Complete guide to licensing and certification requirements for WiFi routers before entering the Indonesian market
WiFi router product licensing refers to the regulatory approval required before a router device can be manufactured, imported, distributed, or sold legally in Indonesia. Because WiFi routers transmit wireless signals using radio frequency spectrum, they are categorized as telecommunication equipment.
In Indonesia, telecommunication equipment certification is administered by Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika, operating under the Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika Republik Indonesia.
The regulatory framework governing telecommunication device certification is outlined in Peraturan Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 16 Tahun 2018 tentang Sertifikasi Alat dan/atau Perangkat Telekomunikasi.
According to the regulation, telecommunication equipment that uses radio frequency spectrum must comply with Indonesian technical standards before being marketed or distributed.
WiFi routers typically operate using 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio frequency bands that allow wireless connectivity for devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and IoT devices.
Importance of WiFi Router Certification
Certification ensures that router devices operate safely and do not interfere with other communication systems.
Benefits of certification include:
- compliance with Indonesian telecommunication regulations
- protection of radio frequency spectrum
- legal distribution of products in Indonesia
- consumer safety and quality assurance
- government monitoring of telecommunication equipment
Types of WiFi Routers Requiring Certification
Examples of routers requiring certification include:
- home WiFi routers
- enterprise routers
- portable WiFi routers
- 4G LTE WiFi routers
- mesh WiFi systems
- industrial routers
- IoT gateway routers
Any router containing wireless communication modules must comply with Indonesian telecommunication certification requirements.
WiFi Router Certification Process
The certification process includes:
- preparation of technical documentation
- laboratory testing of the device
- certification submission through the SDPPI system
- evaluation and issuance of the certificate
Once approved, the device receives official certification allowing it to be legally marketed in Indonesia.
Contact Biruni Consulting
Biruni Consulting provides professional services to assist companies in obtaining telecommunication device certification in Indonesia.
Our services include regulatory consultation, documentation preparation, laboratory coordination, certification submission, and full assistance until the certificate is issued.
