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The Wi-Fi Alliance this week announced that it has Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 5,000 consumer and enterprise products since the testing program began in March of 2000. More than 1,000 have been certified since September 2007.

Much of the volume has been driven by the introduction of the 802.11n draft 2.0 specification, said the WFA in a press release.

Certifications for mobile phones in the first three quarters of 2008 grew by one-third relative to the same period last year. Certifications for consumer electronics grew by two thirds.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED testing is performed at a worldwide network of 13 independent labs, including a new test facility in China. Independent Wi-Fi Alliance Authorized Test Labs are also located in Germany, India, Korea, Japan, Spain, Taiwan, and the United States.

"This milestone is a testament to the confidence users have in the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED seal of approval and the commitment of our member companies to delivering the best user experience with Wi-Fi products,” said Edgar Figueroa, executive director of the Wi-Fi Alliance in a statement. “Our certification programs have evolved quickly parallel to consumer and enterprise needs--the rate at which we certify new products continues to accelerate.”

A comprehensive and searchable list of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products can be found at here.

Article courtesy of Wi-Fi Planet.