The word smart is now almost everywhere. At this time, whether it is a phone or a watch, a TV or a home, everything has become smart. Not only this, but the city is also getting smart. Today we all need strong connectivity, so a limited range of Wi-Fi remains a big challenge. The good thing is that new Wi-Fi technology is coming soon. According to a report, new Wi-Fi technology is being developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which is called Wi-Fi HaLow. It is being claimed that it will get a range of 1 km.
The new Wi-Fi technology is being called Wi-Fi HaLow. This technology is being prepared to focus on the Internet of Things (IoT). Wi-Fi HaLow aims to enable use cases in industrial, agricultural, smart building and smart city environments.
The Wi-Fi Alliance claims that Wi-Fi HaLow takes a more comprehensive approach to wireless connectivity. For starters, it has a greater range – around 1KM – and claims to provide a more robust connection in challenging environments where the ability to penetrate walls or other obstacles is an important consideration. The technology will provide lower power, higher performance and more secure Wi-Fi for Internet of Things (IoT) enabled devices.
The existing Wi-Fi technology operates on the 2.4Ghz to 5Ghz spectrum in terms of bandwidth. Wi-Fi HaLow, on the other hand, is developed to operate on a spectrum less than 1Ghz, which means it will consume less power. In addition, the low frequency also allows Wi-Fi Helo to transmit data over long distances.
The data speed is expected to go down as the spectrum is also less. However, IoT devices and products don't really require ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds and can work just fine with fewer data.
As of now, there is no clear launch timeline for Wi-Fi HaLow. The Wi-Fi Alliance said earlier this year that it expects to start device certification in the fourth quarter of 2021, meaning the technology could be available for use next year.
