Gateworks and Morse Micro Join Forces to Bring Wi-Fi HaLow to Industrial IoT
San Luis Obispo, CA – June 23, 2025
Morse Micro, the world’s leading provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips and Gateworks Corporation, a leading supplier of industrial single board computers (SBCs), have partnered to bring Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) connectivity to the toughest industrial environments. Together with Silex Technology, they are launching a high-performance ecosystem that makes secure, low-power, and long-range Wi-Fi a reality in smart factories, transportation systems and energy infrastructure.
Wi-Fi HaLow: The New Backbone of Industrial IoT
Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) serves as a standards-based alternative to LPWAN technologies like LoRa or proprietary mesh systems. It combines exceptional range and power efficiency with the bandwidth, IP-native compatibility and scalability required for today’s industrial networks.
Key Features:
- Over 1km range: ideal for large sprawling facilities and remote infrastructure
- Ultra-low power consumption: perfect for battery-powered sensors
- Scales: can connect to over 8,000 devices per access point
- Sub-GHz operation: penetrates walls, foliage, obstacles
- WPA3 security: ensures safe, enterprise-level communication for critical systems
- IP-native networking: integrates seamlessly into existing IT infrastructure
Wi-Fi That Goes Further: Highlights from the Wi-Fi HaLow Global Summit
The announcement follows the successful debut of the first Wi-Fi HaLow Global Summit, where key leaders from Morse Micro and Gateworks joined industry experts to discuss the future of 802.11ah.
Gateworks’ VP of Sales and Business Development, Kelly Peralta, shared how Wi-Fi HaLow’s unmatched range, scalability and low power draw are helping industrial operators eliminate dead zones, reduce cabling costs and modernize legacy systems with secure, IP-native wireless. From factory floors to rail yards to remote energy assets, HaLow is improving connectivity where traditional Wi-Fi can’t reach.
Introducing the GW16159 Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Card
At the heart of the collaboration is the GW16159, an industrial-grade M.2 Wi-Fi HaLow card designed and manufactured by Gateworks in the USA. This high-performance radio is powered by the Silex SX-SDMAH module, based on Morse Micro’s leading MM6108 SoC.
Ideal Applications:
- Smart Factories: Wireless sensors, automated mobile robotics, machine health monitoring
- Smart Transportation: Train safety systems, fleet management, predictive maintenance
- Smart Energy: Grid management, solar inverters, wireless EV charging, smart meters
Accelerate Development with the GW11056-1 Wi-Fi HaLow Dev Kit
Gateworks released the GW11056 Development Kit to accelerate time-to-market, a complete platform for Wi-Fi HaLow evaluation and prototyping. This kit provides a fast path to real-world testing in industrial automation, remote monitoring, sensor networks, mobile robotics, and more.
Kit Contents Include:
GW16159 Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Card
VeniceFLEX SBC featuring NXP Semiconductor’s i.MX 8M Plus CPU
Linux Ubuntu board support package
Antenna, JTAG programmer, adapter cables and power supply
Wi-Fi HaLow is Wi-Fi that actually goes the distance. It fills critical gaps in smart transportation, smart factories, and energy infrastructure, without sacrificing compatibility or reliability. With the GW16159, we’re opening the door to a whole new class of industrial applications.
Kelly Peralta, VP of Sales & Business Development, Gateworks Corporation
Our MM6108 SoC is purpose-built for long-range industrial-grade performance. Collaborating with Gateworks and Silex Technology creates a powerful ecosystem that simplifies Wi-Fi HaLow adoption. Together, we’re bringing connectivity where legacy Wi-Fi can’t go.
Michael De Nil, CEO, Morse Micro
Get Started with Wi-Fi HaLow
Visit the websites of Morse Micro and Gateworks Corporation to learn how you can revolutionize your industrial operations. The GW16159 Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 card and the GW11056 Development Kit are available now from Gateworks Corporation and authorized distributors.