New long-range Wi-Fi HaLow router hits the market for less than $100, up to 10-mile connectivity

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust TL;DR: Morse Micro has introduced the MM-HL1-EXT, a Wi-Fi HaLow router that promises to advance long-range, low-power communication. This device, part of the HaLowLink 1 series, uses the IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow standard to achieve connectivity ranges of up to 10 miles in rural areas and 1.86 miles in urban environments. The MM-HL1-EXT sets itself apart from conventional Wi-Fi routers by operating in the 900MHz band in the U.S. while also supporting 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). This dual-band capability allows the router to function as a standalone access point or an extender, improving connectivity in hard-to-reach areas. At the heart of the HaLowLink 1 is the MediaTek MT7621A dual-core CPU, complemented by 256MB of DRAM and 32MB of NAND flash storage. The radio module features Morse Micro's MM6108 chipset alongside AzureWave AW-HM593, delivering a transmission power of up to 23 dBm for s ... Read full article.