The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods HW067: Extending Your Wireless Range with Wi-Fi HaLow
Dec 16, 2025
Join Arien Judge, Open Source Platforms Manager at Morse Micro, and David Rice, Principal Field Application Engineer, as they explore the exciting world of Wi-Fi HaLow. Discover how HaLow's extended range and energy efficiency outshine traditional Wi-Fi. They break down the technology's unique features, like multi-megabit throughput at kilometer distances, and discuss its market potential versus alternatives like LoRa. The conversation also covers power-saving strategies, regulatory challenges, and the future landscape of wireless communication.
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Wi‑Fi Reworked For Long Range
- Wi‑Fi HaLow (802.11ah) is Wi‑Fi adapted for sub‑1 GHz to trade raw throughput for much greater range and client density.
- It fills the gap between low‑rate LPWANs and short‑range high‑bandwidth Wi‑Fi by offering megabit+ links over kilometers.
Bridging LoRa And Wi‑Fi Use Cases
- HaLow delivers higher bandwidth at long range so devices like cameras can stream where LoRa cannot.
- Traditional 2.4/5/6 GHz Wi‑Fi has the bandwidth but lacks the range HaLow targets.
Manage Large Device Counts Proactively
- Use MAC features like Target Wake Time and Restricted Access Window to manage many sleepy stations and reduce contention.
- Design deployments expecting high client counts and leverage HaLow power‑saving features for battery life.