Technical Column - What is the new Wi-Fi standard IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) suitable for long distances?

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In this technical column, we will introduce the key points of the seminar titled "Smartization of Social Infrastructure (such as factories and buildings) Advancing: Wireless LAN Technology Capable of Transmitting Video Data Up to 1km - Utilizing IoT-Oriented Wide Area Wireless LAN 'IEEE802.11ah' to Connect Cameras and Sensors Over a Wide Area," which was held by our company on February 22, 2024. [Table of Contents] ● What is IEEE802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow), a new Wi-Fi standard optimized for IoT and suitable for long distances? ● Comparison and features against conventional Wi-Fi and LPWA (long distance, high speed, using the same IP frame as Wi-Fi) ● Introduction of the "IEEE802.11ah Compatible Wireless LAN Converter," which allows for easy connection and long-distance wireless LAN capabilities similar to Wi-Fi ● Use cases of IEEE802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow), such as outdoor Wi-Fi utilization
