- Halowlink 1 combines Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi Halow
- Speed tops at 32 Mbps over 10 miles on the 8 MHz band but 300 Mbps is possible on 40 MHz
- Two Halowlink 1 -Roumers can replace Ethernet -Cabing
Morse Micro has introduced MM-HL1-ext, a Wi-Fi Halow router with an external antenna designed for long-term low-power communication.
MM-HL1-EXT utilizes the IEEE 82.11AH Wi-Fi Halow standard, enabling connections over distances of 16 km in rural areas and 3 km in urban environments.
Unlike conventional Wi-Fi routers, Halow works in the 900 MHz band in the United States and also supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). It can act as an independent access point or as an extender, which improves the connection in difficult to get areas.
A game -changing router with long range
MM-HL1-EXT is part of the Halowlink 1 Series optimized for IoT and industrial applications.
It is certified for use in North America (FCC), Canada (IC) and Australia (RCM), but the company is working to secure certifications for EMEA (868MHz) and Asia.
“The certification of Halowlink 1 strengthens the growing significance of reliable, interoperable Wi-Fi Halow products in the connecting ecosystem,” said Maureen Gallagher, VP for Marketing at Wi-Fi Alliance.
“With its extended range and low power features, Wi-Fi Halow is a strong solution for IoT applications, and Morse Micro is obliged to speed up the adoption by providing high quality products through Wi-Fi-certified program.”
In the core of Halowlink 1, Medatek MT7621A is double-core CPU, paired with 256 MB of dram and 32 MB Nand flash storage. The radio module has Morse Micros MM6108 chipset along with the Azurewave AW-HM593, which delivers a transmission power of up to 23 dbm for stable, long-range performance.
For wired connections, the router includes two gigabit ethernet ports and supports Ethernet-over-USB for improved network flexibility. A USB-C port delivers power and ethernet data transmission.
It runs on OpenWRT 23.05, an open source, customizable network platform that supports online firmware updates.
The Halowlink 1 speed maximizes at 32 Mbps when using an 8MHz bandwidth. In contrast, its Wi-Fi 4-capacity supports speeds of up to 300 Mbps at 40 MHz bandwidth.
In harsh industrial surroundings, two Halowlink 1 devices can be implemented together to replace Ethernet cabling, providing a wireless alternative to outdoor and remote installations.
“With the launch of the world’s first Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi Halow Certified Gateway, we equip developers with a powerful tool to explore the expanded range, low power connection benefits at Wi-Fi Halow, paving the way to widespread adoption,” said Michael de Nil, co -founder and CEO of Morse Micro.
MM-HL1-EXT is now available at Mouser for € 97.81 (about $ 99). At the time of the press, eight units are in stock, with 56 more expected by April 14, 2025. Larger bulk orders have an estimated factory joint of eight weeks.
Morse Micro has developed Wi-Fi Halow Tech for nearly a decade, but its breakthrough first began to get broad attention in 2024. Back in February of that year, it demonstrated the router hardware that gave 2-mile coverage for months while driving on coin batteries .
In September, this range was extended to 10 miles. Most recently on CES 2025 in January, Morse showed Micro Wi-Fi routers capable of delivering 250 Mbps over a 10-mile radius.
Via Eenewseurope
