GW16167 - 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Radio, +26 dBm | Gateworks
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GW16167 Descripción general
Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) is a sub-1 GHz wireless networking standard defined by the IEEE as a low-power, long-range extension of the familiar Wi-Fi family. Unlike conventional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, 802.11ah trades raw throughput for range and penetration, making it a wireless protocol within the broader hierarchy of IoT connectivity technologies: radio module, sub-GHz wireless transceiver, low-power WAN (LPWAN) alternative, and industrial IoT networking layer.
Key features of the GW16167 include its 850-950 MHz operating band, which delivers more than 1 km of range with strong signal penetration through walls, buildings, and foliage; up to +26 dBm transmit output power; and up to 43 Mbps data rate, which is substantially higher than most sub-GHz LPWAN alternatives such as LoRa. The module uses the standard M.2 2230 E-Key form factor with a USB 2.0 interface, allowing it to plug directly into the M.2 sockets of Gateworks single board computers and other embedded hosts.
Technically, the card is built around the Morse Micro MM8108 SoC, a dedicated 802.11ah baseband and RF system-on-chip. Because it operates in sub-GHz spectrum, the GW16167 achieves link budgets far beyond 2.4 GHz radios at equivalent power, while retaining native IP connectivity and standard Wi-Fi security rather than the constrained protocols of proprietary LPWAN systems.
Typical applications include long-range industrial IoT sensor networks, smart city and metering infrastructure, agricultural monitoring, security cameras at remote sites, and backhaul-free connectivity for Gateworks single board computers used in gateways. It is specifically targeted at Internet of Things deployments where devices sit hundreds of meters to over a kilometer from an access point.
When designing with this module, verify that your host platform provides a USB 2.0-capable M.2 E-Key socket and an appropriate sub-GHz antenna (U.FL or similar connector as supported by the carrier board), and confirm regional regulatory approval for the 850-950 MHz band in your target market.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing channels, verified manufacturer product data, and practical design guidance not found in a single datasheet, providing engineers a one-stop reference for evaluating and sourcing the GW16167.
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| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
| Frequency Band | 850-950 MHz sub-GHz |
| Chipset | Morse Micro MM8108 SoC |
| Max Data Rate | 43 Mbps |
| Transmit Power | +26 dBm maximum |
| Host Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 E-Key |
| Typical Range | 1 km+ line of sight |
| Operating Modes | Access Point / Station |
| Target Applications | Industrial IoT, long-range wireless |
| Signal Penetration | Buildings, walls, foliage |
| Security | Standard Wi-Fi security (802.11ah) |
Interfaces y conectores de GW16167
GW16167 expone las siguientes interfaces y conectores según lo publicado por el fabricante: Inalámbrico. El patillaje de la cabecera de expansión, la numeración de pines de los conectores y los límites eléctricos se definen en la documentación del fabricante.
| Inalámbrico | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
Consulte la documentación del fabricante para ver el patillaje completo del conector de expansión y la numeración de pines del conector.
Aplicaciones típicas
GW16167 es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Industrial IoT Sensor Networks, Smart City and Utility Metering, Security Camera Connectivity, Agricultural Monitoring, Gateworks SBC Wireless Expansion, Campus and Building Backhaul-Free Networks.
Industrial IoT Sensor Networks
The GW16167 fits industrial IoT sensor networks because its 850-950 MHz sub-GHz operation at +26 dBm transmit power sustains links over 1 km and penetrates the metal racking, concrete walls, and machinery that defeat 2.4 GHz radios in factories and yards. Its 43 Mbps data rate over IEEE 802.11ah allows aggregating hundreds of sensor nodes through a single access point while carrying full IP traffic, unlike narrowband LPWAN systems. In deployment, the card is installed in the M.2 E-Key socket of a Gateworks single board computer acting as a Wi-Fi HaLow access point or gateway, with sensor radios connecting in station mode. The trade-off versus LoRa is higher radio power draw, so gateway placement near permanent power is recommended.
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Smart City and Utility Metering
Smart city deployments benefit directly from the GW16167's combination of kilometer-scale range and native IP connectivity. According to Gateworks product data, the 802.11ah radio penetrates buildings, walls, and foliage, which is critical for meters, streetlights, and parking sensors distributed across urban blocks. The 43 Mbps capacity supports firmware-over-the-air updates to large device fleets - a practical bottleneck with sub-Mbps LPWAN technologies. Integrated into a Gateworks SBC gateway, the card operates in access point mode so every meter or controller connects with standard Wi-Fi security and standard TCP/IP stacks, eliminating proprietary network-server middleware. Engineers should verify regional sub-GHz regulatory channel plans (850-950 MHz band) per country before mass rollout.
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Security Camera Connectivity
IP cameras at gates, perimeters, and remote structures are a strong fit for the GW16167 because 802.11ah's 43 Mbps peak rate accommodates compressed video streams that sub-Mbps LPWAN links cannot carry. The 850-950 MHz band and +26 dBm output deliver reliable connectivity through walls, foliage, and across 1 km+ distances where 2.4 GHz camera links drop. Per the Gateworks wiki, the card runs in station or access point mode, so a single HaLow gateway camera-side can bridge multiple cameras back to a wired network. The design consideration is throughput budgeting: multiple simultaneous cameras should be rate-planned against the 43 Mbps shared air interface, using H.26x compression to keep per-camera bitrates within the sub-GHz channel capacity.
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Agricultural Monitoring
Agricultural IoT demands exactly what the GW16167 provides: long range across open fields, penetration through barns and foliage, and enough bandwidth for rich sensor data. Its sub-GHz 850-950 MHz operation reaches devices 1 km or more from the farm gateway, covering soil-moisture probes, weather stations, irrigation valves, and livestock trackers spread over large parcels - coverage that 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi cannot economically achieve. The 43 Mbps data rate leaves headroom for camera-based crop monitoring alongside telemetry. Mounted in a Gateworks single board computer at the farm office, the card serves as the HaLow access point for all field nodes using standard IP networking and Wi-Fi security. The main design caution is powering field nodes: 802.11ah stations draw more current than LoRa endpoints, so solar-plus-battery supplies are typical.
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Gateworks SBC Wireless Expansion
The GW16167 was designed by Gateworks specifically as the wireless expansion option for its single board computer family, which makes this the lowest-friction application. The card's M.2 2230 E-Key edge with USB 2.0 interface plugs directly into Gateworks SBC M.2 sockets without adapters, and the Gateworks BSP plus Morse Micro host drivers provide out-of-the-box software support, with wiki-documented procedures for station and access point configuration on the 802.11ah 900 MHz band. This integration path gives embedded developers a complete long-range wireless gateway in minutes: SBC + GW16167 + sub-GHz antenna. When adding the card, confirm the host board's M.2 socket is E-Key USB-capable and allocate an antenna connector location with good RF clearance from the enclosure ground plane.
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Campus and Building Backhaul-Free Networks
For campuses, warehouses, and multi-building sites, the GW16167 enables wireless networks that span structures without trenching fiber or deploying cellular backhaul at every point. A single HaLow access point built on a Gateworks SBC with the GW16167 covers 1 km+ at 850-950 MHz, penetrating building walls to reach stations that 2.4 GHz mesh systems cannot serve reliably. With up to 43 Mbps shared capacity, the link supports multiple access-control panels, environmental sensors, and low-bitrate cameras per sector. Unlike proprietary sub-GHz systems, the 802.11ah network behaves as standard Wi-Fi to the IT stack - ordinary DHCP, VLANs, and WPA-class security apply. Engineers should plan channel reuse across overlapping sectors and verify that the installed antenna's gain and mounting height deliver the required link margin at the farthest node.
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| Parámetro | Este producto |
|---|---|
| Package | M.2 2230 E-Key card |
| Brand | Gateworks |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
| Frequency Band | 850-950 MHz |
| Chipset | Morse Micro MM8108 |
| Max Data Rate | 43 Mbps |
| Transmit Power | +26 dBm |
| Host Interface | USB 2.0 |
Diferenciadores clave
- Native IP over sub-GHz spectrum (frente a LoRa-based LPWAN modules)
- Standard M.2 2230 E-Key USB form factor (frente a Other MM8108-based HaLow modules)
- Trade-off: higher throughput means higher power than LPWAN (frente a LoRa endpoints)
Notas de diseño
Verify before layout or procurement that the host board's M.2 socket is an E-Key (or E-key-compatible) socket with a USB 2.0 lane routed to it. The GW16167 is an M.2 2230 E-Key card using USB 2.0 as its host interface; an A-key or M-key socket will not accept it mechanically or electrically. Gateworks single board computers document supported sockets for this card in their expansion wiki. If retrofitting a non-Gateworks host, confirm 3.3 V slot power, USB 2.0 D+/D- routing, and that the host OS has the Morse Micro 802.11ah driver available for your kernel.
Antenna selection and placement dominate the real-world range of the GW16167. The module's +26 dBm transmit power in the 850-950 MHz band can exceed 1 km, but only with an antenna appropriate to sub-GHz frequencies - a 2.4 GHz antenna will be inefficient at 900 MHz and dramatically shorten range. Use a sub-GHz tuned antenna (typically 2-5 dBi for nodes, higher gain for the access point), mount it vertically with clearance from metal surfaces, and match the antenna to regional channel plans within 850-950 MHz. Confirm regulatory limits on EIRP for your country, since +26 dBm plus antenna gain may exceed allowed limits in some regions.
Do not assume 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi tools and channel plans apply to this card. The GW16167 operates on IEEE 802.11ah in the 850-950 MHz sub-GHz band, so site surveys, spectrum analyzers, and channel settings must cover sub-GHz, and regional regulatory certification for 802.11ah varies by market. Also budget airtime: the 43 Mbps rate is shared across all stations on the access point, so plan per-device throughput accordingly. Software support comes via the Morse Micro driver stack in the Gateworks BSP - validate driver compatibility with your kernel version before committing to a production OS image.
Información de cumplimiento
Compliance certifications were not published in the verified data captured for this page. Regulatory sub-GHz band approvals (850-950 MHz) vary by region; confirm with Gateworks for the target market.
