GW16159
GW16159 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Radio
Overview
The GW16159 family is a Gateworks M.2 E-Key 2242 Wi-Fi HaLow radio card for adding IEEE 802.11ah sub-1 GHz wireless connectivity to compatible embedded systems. It uses a Silex SX-SDMAH radio module based on the Morse Micro MM6108, communicates over SDIO, and supports access-point and station modes with standard Linux IP networking.
Gateworks targets the card at IoT and long-range wireless applications. The card requires an SDIO-capable M.2 E-Key host; Gateworks identifies VeniceFLEX as its supported SBC family. The standard card is sold without an antenna or cable; the GW11056 development kit combines it with a VeniceFLEX GW8201-S21 SBC and evaluation accessories.
Specifications
Connectivity
Chipset (Wireless)
Morse Micro MM6108 in Silex SX-SDMAH module
Antenna Options
External 50 Ω rod antenna; certified option Kyocera X9000984-4GDSMB / Gateworks GW10156, +3.4 dBi; GW10036 MHF1-to-SMA pigtail; antenna and cable sold separately
Wireless Specification
IEEE 802.11ah
Operating Frequency (MHz)
903.5–926.5 MHz
Data Rate
Up to 32.5 Mbps
Antenna Connector Type
MHF1/u.FL, 1 port, 50 Ω
GATT
Simultaneous GATT server and client
Packaging
Form Factor
M.2 2242 E-Key
Product Type
802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 radio card
Dimensions
22 × 42 × 3.5 mm
Weight
6.2 g
Interface
Technology
Wi-Fi HaLow, IEEE 802.11ah
Physical Interface
SDIO, 1.8 V I/O, 50 MHz
Features
Additional Features
Access point, station
Security
OPEN, WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA3-OWE, WPA3-SAE
Development Kits Available
GW11056 Wi-Fi HaLow Development Kit
Other
1-year warranty
Power
Transmit Power (Max)
Up to +26.5 dBm
Input Voltage
3.3 V from M.2 edge connector
Power Consumption
0.1 A typical at 3.3 V (manufacturer product page)
Software
Firmware Upgrade
FOTA
Operating Systems Supported
Linux Ubuntu BSP, OpenWrt; Linux IP networking
Software
Open-source Morse Micro Linux kernel driver and firmware; morse_cli; customized hostapd/wpa_supplicant
Environment
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
Operating Humidity
20–90%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
Storage Humidity
5–95%, non-condensing
Certifications
FCC Part 15.247; ISED RSS-247, module certifications with recommended antennas
| Part Number | Price @ 1K | Form Factor |
|---|---|---|
/filters:background_color(white)/2026-10/Untitled-8-01-scaled-e1740706906468.jpg) GW16159 NRND Buy Options | N/A | M.2 E-Key 2242 |