Frequently Asked Questions
Certification License Fee Model
For any product that is not an Embedded* Computer Product, the fee structure is:
- Pay a US$10,000 upfront fee
For an Embedded* Computer Product, two options are available:
- Pay a US$10,000 upfront fee, or
- Pay a US$0.25/unit fee, without cap, reported and paid quarterly, on all Embedded Computer Products that a vendor manufactures
Certification FAQ
Q: What testing laboratories are recommended for certification?
A: Only accredited and designated testing laboratories are authorized to perform certification testing. A list of WiMAX Forum Designated Certification Laboratories (WFDCL) is located at http://www.wimaxforum.org/certification/certification-overview
Please note that all WFDCL's are technically equivalent. A customer should consider those who meet the geographic and budgetary criteria.
Q: How much does it cost for certification?
A: A product certification cost is the sum of the WFDCL testing fee + the WiMAX Certification Body Fee + the WiMAX Forum Licensing Fee. Candidates should contact a WFDCL for a quote.
Q: Is InterOperability Testing (IOT) part of the certification?
A: Yes, Mobile (MIOT) and Operator (iIOT) are both part of the certification program.
Q: What tools are recommended for pre-certification of a candidate device.
A: The same Protocol Conformance Testing (PCT), Radio Conformance Testing (PCT) automated test equipment used in certification can be used to confirm compliance prior to submission to an WFDCL. In addition the device can be subjected to the following testing; Radio Performance Testing (RPT) to ensure that it's Total Isotropic Sensitivity and Total Radiated Power fall within the specified guidelines. Occupied Bandwidth and Spurious Emission testing to ensure that it meets the most stringent country regulations. Interoperability testing is conducted with 3 mobile devices and 2 base stations.
Q: What protocol and conformance testing will be performed during certification testing?
A: The complete set of required testing is dictated by the Certification Requirement Status List (CRSL). Currently it requires; Protocol conformance (PCT), Radio Conformance (RCT), Network Conformance (NCT) Radio Regulatory (RRT) Mobile Interoperability (MIOT), & Operator Interoperability (iIOT).
Q: Do you have to be a Principle Member to have product certified?
A: Yes, You either have to be WiMAX Forum Principle member or sponsored by a WiMAX Forum Principle member
Q: Is it required to have a WCB (WiMAX Certification Body) assigned?
A: WCB's are manditory. You do have your choice from the list at the bottom of the Certification Overview page.
