Gateworks Released Long-Range Wi-Fi HaLow Module
The new GW16170 module utilizes sub-GHz signals to increase connectivity range for industrial and IoT applications.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Gateworks Corporation has shipped the GW16170, a new Wi-Fi HaLow module designed to integrate into existing single board computers via an M.2 interface. The device leverages the sub-1GHz frequency spectrum to improve signal propagation over standard 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi.
Why it matters
By operating in the 900MHz band, the module reduces the total number of access points required to cover large facilities, lowering infrastructure complexity. This enables more efficient wireless deployments for expansive industrial environments.
The module delivers a maximum transmit power of +27.5 dBm within the 902-928 MHz license-exempt band. It supports WPA2-PSK and WPA3 security standards while providing a throughput of up to 43.3 Mbps.
The players
Gateworks Corporation
A San Luis Obispo-based manufacturer specializing in industrial-grade single board computers and wireless networking hardware.
Morse Micro
A semiconductor company focused on developing Wi-Fi HaLow silicon and modules designed for low-power, long-range IoT connectivity.
The details
The GW16170 utilizes the Morse Micro MM8108-M20-US module to enable long-range connectivity using the IEEE 802.11ah standard, known as Wi-Fi HaLow. It integrates as a drop-in component for single board computers equipped with an M.2 2230 E-Key socket and interfaces with standard Linux IP networking tools for configuration.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Gateworks Corporation announced the GW16170 module.
The Tech Race
This development follows the ongoing industry shift toward commercializing the IEEE 802.11ah standard for long-range, low-power IoT connectivity. It marks a push to move Wi-Fi technology into sub-GHz bands to compete with established low-power wide-area network protocols.
Network engineers and system integrators can now add sub-GHz wireless capabilities to existing hardware using the standard M.2 form factor. The module is currently FCC certified for use in North America.
The takeaway
The GW16170 highlights the increasing viability of the sub-GHz spectrum for scalable industrial networking. Developers should monitor the adoption rate of Wi-Fi HaLow modules in modular computing platforms as an alternative to existing 2.4GHz IoT mesh networks.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Rfglobalnet.
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