A couple issues in this.
First, if the access point is the one with the FCC ID and that ID includes the module (the device is certified with the transmitter), then you must obtain a totally new FCC ID as you cannot swap transmitters. See CFR 472.1043). This would basically be the approach for IC as well as neither FCC nor IC allow swapping transmitters under a PC2 or reassessment. This is the worse case and would means either direct filing with the FCC (grant issued possibly months later) or a TCB. Documents would be that of a typically certification – letters (authorization, request for confidentiality etc), block diagrams, photos both internal and external, operational description, schematics, MPE report, test report, setup photos and manual. If both the older and newer module have their own modular approval (i.e. their own FCC ID), then you only need to put “Contains FCC ID:xxxxx” on the access point for whatever FCC approved module you are using as long as it is mobile rf exposure (more the 20cm separation from the body) and not portable rf exposure (less than 20cm separation from the body). If portable, then there are SAR issues that change the whole thing. I assume this is a mobile device as it is stated to be an access point. The EU is the typical self declaration depending on its class. Thanks Dennis Ward Director of Engineering American TCB Certification Resource for the Wireless Industry www.atcb.com 703-847-4700 fax 703-847-6888 direct - 703-880-4841 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Grace Lin Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:02 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: FCC wireless filings Richard, For a new application, the required document per the FCC is listed under Section 2.1033 of FCC Rules (or 47 CFR 2.1033). IC has a similar requirement (RSP-100, RSS-Gen). Please note IC doesn't accept "-" within the unique product number. For permissibe change, if you are not the certificate holder, you may have to change the identifier. FCC allows changing the FCC identifier and permissive change being submitted together. Please refer to FCC KDB 513465, FCC 2.933, FCC 2.1043. A similar process applies to IC (multiple listing). In addition to an authorization letter(s), you may need to obtain Schematics, Block Diagram, and Theory of Operation from the provider. If the changes only apply to the receiver portion of the module and the module is not a computer peripheral, Class I Permissive Change may apply. This means equipment authorization of verification applies. For EU, it is self declaration (learned from members). I hope this helps. Regards, Grace On 3/30/09, Gartman, Richard <[email protected]> wrote: I am in need of some guidance … We have an 802.11 B/G wireless product (an access point). One of our major sub-assembly suppliers is changing the module they provide. We have tested the new module in our product for emissions and it exceeds the performance of the previous unit. As a result the engineers want to change to this new module. What paper work (and supporting test documentation) is necessary for filing with the FCC, IC and European agencies for this type of change? Thanks W. 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