Morse Micro announced availability of the world’s first Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi HaLow gateway, certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Featuring FCC, IC and RCM certification, this device allows developers, system integrators, and manufacturers to harness the power of long-range, energy-efficient Wi-Fi HaLow combined with traditional Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) connectivity in a single, compact gateway.
“The certification of the HaLowLink 1 reinforces the growing importance of reliable, interoperable Wi-Fi HaLow products in the connectivity ecosystem,” said Maureen Gallagher, VP of Marketing at Wi-Fi Alliance. “With its extended range and low-power capabilities, Wi-Fi HaLow is a powerful solution for IoT applications, and Morse Micro is committed to accelerating adoption by delivering high-quality products through the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED program.”
At the core of the gateway is Morse Micro’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow MM6108 silicon, delivering extended-range and low-power wireless communication alongside the Mediatek MT7621A dual-core CPU and MT7603E 2×2 Wi-Fi 4 solution for seamless integration with legacy Wi-Fi devices. With Wi-Fi 4 speeds of up to 300Mbps at 40MHz bandwidth, and Wi-Fi HaLow speeds of 32Mbps at 8MHz bandwidth, the device ensures robust connectivity across vast environments.
The HaLowLink 1 supports a wide range of use cases, supporting both Wi-Fi HaLow and traditional Wi-Fi networks, including:
- Creating Wi-Fi HaLow networks: use HaLowLink 1 as an access point to create Wi-Fi HaLow networks for 900MHz Wi-Fi HaLow enabled client devices as well as providing connectivity for existing 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 4, Ethernet and Ethernet-over-USB devices
- Connecting devices to Wi-Fi HaLow networks: use HaLowLink 1 to connect legacy Wi-Fi 4 and ethernet devices on to Wi-Fi HaLow networks extending their usable range. Connect devices to HaLowLink 1 via Ethernet, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi or USB which can then send data over Wi-Fi HaLow
- Extending the range of existing networks: connect a HaLowLink 1 to the central network and then another HaLowLink1 as an extender to provide 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity to devices in difficult to reach locations and link them over Wi-Fi HaLow back to the central network
- Virtual wire: replace Ethernet cables with 2 x HaLowLink 1 devices for long-range wireless connectivity over Wi-Fi HaLow. Easy setup is possible with a simple button press to pair devices together
“Morse Micro is committed to driving the future of Wi-Fi HaLow technology,” said Michael De Nil, Co-Founder and CEO of Morse Micro. “With the launch of the world’s first Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi HaLow CERTIFIED gateway, we’re equipping developers with a powerful tool to explore the extended-range, low-power connectivity benefits of Wi-Fi HaLow, paving the way for widespread adoption.”
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