HaLow-R

The ALFA Network HaLow-R is an indoor IoT router and extender that combines WiFi HaLow based on IEEE 802.11ah with conventional WiFi 4 connectivity on 2.4 GHz. The HaLow radio operates in license-exempt sub-1 GHz bands at 868 or 915 MHz, supporting channel widths of 1, 2, 4, or 8 MHz and data rates from 150 kbps to 15 Mbps. This connection is intended for long-range, ultra-low-power WiFi networking, giving the device a dedicated wireless path for connected equipment that uses the HaLow standard. A separate SMA connector and detachable 3 dBi dipole antenna are provided for this radio within the same indoor installation.

Alongside HaLow, the router supports IEEE 802.11n WiFi 4 with 20 or 40 MHz channels and a data rate of up to 300 Mbps. This interface uses two RP-SMA connectors with two detachable 5 dBi dipole antennas, forming the 2.4 GHz side of the device. The WiFi 4 connection can share Internet access with common client devices such as laptops and smartphones, while the HaLow interface serves the lower-frequency network. By combining both wireless standards in one indoor unit, HaLow-R can connect sub-1 GHz devices and standard 2.4 GHz clients through a single router or extender platform instead of requiring separate hardware for each wireless environment.