Wi-Fi Alliance® introduced a new Wi-Fi technology for Internet of Things (IoT) concept, which is another step towards standardization of IoT. This issue was discussed on a priority basis at 2015 Internet of Things World Forum held in Dubai.
17/2/2016 World newsWi-Fi Alliance® introduced a new Wi-Fi HaLow™ technology (IEEE 802.11ah) offering a longer range, wireless connection with low power consumption specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) concept, which, according to KAAR President Vladimir Turekhanov, is another step towards standardization of IoT. This issue was discussed on a priority basis at Internet of Things World Forum (2015 Internet of Things World Forum held in Dubai), where he participated.
Interest in the Internet of things encourages the manufacturers to focus on low-power wireless technology. Wi-Fi HaLow™ new technology (IEEE 802.11ah) of Wi-Fi Alliance® operates with frequency below one gigahertz, wherein Wi-Fi devices can connect within a longer range, lower power consumption. This provides new possibilities of wireless connections for «smart homes», «smart cars», digital healthcare as well as industrial, retail, agricultural and «smart city» environment.
Wi-Fi HaLow extends Wi-Fi into 900 MHz range, providing the capabilities necessary for such applications as sensors and mobile electronic devices. The range of new technology is nearly doubling the current Wi-Fi options. It also provides a more robust connection in conditions when radio waves have to penetrate the barriers. Wi-Fi HaLow is easy to install and to be integrated into the existing Wi-Fi architecture that already includes more than 6.8 billion devices. Like all Wi-Fi devices, Wi-Fi HaLow devices will support the IP-based connection by means of which these devices will be able to connect to clouds, which is important for Internet of Things (IoT). Another important benefit is Wi-Fi HaLow’s ability to connect thousands of devices to a single access point.
KAAR President Vladimir Turekhanov says: «At the Internet of Things World Forum held in last December in Dubai we achieved the understanding that the further growth and scaling of Internet of Things requires the adoption of appropriate standards that will ensure the interoperability of IoT devices».
Source: wi-fi.org, cisco.comAlso interesting
