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Morse Micro tested Wi-Fi at a record distance.
Morse Micro conducted a series of tests of Wi-Fi HaLow technology in Joshua Tree National Park, USA. The goal of the test was to investigate the maximum range and performance of Wi-Fi HaLow under conditions of minimal interference. The tests demonstrated the ability to transmit data over a distance of up to 16 km with a significant throughput.
A standard set of hardware was used for testing: an access point based on MM6108-EKH01, including a Wi-Fi HaLow MM6108 module and a Raspberry Pi 4. The equipment operated normally with a transmitter power of 22 dBm. Morse Micro has intentionally eliminated the use of directional antennas and increased transmitter power to allow such equipment to be used in portable battery-powered devices.
The theoretical communication range was calculated using the Fries equation and taking into account the signal loss at the maximum distance. According to calculations, the maximum range under ideal conditions was about 15.9 km, which meets the requirements of the IEEE 802.11ah standard. Morse Micro used a slot time of 52 microseconds, which allowed it to achieve this figure.
Practical testing confirmed the theoretical calculations: in the conditions of the national park, a data transfer speed of up to 2 Mbit/s was achieved at a distance of 15.9 km.
According to Morse Micro experts, these figures are in line with the theoretical limit of the technology, making Wi-Fi HaLow ideal for applications such as agriculture and infrastructure projects in remote areas. However, in urban environments with high radio signal density, HaLow efficiency may be lower due to interference.
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Morse Micro conducted a series of tests of Wi-Fi HaLow technology in Joshua Tree National Park, USA. The goal of the test was to investigate the maximum range and performance of Wi-Fi HaLow under conditions of minimal interference. The tests demonstrated the ability to transmit data over a distance of up to 16 km with a significant throughput.
A standard set of hardware was used for testing: an access point based on MM6108-EKH01, including a Wi-Fi HaLow MM6108 module and a Raspberry Pi 4. The equipment operated normally with a transmitter power of 22 dBm. Morse Micro has intentionally eliminated the use of directional antennas and increased transmitter power to allow such equipment to be used in portable battery-powered devices.
The theoretical communication range was calculated using the Fries equation and taking into account the signal loss at the maximum distance. According to calculations, the maximum range under ideal conditions was about 15.9 km, which meets the requirements of the IEEE 802.11ah standard. Morse Micro used a slot time of 52 microseconds, which allowed it to achieve this figure.
Practical testing confirmed the theoretical calculations: in the conditions of the national park, a data transfer speed of up to 2 Mbit/s was achieved at a distance of 15.9 km.
According to Morse Micro experts, these figures are in line with the theoretical limit of the technology, making Wi-Fi HaLow ideal for applications such as agriculture and infrastructure projects in remote areas. However, in urban environments with high radio signal density, HaLow efficiency may be lower due to interference.
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