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Canada's ISED has ended the transition period for 5 GHz WAS/RLAN Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) testing. From July 20, 2026, new equipment certifications under RSS-247 must demonstrate DFS compliance using ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1 (2024-11); the older V1.8.1 (2015-03) is no longer accepted for new applications. Manufacturers, importers, and test labs placing 5 GHz wireless products on the Canadian market should confirm their DFS test evidence reflects the new version.

On July 20, 2026, ISED's transition period closed and ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1 (2024-11) became the required test method for demonstrating Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) compliance for 5 GHz WAS/RLAN equipment certified in Canada under RSS-247. The older V1.8.1 version is no longer accepted for new certifications. Manufacturers, importers, and test labs placing 5 GHz wireless products on the Canadian market must confirm their DFS test evidence uses ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1.