GW16170 802.11ah High-Power Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Radio
Overview
A High-Power 802.11ah HaLow radio with Morse Micro MM8108-M20, M.2 2230 E-Key form factor for industrial IoT and embedded platforms.
The GW16170 is a high-power, long-range, 900MHz 802.11ah, M.2 2230 E-Key Wi-Fi radio designed to provide Wi-Fi HaLow wireless communication utilizing Gateworks Single Board Computers. The 802.11ah radio is targeted towards Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
The GW16170 features a Morse Micro MM8108-M20-US 802.11ah module with up to 28.5dBm transmit power. The radio operates in the 900MHz license-exempt band which allows it to penetrate buildings, walls and foliage much better than standard 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi radios. Additionally, 802.11ah provides a much greater range (1km+) and higher bandwidth (up to 43Mbps) over other Sub 1GHz protocols like LoRa and Sigfox.
Other advantages include a higher client count (100+) and lower power. Standard Wi-Fi IP connectivity software, including Linux tools, commands and interfaces are also supported allowing for quick application integration. The Gateworks Single Board Computer communicates to the module using USB signaling which is supported on M.2 E-Key connector interfaces. Compatible with the Gateworks Venice & VeniceFLEX SBC family and other Gateworks SBCs.
A robust MMCX antenna connector allows for a variety of external antenna choices. Antenna and cables are sold separately. Use GW16151 M.2 Adapter for Venice SBCs. SDIO & SPI interfaces are optional for high volume custom designs.
The GW16170 is designed for use in North America. For Europe use, please use the GW16167.
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What is 802.11ah HaLow?
802.11ah HaLow is a wireless networking standard that uses the 900 MHz unlicensed frequency bands. This allows for for longer range than standard 802.11 WiFi, which can be crucial in some sensor IoT applications. Additionally, 802.11ah features lower power consumption, likening it more to Bluetooth BLE than standard high power WiFi which is needed for pushing large amounts of data. The 802.11ah has a throughput of up to several megabits, which makes it ideal for IoT applications that are passing sensor data, telemetry and smaller requirements. 802.11ah is an open standard and does not require the joining of a consortium.
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| Part Number | Price @ 1K | Antenna Type | Chipset (Wireless) | Dimensions | Form Factor | Frequency Range (Max) | Frequency Range (Min) | Interfaces - General | Product Type | Temperature Range | Weight |
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/filters:background_color(white)/2026-09/gw16170-small-render.png) GW16170 Active Buy Options | N/A | MMCX antenna connector | Morse Micro MM8108-M20-US | 22.0 x 30.0 x 3.5 mm | M.2 2230 E-Key | 950 MHz | 850 MHz | USB 2.0 | Embedded Module | -40°C to +85°C | 6.2 g (0.22 oz) |