6GHz WLAN Device Testing and Certification

HKCA 1081

The Hong Kong Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) has released HKCA 1081 Issue 1, “Performance Specification for Radiocommunications Apparatus Operating in the 6 GHz Band for Wireless Local Area Network” in April 2022. This specification defines the technical and evaluation requirements for radiocommunications apparatus operating in the 6 GHz band for wireless local area network (6 GHz WLAN devices).

The 6 GHz WLAN device shall comply with the Technical and Electrical Safety Requirements. Technical Requirements include:

 

• The device shall operate in the 5.925 – 6.425 GHz frequency range.
• The maximum output power of the device shall not exceed the limits indicated below:

 

 

• The device shall meet the technical requirements specified in the standard Draft EN 303 687 V1.0.0 “6 GHz WAS/RLAN; Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum” published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (“ETSI”).

 

Access Points of 6 GHz (i.e., Wi-Fi 6E router) are subject to compulsory certification and labeling when selling or demonstration in the course of sale under the Class Licence for 6 GHz Device of Telecommunications Ordinance (Chapter 106).

Intertek Hong Kong has been recognized to certify 6 GHz WLAN devices. With our extensive experience, we can assure that you will get the right wireless technology for your products.