Australian tech company Morse Micro has achieved a groundbreaking success in Wi-Fi technology. The company set a new world record in wireless range using the HaLow (802.11ah) standard. During tests conducted at Joshua Tree National Park, an incredible range was achieved. Here are the details:
New Wi-Fi Range Record: A Staggering 15.9 km!
In tests conducted by the company at Joshua Tree National Park, a connection was established at an astonishing distance of 15.9 kilometers (9.9 miles). This record is nearly five times the previous record of 2.9 kilometers set by Morse Micro in San Francisco earlier this year.
In the new test conducted by the company, a speed of 2 Megabits per second was achieved at a distance of 15.9 kilometers in the rural environment of Joshua Tree. This result aligns with the theoretical maximum range of HaLow technology. In the San Francisco test, speeds of 11 Megabits per second at 500 meters and 1 Megabit per second at 2.9 kilometers were recorded.
HaLow technology holds significant potential, especially in rural areas and outdoor applications such as farming. It offers affordable internet access over large areas, compared to expensive and limited cellular data coverage.
IT and technology experts note that HaLow may have more limited benefits in urban centers due to cellular signals and existing Wi-Fi points that can negatively affect connectivity. However, a Wi-Fi coverage area of about 3.5 kilometers, compared to a standard router’s range, is still quite impressive.
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