Comprehensive Compilation of Legal Regulations for Wi-Fi Routers in Vietnam

In the context of rapidly developing digital infrastructure, Wi-Fi transmitting and receiving equipment has become an essential part of daily life and business production activities. Along with the popularity of networking devices, the Legal Regulations for Wi-Fi Routers in Vietnam are increasingly prioritized to ensure frequency safety, connection quality, and electromagnetic compatibility within the telecommunications network system.

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Table 1: Testing Requirements for Wi-Fi Routers

A clear understanding of the requirements for testing, certification, and declaration of conformity helps enterprises be more proactive in the process of importing, manufacturing, and distributing products. In this article, Phuc Gia® summarizes essential information regarding the Legal Regulations for Wi-Fi Routers in Vietnam, supporting enterprises in clearly understanding and correctly implementing the procedures related to the import, production, and circulation of products according to current regulations.

Table 2: Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Wi-Fi Routers

I. WHAT IS A WI-FI TRANSCEIVER?

A Wi-Fi transceiver (Wi-Fi receiving and transmitting equipment) is a networking device designed to receive Wi-Fi signals (from a Wi-Fi Modem or transmitter) and rebroadcast those signals to allow other devices to connect to the Internet. These devices come in various types and models, the most common being the Wi-Fi Router (router) which connects wired and wireless networks, the Access Point (wireless access point or Wi-Fi transmitter/modem) which creates a local wireless network, and the Wi-Fi Repeater (extender) which expands the coverage of an existing network.

The Wi-Fi Router is the most widely used, capable of connecting wired or wireless networks to transmit data between devices. This equipment enables mobile phones, desktops, tablets, and other devices to connect to the Internet. A router is an electronic device that interconnects multiple computer networks via wireless (Wi-Fi, 4G/5G) or wired (LAN) connections.

In a network system, the Router acts as the connection coordination center, while Access Points and Repeaters function to expand and maintain signal quality. All these devices fall under the category of radio frequency receiving and transmitting equipment; therefore, they must undergo testing and conformity declaration according to the Legal Regulations for WiFi Routers in Vietnam under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Information and Communications before being circulated on the market.

II. LEGAL REGULATIONS FOR WI-FI ROUTERS IN VIETNAM

The comprehensive details concerning regulations, procedures, and documentation for testing, conformity certification, declarations of conformity, and energy labeling—specifically tailored for the Wi-Fi transceiver group under the Legal Regulations for Wi-Fi Routers in Vietnam—are summarized by Phuc Gia® in the following sections.

1. Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Wi-Fi Routers

1.1. For Imported Wi-Fi Routers

MANAGING MINISTRY	FOR IMPORTED WI-FI ROUTERS
MANAGING MINISTRY	Implementing Steps	Authorizing/Implementing Body
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	Step 1: Register for State Inspection	Vietnam Telecommunications Authority
	Step 2: Conformity Testing	Phuc Gia®
	Step 3: Conformity Certification (**)	Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (***)
	Step 3+: Code Granting and Sample Stamp Registration (Applicable to enterprises importing telecommunication products for the first time)	Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority
	Step 4: Self-assessment of conformity to finalize the State Inspection registration dossier.	Vietnam Telecommunications Authority
	Step 5: Affix the ICT Conformity Stamp (Before circulation on the market)	Enterprise self-implements after being licensed

1.2. For Domestically Manufactured Wi-Fi Routers

MANAGING MINISTRY	FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED WI-FI ROUTERS
MANAGING MINISTRY	Implementing Steps	Authorizing/Implementing Body
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	Step 1: Conformity Testing	Phuc Gia®
	Step 2: Conformity Certification (**)	Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (****)
	Step 2+: Code Granting and Sample Stamp Registration (Applicable to enterprises manufacturing telecommunication products for the first time)	Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority
	Step 3: Declaration of Regulation Conformity	Department of Science and Technology (place of activity registration)
	Step 4: Affix the ICT Conformity Stamp (Before circulation on the market)	Enterprise self-implements after being licensed

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(*) Submit online on dichvucong.gov.vn accompanied by 1 hard copy sent to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA);

(**) Applies to “Technical requirements on Radio Frequency (RF)” technical regulations such as: QCVN 54, 65.

(***) Certification using Method 1: For products where the Manufacturer/Production Factory has ISO 9001; Certification using Method 7 (certification by batch): Manufacturer/Production Factory does not have ISO 9001.

(****) Certification using Method 1: For products where the Manufacturer/Production Factory has ISO 9001; Certification using Method 5 (production line assessment combined with typical sample taking): Manufacturer/Production Factory does not have ISO 9001.

2. Legal Regulatory Documents

– Circular No. 19/2024/TT-BTTTT – National technical regulation on Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for portable and body-worn radio devices, issued by the Minister of Information and Communications on December 31, 2024;

– Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BTTTT dated March 29, 2024, of the Ministry of Information and Communications (formerly managed under relevant authorities) stipulating the list of products and goods subject to mandatory conformity certification and/or declaration of conformity under the responsibility of the MIC;

– Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BTTTT dated October 14, 2021, of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now aligned with MOST management) stipulating the operating frequencies and transmitting power of short-range radio transceiver features integrated into laptops;

– Circular No. 06/2020/TT-BKHCN dated December 10, 2020, of the Ministry of Science and Technology providing guidelines and measures for the implementation of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP, No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP, No. 154/2018/NĐ-CP, and No. 119/2017/NĐ-CP;

– Consolidated Document No. 02/2020/VBHN-BTTTT dated August 11, 2020, of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now aligned with MOST management) consolidating Circulars on conformity certification and declaration of conformity for specialized information technology and communications products and goods;

– Circular No. 10/2020/TT-BTTTT dated July 01, 2020, of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now aligned with MOST management) stipulating the methods for conformity certification and declaration of conformity for products managed by the MIC;

– Circular No. 15/2018/TT-BTTTT dated November 15, 2018, of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now aligned with MOST management) amending and supplementing Circular 30/2011/TT-BTTTT;

– Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018, of the Prime Minister amending and supplementing Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP regarding product quality;

– Circular No. 11/2018/TT-BTTTT dated May 15, 2018, of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now aligned with MOST management) stipulating the List of used Information Technology goods prohibited from import;

– Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN dated December 12, 2012, of the Ministry of Science and Technology stipulating declaration of standard conformity, declaration of technical regulation conformity, and methods for evaluating conformity with standards and technical regulations.

3. Requirements/Licenses for Implementation

For Imported Wi-Fi Routers

For Domestically Manufactured Wi-Fi Routers

– Register for State Quality Inspection of goods (Wi-Fi Router transceivers);

– Conduct product testing according to applicable Technical Regulations;

– Obtain Conformity Certification (QCVN 54, 65);

– Execute Declaration of Conformity (accompanied by certifications for the aforementioned standards; and self-assessment of conformity according to QCVN 112);

– Affix the ICT conformity mark.

Note: The product is certified under Scheme 1 (Phương thức 1) if the manufacturer/factory holds an ISO 9001 certificate; otherwise, it must proceed under Scheme 7 (Phương thức 7 – lot-based certification).

– Conduct product testing according to applicable National Technical Regulations;

– Obtain Conformity Certification (QCVN 54, QCVN 65);

– Execute Declaration of Conformity (accompanied by the aforementioned certifications and a self-assessment of conformity according to QCVN 112);

– Affix the ICT conformity mark (ICT Label).

Note: Under the Legal Regulations for WiFi Routers in Vietnam, the product is certified under Scheme 1 if the manufacturer/factory is ISO 9001 certified; otherwise, Scheme 5 shall be applied (evaluation of the production line combined with typical sample testing).

4. Types of Wi-Fi Routers within the Scope of Application

Pursuant to Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BTTTT, Wi-Fi Router transceivers subject to mandatory ICT testing and conformity certification include:

Product Names

HS Code

Product Description

Applicable Technical Regulations

Broadband data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz band with an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) from 60 mW to 200 mW (1)

8517.62.51

Wi-Fi transceiver equipment (Wi-Fi Modem, Wi-Fi transmitter) used in wireless local area networks (WLAN) in the 2.4 GHz band (frequency range from 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz) with an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) from 60 mW to 200 mW, whether or not integrated with one or more of the following functions:

– 5 GHz radio access;

– Terrestrial mobile communication terminal;

– Fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication terminal;

– Other short-range radio transceivers.

QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT

QCVN 112:2017/BTTTT ⁽²⁾

Radio access equipment in the 5 GHz band with an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) of 60 mW or higher (1)

8517.62.51

Wi-Fi transceiver equipment (Wi-Fi Modem, Wi-Fi transmitter) used in wireless local area networks (WLAN) in the 5 GHz band (frequency range comprising 3 sub-bands: 5150 MHz to 5350 MHz, 5470 MHz to 5725 MHz, and 5725 MHz to 5850 MHz) with an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) of 60 mW or higher, whether or not integrated with one or more of the following functions:

– Broadband data transmission operating in the 2.4 GHz band;

– Terrestrial mobile communication terminal;

– Fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication terminal;

– Other short-range radio transceivers.

QCVN 65:2021/BTTTT ⁽³⁾

QCVN 112:2017/BTTTT ⁽²⁾

Note:

(1) This type of product and goods does not apply to explosion-proof information equipment.

(2) Regarding this technical regulation, products and goods are not required to undergo conformity certification but must perform a declaration of conformity only.

(3) For QCVN 65:2021/BTTTT: Formula (1) specified in Clause 2.1.2 of QCVN 65:2021/BTTTT is not applicable.

5. Date of Mandatory Application

According to Circular No. 20/2011/TT-BTTTT, which stipulates the list of products and goods potentially causing unsafety under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now aligned with Ministry of Science and Technology protocols), Wi-Fi transceiver equipment has been required to comply with national technical regulations and corresponding quality management regulations since August 15, 2011.

6. Testing Regulations/Standards

Fields of Testing	Applicable Technical Regulations
Radio Frequency (RF)	QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT (WiFi 2.4 GHz, EIRP: 60 mW – 200 mW)
Radio Frequency (RF)	QCVN 65:2021/BTTTT (WiFi 5GHz, EIRP: ≥ 60 mW)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) (EMC Emission, Immunity – EMS of Module Wifi)	QCVN 112:2017/BTTTT

Note:

EIRP: Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power
The product is subject to testing according to the standards/technical regulations corresponding to each feature (if any).

7. Important Notes on Import, Production, and Business Policies

– Regarding QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT and QCVN 65:2021/BTTTT: The enforcement of technical requirements under extreme/limit conditions is suspended until June 30, 2025, for products and goods that are not Wi-Fi transceivers (Wi-Fi Modems, Wi-Fi routers) with HS code 8517.62.51, but which have integrated Wi-Fi functionality.

– The Ministry of Information and Communications (currently aligned with Ministry of Science and Technology management) updates the List of Group 2 goods periodically (including product lists and corresponding technical regulations). Enterprises importing or manufacturing Wi-Fi transceiver equipment must regularly monitor and update themselves with new information to ensure that products always satisfy technical regulations and current management requirements.

Understanding and complying with the Legal Regulations for WiFi Routers in Vietnam is not only a mandatory requirement for products to be permitted for circulation on the Vietnamese market but also a key factor in helping enterprises protect their reputation, minimize legal risks, and enhance competitiveness. Therefore, enterprises must fully comply with current regulations and regularly update themselves on changes within the legal system to ensure their products operate safely and meet all management requirements.

III. PHUC GIA®: COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR WI-FI ROUTERS IN VIETNAM

ORD	PHUC GIA® CAPACITY	MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1	Certification/ Designation	Phuc Gia®’s official designation for Wi-Fi Routers is currently active and remains in full effect (Detail)
2	Quotation and Duration for Tests	As listed here: QUOTATION – Testing and Other Certification Services [2026]
3	Support	– Free 24/7 consultation service; – Consultancy on product quality improvement.
6	Contact for Testing Services	For assistance with testing/certification services, please contact: Phone: 0981 996 996/ 0982 996 696/ 024 7779 6696 E-mail: lab@phucgia.com.vn Website: phucgia.com.vn Address: ICD Long Bien, No. 01 Huynh Tan Phat, Sai Dong B Industrial Park, Long Bien Ward, Hanoi
Note: Phuc Gia Testing and Inspection Center is directly authorized to perform conformity testing for Wi-Fi transceiver equipment in accordance with the Legal Regulations for WiFi Routers in Vietnam as mandated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). Phuc Gia also provides comprehensive support for related services, such as Energy Labeling Declarations, upon your specific request.