GW16159 - 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Radio Card | Gateworks
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GW16159 Visão geral
Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) is a sub-1 GHz wireless networking standard that extends Wi-Fi technology into the sub-GHz spectrum. Compared with conventional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, sub-GHz radio waves penetrate buildings, walls, and foliage far more effectively, enabling kilometer-scale links at low power. Wi-Fi HaLow sits within the broader hierarchy of wireless communication standards alongside Wi-Fi 6, LoRa, and Bluetooth, targeting long-range, low-power IoT connectivity.
Key features of the GW16159 include support for the 802.11ah standard, up to 32 Mbps throughput, SDIO host interface, and operation in the 900 MHz license-exempt band. The M.2 card format allows straightforward integration into Gateworks VeniceFLEX rugged single-board computers and other hosts with M.2 sockets, requiring no RF design work by the end user.
Technically, the card is built around the Morse Micro MM6108 SoC, one of the first purpose-built 802.11ah silicon solutions. Because the sub-GHz spectrum offers better propagation characteristics than 2.4 GHz/5 GHz radios, the GW16159 achieves substantially longer range and lower power consumption per bit, which is critical for battery-operated and solar-powered deployments. The 900 MHz band is license-exempt in many regions, simplifying regulatory approval compared with licensed cellular options.
Typical applications include Industrial IoT (IIoT) infrastructure, smart transportation systems, factory automation, energy and utility monitoring, and asset tracking, where long-range backhaul between Gateworks embedded gateways and field sensors is required.
A key design consideration is antenna selection: proper sub-GHz antenna placement directly determines achievable link budget, so plan mounting and cable loss early in the design.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, datasheet extracts, and practical integration notes for the GW16159 in one place - information that would otherwise require consulting Gateworks, Silex, and Morse Micro documentation separately.
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| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
| Frequency Band | 900 MHz license-exempt band (926.5 MHz) |
| Maximum Data Rate | 32 Mbps |
| Radio Module | Silex SX-SDMAH |
| System-on-Chip | Morse Micro MM6108 |
| Host Interface | SDIO (M.2 card) |
| Form Factor | M.2 expansion card |
| Applications | Industrial IoT, smart transportation, factory automation, energy, asset tracking |
| Compatible Hosts | Gateworks VeniceFLEX single board computers |
| Related Dev Kit | GW11056-1 (with GW8201-S21) |
Interfaces e Conectores do GW16159
GW16159 expõe as seguintes interfaces e conectores conforme publicado pelo fabricante: Sem fios. A pinagem do header de expansão, a numeração dos pinos do conector e os limites elétricos estão definidos na documentação do fabricante.
| Sem fios | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
Consulte a documentação do fabricante para a pinagem completa do conector de expansão e a numeração dos pinos do conector.
Aplicações típicas
GW16159 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial IoT (IIoT) Infrastructure, Asset Tracking and Logistics, Smart Transportation, Factory Automation, Energy and Utility Monitoring, Long-Range IoT Backhaul with Gateworks VeniceFLEX.
Industrial IoT (IIoT) Infrastructure
The GW16159 is purpose-built for Industrial IoT connectivity, where sensors, controllers, and gateways are dispersed across large factories, yards, and plants. Its 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow radio operating in the 900 MHz license-exempt band penetrates metal structures, walls, and machinery far better than 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, so a single GW16159-equipped gateway can reach devices that would require multiple conventional Wi-Fi access points. With up to 32 Mbps data rate, there is ample bandwidth for telemetry, SCADA-style polling, and firmware over-the-air updates to field nodes. The card plugs into the M.2 socket of Gateworks VeniceFLEX rugged SBCs, delivering an IP-based industrial network without custom RF design. Because 802.11ah retains standard Wi-Fi security and networking semantics, existing IT tooling applies. The main trade-off is throughput versus range: sub-GHz links favor reliability and distance over raw speed, which matches IIoT traffic profiles well.
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Asset Tracking and Logistics
For asset tracking across warehouses, ports, campuses, and transportation fleets, the GW16159 provides long-range backhaul at low power. The 900 MHz band gives kilometer-scale links and strong penetration through containers, racking, and vehicle bodies, where higher-frequency radios fade quickly. The Morse Micro MM6108 SoC inside the Silex SX-SDMAH module is optimized for low power consumption, supporting battery- or solar-powered tracking infrastructure that must run unattended for long periods. Integration is simple: the card slots into an M.2 socket on Gateworks VeniceFLEX single-board computers, which run Linux and standard IP stacks, so tracking software can communicate over ordinary TCP/IP rather than a proprietary LPWAN protocol. At up to 32 Mbps, the link also handles location updates and sensor payloads comfortably. Engineers should invest in antenna placement early, since link budget in the sub-GHz band determines the effective coverage area.
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Smart Transportation
Smart transportation systems - roadside units, transit depots, rail yards, and fleet yards - need reliable wireless links across large, obstruction-rich environments, and the GW16159 addresses exactly this. Operating at 926.5 MHz in the license-exempt 900 MHz band, its 802.11ah signal penetrates vehicle bodies, foliage, and infrastructure that would block 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, enabling consistent connectivity between roadside Gateworks gateways and mobile or fixed nodes. The up to 32 Mbps data rate supports vehicle telemetry, passenger information systems, and surveillance status updates. The M.2 card format suits rugged VeniceFLEX single-board computers commonly used in transportation enclosures, and the GW11056-1 development kit allows field trials of actual link performance before fleet-wide rollout. Because Wi-Fi HaLow uses standard IP networking and Wi-Fi security, integration with existing transportation IT and camera/telematics backends is straightforward compared with proprietary sub-GHz protocols.
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Factory Automation
In factory automation, the GW16159 connects machines, AGVs, and sensor clusters to plant backbone networks over Wi-Fi HaLow. The 900 MHz license-exempt band penetrates steel racking, concrete walls, and machinery far better than conventional Wi-Fi bands, reducing the number of access points needed across a plant floor and cutting cabling cost. The MM6108-based radio provides up to 32 Mbps - sufficient for deterministic-ish telemetry, HMI traffic, condition-monitoring data, and OTA firmware distribution, though not for high-bandwidth machine vision. Mounting the card in a Gateworks VeniceFLEX SBC yields an industrial edge node with standard Linux networking, VLANs, and WPA security, so OT integration teams can reuse their existing toolchain. A practical design note: verify regional 900 MHz channel regulations and plan antenna placement to avoid metal-shadowed zones, since sub-GHz propagation, while robust, still suffers from direct RF blocking by large grounded metal enclosures.
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Energy and Utility Monitoring
Energy and utility monitoring deployments - solar farms, substations, water networks, and smart grid endpoints - span wide geographic areas where wired backhaul is expensive. The GW16159 provides long-range Wi-Fi HaLow links in the 900 MHz license-exempt band, so a gateway card can aggregate data from inverters, meters, and environmental sensors distributed across the site without licensed spectrum or cellular data fees. Sub-GHz propagation tolerates foliage and weather that degrade higher-frequency links, important for outdoor year-round operation. With up to 32 Mbps throughput there is headroom for high-frequency polling plus firmware updates to field devices. The card's M.2 form factor integrates directly into Gateworks VeniceFLEX industrial SBCs commonly deployed in NEMA-rated enclosures, and the GW11056-1 kit enables realistic range testing across a sample site before final link planning. Standard Wi-Fi security (WPA) and IP semantics simplify compliance with utility-sector cybersecurity requirements.
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Long-Range IoT Backhaul with Gateworks VeniceFLEX
The GW16159 was engineered specifically to add long-range wireless to Gateworks VeniceFLEX rugged and industrial single-board computers, per Gateworks and Military Aerospace announcements. In this primary use case, the card's M.2 interface and SDIO bus give the VeniceFLEX host a Wi-Fi HaLow radio (Silex SX-SDMAH with Morse Micro MM6108 SoC) serving as a sub-GHz hotspot or client backhaul for remote IoT clusters. The 900 MHz license-exempt band delivers substantially better building, wall, and foliage penetration than 2.4/5 GHz radios, letting one gateway serve devices spread over large industrial sites. With 32 Mbps peak throughput, the link comfortably carries aggregated sensor traffic and management channels. Development starts with the GW11056-1 kit, which pairs the GW16159 with GW8201-S21 hardware and an ARM Cortex host for end-to-end validation. The design trade-off to document is RF power versus antenna gain settings to stay within regional 900 MHz regulatory limits.
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| Parâmetro | Este produto |
|---|---|
| Package / Form Factor | M.2 expansion card |
| Brand | Gateworks |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
| Frequency Band | 900 MHz license-exempt (926.5 MHz) |
| Maximum Data Rate | 32 Mbps |
| Radio Module | Silex SX-SDMAH |
| SoC | Morse Micro MM6108 |
| Host Interface | SDIO (M.2) |
Principais diferenciais
- Turn-key M.2 integration of Wi-Fi HaLow (vs Embedded Silex SX-SDMAH module (solder-down))
- Sub-GHz penetration versus conventional Wi-Fi (vs Typical 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi M.2 cards)
- Modern 802.11ah silicon with ecosystem support (vs Legacy/proprietary sub-GHz radios)
Notas de projeto
Antenna selection and placement dominate the achievable link budget on the GW16159. Because the radio operates in the 900 MHz license-exempt band, use a proper sub-GHz antenna tuned near 926.5 MHz - a 2.4 GHz antenna will perform poorly even if the connector fits. During site surveys, use the GW11056-1 development kit to measure real-world RSSI and throughput across the deployment area before fixing gateway locations. Account for cable loss, as every dB lost in coaxial runs at sub-GHz frequencies still erodes margin against the maximum 32 Mbps air rate.
Verify regional regulatory channel plans for the 900 MHz license-exempt band before deployment. The card operates around 926.5 MHz, but permitted channels, duty cycles, and maximum EIRP differ by region (e.g., North America versus other markets). Configure the MM6108-based radio through the host driver with the correct regulatory domain, since an out-of-regulation channel plan can fail certification or cause interference complaints. Consult the Gateworks datasheet (11001255-00) and local regulations rather than copying channel settings between sites in different countries.
Mechanically, confirm that the host M.2 socket key and card length match the GW16159 form factor and that antenna connectors have clearance for coaxial pigtails inside the enclosure. The card targets Gateworks VeniceFLEX single-board computers; on third-party hosts, verify that the M.2 slot provides the SDIO interface signals the card requires - some M.2 sockets expose only PCIe/USB, which will not bring up the radio. Keep the card away from high-EMI sources (switching regulators, motors) and ground the enclosure near the antenna feed to reduce conducted noise on the 900 MHz front end.
Informações de conformidade
Compliance data was not present in the provided web data. Verify RoHS/REACH and radio regulatory certifications (e.g., FCC/CE for the 900 MHz band) via the Gateworks product page or datasheet before procurement.
