Nuremberg, 15 March 2023  – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today  announces the launch of its FGH100M Wi-Fi  HaLow module, providing long range data transmission, low power consumption,  less complexity as well as improved penetration through walls and other  obstructions for a wide range of IoT applications.

Adopting the IEEE  802.11ah wireless networking protocol, also known as Wi-Fi HaLow, operating  in the license-exempt Sub-1GHz range, the FGH100M module meets the unique  requirements of the Internet of Things (IoT) with its Sub-1GHz signal  coverage, allowing users to control IoT devices in one kilometer radius. It  provides ten times the range of traditional Wi-Fi, making it suited for both  indoor and outdoor IoT scenarios such as home and industrial automation,  smart agriculture, smart cities, smart buildings, warehouses, retail stores,  campuses and more.

“Integrating the game-changing Wi-Fi HaLow  technology, our FGH100M module will deliver long range and robust Wi-Fi  connections without having to sacrifice simplicity and efficiency,” commented  Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “It is a very  powerful complement to our already extensive range of Wi-Fi modules  delivering functionality across Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, and Wi-Fi  6E.”

Based on Morse Micro’s MM6108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC, the FGH100M is  compliant with IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi standard and operates in 850–950MHz bands  with 1/2/4/8MHz channel width. It features 21 dBm maximum output power and  32.5Mbps maximum transmission rate.

The FGH100M Wi-Fi HaLow module  enables lower power connectivity than previous Wi-Fi technologies and is able  to support coin cell battery devices operating for months or years, which is critical  for use cases such as smart sensors and condition monitor. Unlike similar IoT  technologies, Wi-Fi HaLow supports native IP and does not require proprietary  gateways, controllers, or hubs, which greatly streamlines the installation  and reduces operating costs.

With its ultra-compact size of 13.0mm × 13.0mm ×  2.2mm, the FGH100M effectively optimizes end-product size and design cost,  and fully meets the demands of size-sensitive applications. Additionally, the  module provides a wide range of interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, SDIO  2.0, and PWM.

The FGH100M satisfies the latest Wi-Fi requirements for authentication  and encryption including WPA3 and AES for over-the-air (OTA) traffic. It also  supports SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512 encryption algorithms to better protect  transmission data.

Engineering samples of the FGH100M Wi-Fi HaLow module are  available now. To learn more about Quectel’s FGH100M, please visit Quectel  at Embedded World 2023, Hall 3, Booth 318.

About  Quectel

Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us  to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly customer-centric organization, we are  a global IoT solutions provider backed by outstanding support and services.  Our growing global team of over 4,000 professionals sets the pace for  innovation in cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi  and Bluetooth modules, antennas and services.   

With regional offices  and support across the globe, our international leadership is devoted to  advancing IoT and helping build a smarter world.   

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Media  contact

Phil Rawcliffe, Head of  Communications 
phil.rawcliffe@quectel.com