Quectel FGH200M Wi-Fi HaLow module

Quectel Wireless Solutions has launched the FGH200M long-range, low-power Wi-Fi HaLow module. Based on the Morse Micro MM8108 chipset, the module delivers enhanced penetration and broader coverage, over a range of approximately 1 km, while supporting low power consumption and large-scale device connectivity.

The module adopts the IEEE 802.11ah wireless networking protocol, also known as Wi-Fi HaLow, operating in the licence-exempt Sub-1GHz spectrum. Designed to meet the evolving requirements of IoT connectivity, the module delivers extended Sub-1GHz signal coverage, enabling device control at distances of up to 1 km.

With up to 10 times the range of traditional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, the module is suitable for both indoor and outdoor IoT deployments. Its long-range, low-power performance also makes it suitable for applications including home and industrial automation, smart agriculture, smart cities, smart buildings, warehouses, retail environments, campuses and other large-area IoT networks.

Achieving a maximum physical data rate of 43.3 Mbps, the module operates in the 850–950 MHz frequency band with a channel width of 1, 2, 4 or 8 MHz and a maximum output power of 26 dBm. A single Quectel FGH200M access point can, in theory, support up to 8191 IoT devices, making it suitable for massive IoT use cases. The module also supports USB 2.0, SDIO and SPI interfaces to provide maximised integration choices.

With an ultra-compact size of 11.0 x 10.0 x 2.0 mm and weight of just 0.51 g, the module can help to enhance end product size and design cost, thereby meeting the needs of size-sensitive applications. The module is also able to operate in the -40 to +85°C temperature range with security maintained thanks to AES, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, WPA3 and OWE encryption modes.