TL;DR: Morse Micro has launched the MM-HL1-EXT, a Wi-Fi HaLow router that guarantees to advance long-range, low-power communication. This gadget, a part of the HaLowLink 1 collection, makes use of the IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow commonplace to realize connectivity ranges of as much as 10 miles in rural areas and 1.86 miles in city environments.
The MM-HL1-EXT units itself other than typical Wi-Fi routers by working within the 900MHz band within the U.S. whereas additionally supporting 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). This dual-band functionality permits the router to operate as a standalone entry level or an extender, bettering connectivity in hard-to-reach areas.
On the coronary heart of the HaLowLink 1 is the MediaTek MT7621A dual-core CPU, complemented by 256MB of DRAM and 32MB of NAND flash storage. The radio module options Morse Micro’s MM6108 chipset alongside AzureWave AW-HM593, delivering a transmission energy of as much as 23 dBm for secure, long-range efficiency.
The router’s connectivity choices are equally spectacular, with two Gigabit Ethernet ports and help for Ethernet-over-USB. Energy and knowledge transmission over Ethernet are facilitated via a USB-C port. Operating on the open-source and customizable OpenWrt 23.05 networking platform, the HaLowLink 1 helps on-line firmware updates, making it adaptable to future wants.
Whereas the HaLowLink 1’s Wi-Fi HaLow speeds max out at 32Mbps utilizing an 8MHz bandwidth, its Wi-Fi 4 functionality helps speeds of as much as 300Mbps at 40MHz bandwidth. This versatility makes it appropriate for a variety of IoT and industrial purposes.
In harsh industrial settings, two HaLowLink 1 models may be deployed as a wi-fi different to outside and distant installations, successfully changing Ethernet cabling.
The MM-HL1-EXT has already acquired certifications to be used in North America (FCC), Canada (IC), and Australia (RCM), with Morse Micro actively working to safe certifications for EMEA (868MHz) and Asia.
The MM-HL1-EXT is now accessible on Mouser for roughly $99. Inventory is at the moment restricted, however extra models are anticipated to be accessible by April 14, 2025. Bigger bulk orders have an estimated manufacturing unit lead time of eight weeks.
Morse Micro’s journey in growing Wi-Fi HaLow expertise spans practically a decade. The corporate demonstrated router {hardware} able to offering 2-mile protection for months whereas operating on coin batteries in assessments performed in February 2024. By September, that vary had elevated to 10 miles. At CES 2025 in January, Morse Micro showcased Wi-Fi routers able to delivering 250Mbps over a 10-mile radius.