers throughout the test-scope definition, execution, and certification submission, ensuring an efficient and streamlined approval process.
Wi-Fi Alliance® certification is also required for key industry programs, including Apple MFi CarPlay, Matter, and PTCRB, supporting seamless integration across these ecosystems.
Wi-Fi Alliance® Certification Made Simple:
This five-step process shows how DEKRA guides manufacturers from quotation to final Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ approval with clarity and efficiency.
Wi-Fi Alliance® Certification Program Areas Covered by DEKRA
DEKRA supports a wide range of Wi-Fi Alliance® certification program areas, enabling manufacturers to test and validate their products across various technology, security, performance, and interoperability categories.
| Programm Area | Wi-Fi Alliance® Programs Supported by DEKRA |
| Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Technologies | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ n, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ ac, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6®, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WiGig™ |
| Security & Protected Access | WPA2™, WPA3™, Protected Management Frames (PMF), Wi-Fi Enhanced Open™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), Wi-Fi Easy Connect™, Security Vulnerability Detection |
| Network Performance & QoS | Wi-Fi Agile Multiband™, Wi-Fi Optimized Connectivity™, Wi-Fi QoS Management™, WMM®, WMM-Admission Control, WMM-Power Save, Power Saving Features, Voice-Enterprise, Forward Compatibility |
| Advanced Connectivity & Interoperability | Wi-Fi Direct®, Wi-Fi Aware™, Wi-Fi EasyMesh™, Passpoint®, TDLS, Proximity Detection |
| Location & Analytics | Wi-Fi Location™, Wi-Fi Data Elements™ |
| Spectrum & Regulatory Programs | AFC DUT Compliance Testing, CWG-RF |
Pre-Certification & Re-Certification
Interoperability Testing
Regulatory Wi-Fi Testing
Carrier Acceptance Testing
Field & Venue Performance Testing
Customized WLAN Test Programs
Global Market Access
Wi-Fi 7: Advanced Performance for High-Demand Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) represents a new generation of wireless performance, delivering higher speeds, lower latency and greater reliability for products that must operate seamlessly in demanding environments. It is designed for a variety of applications, including industrial automation, connected mobility, advanced IoT ecosystems, immersive multimedia, and real-time interactions.
Compared to previous Wi-Fi generations, Wi-Fi 7 offers significantly higher throughput and reduced latency through wider channel bandwidth, more efficient multi-link communication, and smarter spectrum utilization. These enhancements support stable and predictable performance, even in dense or performance-critical scenarios such as 4K/8K streaming, AR/VR applications or low-latency control systems.
As a Wi-Fi Alliance® Authorized Test Laboratory, DEKRA offers comprehensive Wi-Fi 7 testing and certification services, together with access to an extensive suite of Wi-Fi Alliance® programs. We help manufacturers verify performance, ensure interoperability and prepare their Wi-Fi 7 products for deployment in global markets.
Comprehensive Testing of Wireless Modules Embedded in Connected Driving Systems, IoT and M2M Products
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DEKRA, an Authorized Test Lab for Digital Car Key on Android™, provides trusted certification helping ensure secure, reliable, future-ready keyless vehicle access.
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Extensive services testing the compliance and interoperability of cellular devices, services and infrastructures for technical approval and certification.
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MFi (Made for iPhone) Programs in the Automotive Sector
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