Normally, no, except for some specialized items. You need to match the frequency (60 vs 50 Hz) but since I personally never had to, I don't know if Singapore and Australia are the same or different (you can look them up as a personal exercise). Even then, this is usually for high-power appliances.dwmartin11 wrote: Have you had any particular problems using appliances etc. moved from Australia to Singapore? I know the plug configuration is different but aside from a plug converter or having an electrician switch the plug are there any specific issues with using electronics? It would be easier to get rid of things before shipping them if it is likely they won't work properly.
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They only do that because the equipment has to be certified for having the correct channels. But, Singapore is like the rest of the world (except North America) so it won't make any difference. I wouldn't bother declaring a bog standard router.BBCWatcher wrote:Just check the Singapore Infocomm Development Authority's Web site to see what's required (if anything) to import communications equipment such as a wireless router. Technically you might need permission and/or have to declare such equipment. If you don't want to bother, repurchase such equipment after you arrive.
TAS/IDA approval for consumer products have been removed years ago, like 10 years plus ago. .BBCWatcher wrote:Just check the Singapore Infocomm Development Authority's Web site to see what's required (if anything) to import communications equipment such as a wireless router. Technically you might need permission and/or have to declare such equipment. If you don't want to bother, repurchase such equipment after you arrive.
Note though that these routers may have their firmware altered to the liking of the provider.ecureilx wrote:In any case, if you sign up for a Broadband plan, a router is always provided, unless you insist you don't want it
Again, bog standard consumer routers are universal the world over when it comes to power output. Why wouldn't you be declaring your smartphone as well, as it is capable of acting as a wifi hotspot? Or your laptop, as it, too, is capable of being a wifi access point?BBCWatcher wrote:By the way, IDA is also sometimes concerned about radio frequency power output, not only frequencies.
If he uses a non-standard equipment (or firmware that can allow non-standard power) he should be aware of potential issues. As usual it's about common sense - if we take into account what may be of concern to the customs then the list is much longer than you suggested. For example, how about potential firmware IP issues and environmental compliance of the materials used (i.e. in PCB)?BBCWatcher wrote:Check IDA's/Customs' Web site for the current rules and requirements, if any. That's all. Nobody knows precisely what you're planning to bring into Singapore, so let's just send you to the official information.
By the way, IDA is also sometimes concerned about radio frequency power output, not only frequencies.
Your assertion is factually incorrect. ERIP (power output) limits vary across regulatory domains. (At least Cisco believes they do since they publish a table listing the varying regulatory limits, and Cisco probably knows something about networking.)Strong Eagle wrote:Again, bog standard consumer routers are universal the world over when it comes to power output.
Exactly.Strong Eagle wrote: your smartphone as well, as it is capable of acting as a wifi hotspot? Or your laptop, as it, too, is capable of being a wifi access point?
That's what I said... in fact, I referred specifically to the word 'consumer'.BBCWatcher wrote:That said, for 2.4 GHz consumer grade wireless routers the ERIP limits for Australia and Singapore appear to be identical.
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