Wio-WM6180 - Wi-Fi HaLow 802.11ah 902-928MHz Module | Seeed
N.º de pieza: Wio-WM6180 ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.9 | $14,90 |
| 10 | $14.16 | $141,60 |
| 100 | $13.41 | $1.341,00 |
| 500 | $12.67 | $6.335,00 |
| 1.000 | $11.92 | $11.920,00 |
Wio-WM6180 Descripción general
Wi-Fi HaLow is the sub-1 GHz flavor of the Wi-Fi standard defined by IEEE 802.11ah. Unlike conventional 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wi-Fi, HaLow trades raw bandwidth for long range (hundreds of meters to kilometers), superior wall and foliage penetration, and very low power draw, positioning it in the connectivity hierarchy above proprietary sub-GHz links like LoRa but below Wi-Fi 6 in throughput. It is designed for the IoT access layer of modern wireless network stacks.
Key features of the Wio-WM6180 include operation in the 902-928 MHz North American/Australian ISM spectrum, compliance with IEEE 802.11ah, support for 1/2/4/8 MHz channel widths (per the underlying Quectel FGH100M family), WPA3 security, and the industry-standard mini-PCIe form factor with a U.FL (IPEX) antenna connector. The 27 dBm-class output power of the FGH100M-H contributes to its extended coverage.
Architecturally, the module integrates the Morse Micro MM6108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC with RF front-end and filtering, exposing the interface over mini-PCIe so a host such as a Raspberry Pi, x86 SBC, or Seeed XIAO carrier can enumerate and drive it. Because the radio is a true 802.11ah implementation, it interworks with standard HaLow access points and gateways rather than proprietary protocols.
Typical applications include smart-home hubs and sensors, long-range IoT backhaul, surveillance camera links, and industrial telemetry where a single HaLow gateway aggregates many low-power nodes over sub-GHz links.
Design consideration: the 902-928 MHz SKU does not cover the EU 863-868 MHz band; European deployments must use the alternate Quectel FGH100MAAMD SKU or another EU-certified module. An external ~900 MHz antenna is required.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, ecosystem compatibility notes, and regional-spectrum caveats not found in a single manufacturer listing.
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| Product Type | Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) mini-PCIe module |
| Core Silicon | Morse Micro MM6108 (inside Quectel FGH100M-H module) |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
| Frequency Range | 902 MHz to 928 MHz |
| Regional Variant | North America / Australia spectrum (EU 863-868 MHz NOT supported) |
| Channel Bandwidths | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 MHz (FGH100M family) |
| Security | WPA3 |
| Form Factor | mini-PCIe |
| Antenna Connector | U.FL / IPEX (external ~900 MHz antenna required) |
| Host Compatibility | Raspberry Pi, x86 SBC, Seeed Studio XIAO ecosystem |
| Typical Output Power | up to 27 dBm (per Quectel FGH100M-H) |
| Unit Price | USD 14.90 (Seeed Studio, as of March 2025 listing) |
| Related DigiKey SKU | 109990565 (Wio-WM6180 evaluation board) |
Interfaces y conectores de Wio-WM6180
Wio-WM6180 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
Wio-WM6180 es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Smart Home Gateway, Long-Range IoT Backhaul, Surveillance and Security Cameras, Industrial Telemetry, Seeed XIAO Ecosystem Expansion, IoT Gateway Development and Prototyping.
Smart Home Gateway
The Wio-WM6180 serves as the Wi-Fi HaLow gateway radio in smart home hubs, where its 902-928 MHz operation provides far better wall and floor penetration than 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Built on the Quectel FGH100M-H module with the Morse Micro MM6108, it speaks standard IEEE 802.11ah with 1/2/4/8 MHz channel widths and WPA3 security, allowing one hub to serve dozens of battery-powered sensors, locks, and cameras over IP. Mounted in a Raspberry Pi or x86 SBC via mini-PCIe, it integrates directly with home automation software stacks. The trade-off versus conventional Wi-Fi is throughput: HaLow prioritizes range and power efficiency, so it suits telemetry and control traffic rather than video streaming to individual nodes.
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Long-Range IoT Backhaul
For connecting remote infrastructure - agricultural monitors, parking facilities, utility meters - the Wio-WM6180 provides kilometer-class links using sub-1 GHz propagation. Its up to 27 dBm output power class and narrow 1/2 MHz channels maximize link budget where 2.4 GHz fails. As a true 802.11ah device, it carries standard IP traffic, so existing network tooling, TLS, and cloud protocols work unchanged - a key advantage over LoRa-style networks that require separate network servers and protocol gateways. Designers must add a proper ~900 MHz antenna (U.FL connector) and should perform a site survey, since foliage and terrain still attenuate sub-GHz signals. Note the 902-928 MHz restriction to North American and Australian deployments.
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Surveillance and Security Cameras
Wi-Fi HaLow's combination of range and moderate bandwidth makes the Wio-WM6180 suitable for wireless surveillance camera links, especially for perimeter cameras beyond cable reach. With 4 MHz or 8 MHz 802.11ah channels, the MM6108-based link supports compressed video streams at distances where standard Wi-Fi drops, while WPA3 protects the video path. A mini-PCIe card in a gateway aggregates multiple camera nodes into an NVR over IP. Compared with proprietary wireless bridges, using the 802.11ah standard reduces vendor lock-in. Designers should budget bandwidth per camera given HaLow's data-rate limits, and use directional ~900 MHz antennas at far endpoints to maximize margin in the 902-928 MHz band.
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Industrial Telemetry
Factories, tank farms, and campus utilities benefit from the Wio-WM6180's penetration through metal racking and concrete, a direct consequence of 902-928 MHz propagation physics. The IEEE 802.11ah protocol supports large numbers of associated stations with low per-node overhead and power saving, letting one mini-PCIe gateway radio collect data from hundreds of sensors. Because traffic is IP-based over WPA3-secured links, integration with SCADA, MQTT brokers, and historians is straightforward. Industrial integrators should verify regional radio compliance (NA/AU only for this SKU) and use industrial-rated ~900 MHz antennas with proper grounding. The evaluation board (109990565) enables rapid pilot deployments before custom carrier design.
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Seeed XIAO Ecosystem Expansion
Seeed designed the Wio-WM6180 for compatibility with the XIAO ecosystem, letting makers add Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity to compact XIAO-based projects. Paired with an XIAO ESP32-S3 host, open-source projects such as the ESPHome HaLow external component demonstrate end-to-end integration with the MM6108 radio. This makes long-range, low-power meshing accessible for DIY sensors, environmental monitors, and rural mesh networks. The mini-PCIe carrier interfaces the module's U.FL antenna port to external ~900 MHz antennas. Builders should confirm driver and host-interface support for their specific XIAO variant, and remember the module operates only in the 902-928 MHz band appropriate for North America and Australia.
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IoT Gateway Development and Prototyping
The Wio-WM6180 is an economical (USD 14.90 class) entry point for developers evaluating Wi-Fi HaLow before committing to custom hardware. In a Raspberry Pi or x86 SBC with mini-PCIe slot, it enumerates as a standard peripheral, and Seeed's wiki provides gateway setup procedures. Engineers can characterize real-world range, packet loss, and power behavior of 802.11ah links using the Morse Micro MM6108 silicon before designing the Quectel FGH100M module into a production PCB. For volume products targeting Europe, prototyping should migrate to the FGH100MAAMD EU-band SKU early, since the WM6180's 902-928 MHz tuning cannot be re-banded in firmware. Antenna choice remains the dominant factor in achieved range.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | FGH100M-H | FGH100MAAMD | 109990565 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | mini-PCIe card | LGA module (solder-down, not mini-PCIe) | LGA module (solder-down, not mini-PCIe) | Evaluation board (not mini-PCIe card) |
| Brand | Seeed Technology Co., Ltd | Quectel | Quectel | Seeed Technology Co., Ltd |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) | IEEE 802.11ah | IEEE 802.11ah | IEEE 802.11ah |
| Frequency Band | 902-928 MHz (NA/AU) | 902-928 MHz | EU 863-868 MHz band | 902-928 MHz |
| Core Chipset | Morse Micro MM6108 | Morse Micro MM6108 | Morse Micro MM6108 | Morse Micro MM6108 |
| EU 863-868 MHz Support | No | No | Yes | No |
Diferenciadores clave
- Lowest-cost standard-based Wi-Fi HaLow entry point (frente a FGH100M-H)
- Morse Micro MM6108 silicon with WPA3 (frente a LoRa modules (Wio-E5, WM1302))
- Mini-PCIe hot-swappable form factor (frente a 109990565 evaluation board)
Notas de diseño
The single most common Wio-WM6180 pitfall is regional spectrum mismatch: this SKU tunes only 902-928 MHz (North America/Australia). European deployments on 863-868 MHz will not link and may violate local radio regulations. Confirmed by Morse Micro community discussions, the correct EU part is the Quectel FGH100MAAMD module SKU. Verify your target market before committing the module to a design or deployment.
Antenna selection dominates HaLow range. The card exposes a U.FL (IPEX) connector and ships without an antenna; reusing a 2.4 GHz antenna at ~915 MHz gives poor impedance match and severely degraded link margin. Use an antenna tuned for the ~900 MHz band - Seeed offers a 2.6 dBi antenna with U.FL-to-SMA adapter (USD 4.39). Keep the U.FL pigtail short and route it away from digital noise sources on the host board.
When designing a custom carrier for the module or migrating to the solder-down FGH100M module, follow Seeed's Getting Started with Wi-Fi HaLow Mini PCIe Module wiki and Quectel FGH100M hardware design guidance: provide solid ground planes under the RF section, keep the antenna feed 50-ohm controlled impedance, and decouple supply rails near the module. Allow clearance around the U.FL connector for the pigtail bend radius in the enclosure.
Do not confuse the Wio-WM6180 with LoRa gateway modules such as the Wio-WM1302. Some third-party retail pages mislabel the WM6180 as a LoRaWAN/EU868 device; it is actually an IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow card based on the Morse Micro MM6108. The two technologies use different modulation, protocols, and ecosystems and cannot interoperate. Driver and software stacks also differ entirely (HaLow uses Wi-Fi drivers).
Información de cumplimiento
Compliance details were not present in the provided web data. Radio regulatory certification is limited to North American/Australian 902-928 MHz spectrum per manufacturer and community documentation; EU use is not certified.
