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[STDS-802-11] Decision - Hong Kong's consultation on lower 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi, including compulsory AP certification

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Dear 802.18 members,
cc. 802.11 and 802.15 members,

On 29 April 2022, HKCA made a decision to allow the use of the lower 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi.

You can refer to HKCA's statement for details:
Creation of a Class Licence for Regulating the Use of and Trade in 6 GHz Devices for Wireless Local Area Network and Variation to the Class Licence for Provision of Public Wireless Local Area Network Services

For further information:
1)  The decision is to create the WLAN Device Class Licence and vary the PWLAN Service Class Licenceb

2)  Refer to HKCA 1081 (Issue 1, April 2022): Performance Specification for radiocommunications apparatus operating in the 6 GHz band for wireless local area network for technical conditions:
a) The apparatus shall operate in the 5.925 – 6.425 GHz frequency range
b) The power limits for WLAN  are 24 dBm EIRP for indoor use and 14 dBm EIRP for outdoor use
c) The apparatus shall meet the technical requirements specified in the standard EN 303 687 “6 GHz WAS/RLAN; Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum”

3) Refer to HKCA 3211 (Issue 5, April 2022): Standardisation Guide for Labelling of Telecommunications Equipments on (compulsory) labeling requirements.

4) HKCA also provided a general article on Wi-Fi 6E for general user:
https://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/consumer_focus/guide/general/smart_choice_of_wi_fi_devices/index.html

Regards,
Edward

On Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 8:55 AM Edward Au <edward.ks.au@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Jay and all,

Hong Kong Communications Authority (HKCA) has begun a consultation that seeks public opinion in creating a class license for regulating the use and trade in 6 GHz devices (operating in 5925 MHz to 6425 MHz for WLAN.  The consultation also proposes to update the class license for provision of public WLAN services accordingly to allow their operation in the same band.

Please note the following:
[1]  HKCA proposes the maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power of 24 dBm (250 mW) for indoor use; and 14 dBm (25 mW) for outdoor use.
[2]  HKCA proposes to update its relevant specification HKCA 1081 by referencing ETSI EN 303 687.
[3]  HKCA expresses its concern in paragraphs 17 to 23 on interference.  In particular, the HKCA notes that some countries and regions designate the entire 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi.  Wi-Fi devices from these countries and regions that "could operate in the 6425 – 7125 MHz band, if illegally imported and used in Hong Kong, would cause in-band interference to the future 5G services".  In view of this, the consultation seeks public opinions to impose compulsory certification requirements for APs to ensure that "such devices to be used in Hong Kong should comply with the relevant specification (i.e. HKCA 1081), in particular that they do not operate in the 6425 – 7125 MHz band which may be used for 5G services in Hong Kong in the future."

For details, please visit:
https://www.coms-auth.hk/filemanager/en/content_711/cp20211126_e.pdf

The comment submission deadline is December 24, 2021 (Hong Kong SAR local time).

Regards,
Edward

   

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