AHM26108D - WiFi HaLow 802.11ah M.2 Module 32.5 Mbps | ALFA Network
Référence : AHM26108D ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $59.97 | $59,97 |
| 10 | $59.97 | $599,70 |
| 100 | $59.97 | $5 997,00 |
| 500 | $59.97 | $29 985,00 |
| 1 000 | $59.97 | $59 970,00 |
AHM26108D Présentation
WiFi HaLow is the IEEE 802.11ah standard extension of the Wi-Fi family that operates in sub-1 GHz spectrum (typically 868 MHz in the EU and 915 MHz in the US). Compared with conventional 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, sub-1 GHz propagation delivers significantly longer reach and better wall penetration at very low power; compared with LoRa, which tops out around 38.4 kbps in common configurations, the AHM26108D achieves up to 32.5 Mbps - roughly three orders of magnitude higher throughput - while retaining kilometer-class range characteristics.
Key features include the M.2 2230 card format for drop-in integration into hosts with an M.2 socket, IP-relevant industrial-grade targeting, and native IP networking via the familiar Wi-Fi stack rather than proprietary LPWAN protocols. This means standard TCP/IP tools, DHCP, TLS, and existing network management software work without gateways translating between protocols.
Because HaLow traffic is standard Wi-Fi framing over sub-1 GHz, the module suits star topologies where one HaLow access point (such as the ALFA Tube-AHM) serves many low-power client devices. Security follows the WPA framework of the Wi-Fi Alliance 802.11ah certification program.
Typical applications include sensor networks, weather stations, industrial monitoring systems, patient monitoring, agriculture monitoring, and security cameras - anywhere long range, low power, and IP connectivity are required simultaneously.
Design consideration: verify the host M.2 key and USB/SDIO interface mapping, and select the correct regional variant (EU 868 MHz or US 915 MHz) to comply with local spectrum regulations.
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Demander des alternativesAHM26108D Spécifications (publiées par le fabricant)
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (WiFi HaLow) |
| Frequency Band | Sub-1 GHz license-exempt (EU 868 MHz / US 915 MHz variants) |
| Maximum Data Rate | 32.5 Mbps |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 |
| Core Chipset Vendor | Morse Micro |
| Module Class | Industrial WiFi HaLow module |
| Dimensions | M.2 2230 (22 mm x 30 mm) |
| Type de montage | M.2 socket, surface mount connector |
| Statut RoHS | unknown |
Interfaces et connecteurs du AHM26108D
Le AHM26108D expose les interfaces et connecteurs suivants tels que publiés par le fabricant : Sans fil. Le brochage de l'embase d'extension, la numérotation des broches des connecteurs et les limites électriques sont définis dans la documentation du fabricant.
| Sans fil | IEEE 802.11ah (WiFi HaLow) |
Consultez la documentation du fabricant pour le brochage complet du connecteur d'extension et la numérotation des broches du connecteur.
Applications typiques
AHM26108D convient pour 6 applications: Wireless Sensor Networks, Weather Stations, Industrial Monitoring Systems, Patient Monitoring, Agriculture Monitoring, Security Cameras.
Wireless Sensor Networks
The AHM26108D fits wireless sensor networks because IEEE 802.11ah in sub-1 GHz spectrum was purpose-built for large fleets of low-power sensor nodes that must reach a central access point over long distances with wall and foliage penetration that 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi cannot achieve. With data rates up to 32.5 Mbps - versus roughly 38.4 kbps on LoRa - sensors can push firmware-over-the-air updates and burst telemetry without the multi-minute transfer windows LPWAN links require. In deployment, each sensor node hosts the M.2 2230 module connected to a HaLow access point such as the ALFA Tube-AHM, forming a standard IP star network so DHCP, MQTT, and TLS tooling work unchanged. The main trade-off is higher active current than sub-kbps LPWAN radios, so duty-cycling and 802.11ah power-save modes should be used for battery designs.
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Weather Stations
Weather stations benefit from the AHM26108D because stations are often mounted on masts, rooftops, or remote terrain where sub-1 GHz propagation reaches the network hub over kilometer-class distances, through rain, vegetation, and building walls that would attenuate 2.4 GHz links. ALFA Network explicitly names weather stations as a target application on the product page. The 32.5 Mbps peak data rate comfortably handles multi-channel sensor polling, high-resolution barometric and anemometer data, and camera-adj firmware updates over the same air interface. Integration is via the M.2 2230 socket in the station's controller board, with the EU 868 MHz variant for European deployments and the US 915 MHz variant for North America to satisfy local license-exempt band rules. Unlike LoRaWAN, no protocol gateway is needed - the hub sees plain IP traffic from the station.
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Industrial Monitoring Systems
Industrial monitoring systems are a named application for the AHM26108D because factories, tank farms, and utility yards need long-range links that penetrate steel structures and concrete walls - a job sub-1 GHz 802.11ah handles far better than conventional Wi-Fi. The module's industrial classification and M.2 2230 form factor let integrators add HaLow connectivity to standard industrial PCs, gateways, and DIN-rail controllers that already provide M.2 sockets, avoiding proprietary radio piggyback boards. With 32.5 Mbps available, vibration spectra, thermal image snapshots, and PLC register dumps can be streamed where LPWAN links would saturate. Because the module presents standard IP networking over the Wi-Fi stack, existing SCADA, MQTT brokers, and OPC UA clients connect without protocol translation. Plan antenna placement carefully: metal-dense environments reward elevated, line-of-sight HaLow access points using the ALFA Tube-AHM.
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Patient Monitoring
Patient monitoring appears on ALFA Network's official application list for the AHM26108D. In clinical and home-care settings, sub-1 GHz HaLow links penetrate walls and floors more effectively than 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, letting wearable and bedside monitors stay connected as patients move across rooms or buildings while maintaining a single IP network. The module's ultra-low-power profile supports battery-operated monitors, and 32.5 Mbps headroom covers multi-parameter vital-sign streams plus occasional high-rate data such as full-disclosure waveform archives or camera-based fall detection. Standard IP delivery means telemetry lands directly in existing hospital data systems over TCP/TLS without an LPWAN gateway. For any medical deployment, verify the module's regulatory certifications and institutional RF policies, and consult ALFA Network for the engineering datasheet including power-consumption figures needed for battery-life validation.
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Agriculture Monitoring
Agriculture monitoring systems are a flagship use case for WiFi HaLow and the AHM26108D specifically: fields, orchards, and greenhouses span distances where sub-1 GHz signals propagate across kilometers with enough foliage penetration for soil-moisture probes, weather nodes, and irrigation controllers dispersed across the property. ALFA Network names agriculture monitoring directly on the product page. The 32.5 Mbps data rate - roughly 850x LoRa's typical 38.4 kbps - also supports agronomic cameras and rapid OTA firmware updates to hundreds of nodes, which LPWAN farms cannot do practically. Nodes integrate the M.2 2230 module and register to a Tube-AHM access point at the farm office, forming an IP network where irrigation scheduling and sensor dashboards run over ordinary web protocols. Select EU 868 MHz or US 915 MHz hardware per region and size solar/battery supplies around 802.11ah power-save behavior.
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Security Cameras
Security cameras are a headline application for the AHM26108D precisely because video is where LPWAN technologies fail: at 32.5 Mbps, the module can carry compressed camera streams across a sub-1 GHz link, whereas LoRa's 38.4 kbps cannot transmit video at all. ALFA Network lists security cameras on the product page as an enabled application. Perimeter and rural sites benefit most - sub-1 GHz reaches far corners of large properties, through walls and vegetation, from a single elevated HaLow access point such as the Tube-AHM, replacing per-camera 2.4 GHz repeaters. Because the link is native IP with Wi-Fi-framework security, standard RTSP/ONVIF camera software and TLS-protected transport work unchanged. Actual sustained bitrate depends on link MCS and range; budget camera resolution and codec settings against measured HaLow throughput at the installation distance.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | AHMC8108 |
|---|---|---|
| Package | M.2 2230 | mini PCIe (different slot - not mechanically drop-in) |
| Brand | ALFA Network Inc. | ALFA Network Inc. |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (WiFi HaLow) | IEEE 802.11ah (WiFi HaLow) |
| Frequency Band | Sub-1 GHz (EU 868 MHz / US 915 MHz) | Sub-1 GHz license-exempt |
| Chipset Vendor | Morse Micro | Morse Micro |
| Target Applications | Sensors, weather, industrial, patient, agriculture, cameras | Long-range ultra-low-power WiFi networks |
Principaux différenciateurs
- M.2 2230 form factor for modern host integration (vs AHMC8108)
- Video-capable throughput over sub-1 GHz (vs LoRa modules (generic))
- Native IP networking without protocol gateway (vs LoRa/LoRaWAN modules (generic))
Notes de conception
Select the correct regional variant before design freeze: the AHM26108D ships as EU 868 MHz and US 915 MHz versions ($59.97 each at Rokland as of 2026-10-20). Installing a US-variant module in Europe (or vice versa) violates sub-1 GHz spectrum regulations and can void certifications. Multi-region products should either stock both variants or restrict shipping geography. Also confirm the host M.2 socket keying and whether the module enumerates via USB or SDIO, since driver availability depends on the host interface.
Antenna placement dominates WiFi HaLow performance. Sub-1 GHz wavelengths favor longer antennas than 2.4 GHz designs, and the M.2 2230 card relies on external antenna connectors - do not assume the 2.4 GHz antenna stock works optimally. Place HaLow antennas away from switching regulators and metal enclosures, and for large deployments use an elevated access point (e.g., ALFA Tube-AHM, IP66, PoE) with clear line of sight to maximize the link budget at the 32.5 Mbps PHY rates. Validate throughput at the worst-case installation distance, not just near-field bench range.
For battery-powered sensor nodes, duty-cycle the AHM26108D aggressively: WiFi HaLow supports 802.11ah power-save mechanisms, but precise sleep/active current figures are not published on ALFA Network's public product pages - request the engineering datasheet from ALFA Network before finalizing battery sizing. Compare against the actual payload profile: bursty transmission at 32.5 Mbps finishes quickly and lets the radio sleep, which often beats a LoRa radio held awake for long low-rate transfers when equal payload volume is considered.
Informations de conformité
Public product pages reviewed (ALFA Network, Rokland, Varia-Store, InstantByte, Taiwantrade) do not state RoHS/REACH/CE/FCC status. Request compliance declarations directly from ALFA Network.
