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da_chevalier
Aug 07, 2021Aspirant
WAX214 transmit power
Hello, I've ordered the European version of the WAX214 access point but customs are asking me to provide informations about the frequency range it uses and the transmit power (dbm / mW). I coult no...
- Aug 08, 2021
da_chevalier wrote:
I've been through those documents already but customs here want a document stating the transmit power and frequencies for this model, not just the standards it coforms to.
French customs are quite peaky about radio frequencies...
These standards compliance papers are the (only) legal paperwork required for importing the CE designated model (WAX214-100EUP) device into any ETSI country. The standards define the channels, bandwidth, signal levels, ... Customs isn't a certification body and are not required to do technical evaluation of ETSI compliant devices. This isn't some kind of junk hardware with questionable status where almost anything can be printed on a box, including fake CE marks and the like.
da_chevalier
Aug 07, 2021Aspirant
Thanks for your replies.
I've been through those documents already but customs here want a document stating the transmit power and frequencies for this model, not just the standards it coforms to.
French customs are quite peaky about radio frequencies...
Maybe that document is inside the package but I can't access it since customs stopped the package delivery and asked for radio specs before the french post can deliver me the goods.
- schumakuAug 08, 2021Guru - Experienced User
da_chevalier wrote:
I've been through those documents already but customs here want a document stating the transmit power and frequencies for this model, not just the standards it coforms to.
French customs are quite peaky about radio frequencies...
These standards compliance papers are the (only) legal paperwork required for importing the CE designated model (WAX214-100EUP) device into any ETSI country. The standards define the channels, bandwidth, signal levels, ... Customs isn't a certification body and are not required to do technical evaluation of ETSI compliant devices. This isn't some kind of junk hardware with questionable status where almost anything can be printed on a box, including fake CE marks and the like.
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