Definitions for "Wi-Fi Alliance"
Wi-Fi Alliance is an industry association that promotes the growth of wireless LAN and ensures interoperability of Wi-Fi products based on the IEEE 802.11 specifications. Formerly called WECA.
A non-profit organization that certifies the interoperability of 802.11 wireless LAN products. Products bearing the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo have been proven to work with Wi-Fi products from other vendors. The Alliance also makes sure that certain security and performance features are interoperable, to improve the Wi-Fi user experience.
A non-profit international association formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of WLAN products based on the IEEE 802.11 specification. Currently, the Wi-Fi Alliance has over 200 member companies from around the world, and over 1,000 products have received Wi-Fi certification since certification began in March of 2000. The goal of the Wi-Fi Alliance's members is to enhance the user experience through product interoperability.