Glossary

The information provided by a member for both Qualified Solution and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ candidates. This includes new Products and Variants.

Independent testing laboratories authorized by Wi-Fi Alliance® to perform FlexTrack and QuickTrack Core and Conformance testing.

A unique tracking number that is assigned to a certification application for record keeping. A product has only one CID even though it can be certified at different times for different programs.

Controls and translates commands and responses between the Unified CAPI Console (UCC) and Device Under Test Agent (DA).

Control software that is integrated into the Device Under Test (DUT) to allow testing with QuickTrack or FlexTrack.

Full suite of interoperability and conformance testing necessary for Qualified Solutions or Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ products using FlexTrack.

A new product that is replicated from a Source Product and has no changes to the Wi-Fi Component Combination or certifications.

Communicates with Control Agent and runs all the required DUT Wi-Fi test commands.

A manufactured product undergoing testing.

Products or devices that contain Wi-Fi® functionality that are typically sold to consumers, integrators, service providers, and network deployers.

Interoperability and conformance methodology to test and certify member’s end products using Wi-Fi Alliance® test plans and test beds.

A non-profit corporation that supports the infrastructure of the Internet by developing and maintaining core production-quality software, protocols, and operations

A Wi-Fi Alliance® Member’s internal laboratory that uses QuickTrack Test Tool to test their own End Product.

For the purpose of the certification program, products are 802.11 devices, wireless products, or equipment that has or will test for Wi-Fi Alliance® certification programs.

A product consisting of a collection of qualified components that serves as the basis for creating and certifying other products through the QuickTrack methodology and can also be certified itself.

A new version of a Qualified Solution that includes a Solution Provider’s change to the Wi-Fi component combination and/or certifications.

Wi-Fi Alliance® methodology to test and certify End Products when developed based on a Qualified Solution.

An operating system that reacts to input within a specific period of time. A real-time deadline can be so small that system reaction appears instantaneous.

A secure key establishment protocol between devices to provide stronger protection for users against password guessing attempts by third parties.

A Wi-Fi® Station undergoing testing.

A company that has demonstrated the ability to produce and maintain a Qualified Solution.

The laboratory of a Solution Provider that has been accredited by Wi-Fi Alliance to create, test, and validate Qualified Solutions and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ products.

Central point of control for Wi-Fi® Test Suite to run tests in an automated manner.

A new version of a previously Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ product that includes a change to the Wi-Fi® Component Combination or Wi-Fi® capabilities and maintains Wi-Fi® interoperability.

A unique combination of hardware and software that provides the Wi-Fi® capabilities within a product.