Wi-Fi routers are radio and network equipment at the same time, and a growing number of markets now add cybersecurity rules on top of radio, EMC and safety testing. In India, BIS, the Department of Telecommunications, BEE and CPCB each regulate a different part of the product, and overseas manufacturers must apply through an Indian representative.
To import and sell Wi-Fi routers in India you will typically need:
Each row links to our detailed guide for that scheme. “Conditional” means it depends on the model’s features, packaging or sales channel – we confirm this in the free applicability check.
| Certification | Why it applies to Wi-Fi routers | Authority | Mark | Typical timeline | Local representative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPC Equipment Type Approval (ETA) Mandatory |
Wi-Fi radios in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz de-licensed bands need Equipment Type Approval before import. | Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing, DoT | — | Varies – ask us | Depends – Indian applicant/importer usually files |
| TEC Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) Mandatory |
Routers and other network equipment must be tested in TEC-designated labs, including security requirements, and certified before sale. | Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), DoT | — | Varies – ask us | Yes – Indian representative for foreign OEMs |
| BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) Conditional |
The external power adapter supplied with the router must be BIS-registered under CRS. | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) | Standard Mark (R-number) | Varies – ask us | Yes for foreign manufacturers (AIR) |
Exact standards and editions depend on the model and the scheme; we confirm the test plan before any sample is shipped.
Yes. Wi-Fi radios in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz de-licensed bands need Equipment Type Approval before import. Required for radio equipment operating in de-licensed bands before import and sale. Filed on the Saral Sanchar portal, mostly via self-declaration backed by RF test reports.
The core requirements are WPC ETA, TEC MTCTE. Depending on the exact model, BIS CRS may also apply. The table above explains why each one applies.
Yes for most schemes. BIS requires an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) for foreign manufacturers, and EPR, LMPC and WPC filings are made by an Indian importer, brand owner or representative. By scheme – WPC ETA: Depends – Indian applicant/importer usually files; TEC MTCTE: Yes – Indian representative for foreign OEMs; BIS CRS: Yes for foreign manufacturers (AIR).
Typical timelines by scheme: WPC ETA: Varies – ask us; TEC MTCTE: Varies – ask us; BIS CRS: Varies – ask us. Schemes can run in parallel once samples and documents are ready. Send us your model details for a realistic plan.
Partly. BIS CRS and TEC MTCTE require testing in BIS-recognised or TEC-designated labs in India, so foreign reports cannot replace that testing, but existing IEC/CB reports help you pass first time. WPC ETA is mostly based on RF test reports, and ISO 17025 lab reports are usually accepted there.
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