Wi-Fi HaLow
- [Columbia University - Kevin Dale]
- Overview
Wi-Fi HaLow, also known as IEEE 802.11ah, is a wireless protocol from the Wi-Fi Alliance that's designed for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It's an open, standard Wi-Fi technology that operates in the unlicensed 900 MHz band, below 1 gigahertz (GHz):
Wi-Fi HaLow offers several advantages over traditional Wi-Fi, including:
- Longer range: Wi-Fi HaLow can have up to 10 times the range, 100 times the area coverage, and 1000 times the volume of traditional Wi-Fi.
- Lower power consumption: Wi-Fi HaLow is energy efficient and works well with battery-powered sensor devices.
- Better penetration: Wi-Fi HaLow can perform better through obstacles and walls.
- Wi-Fi HaLow's versatility has led to its adoption by many IoT projects, including monitoring cattle on farms and managing multi-dwelling units.
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