The wireless world is entering a new phase: IoT 2.0, where connected devices aren’t just online, they’re intelligent, autonomous and expected to act in real time. But as demand grows for edge AI, responsive automation, and outdoor scalability, legacy protocols are falling short.
This session explores Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) - a long-range, low-power standard engineered to meet the moment. Unlike LoRaWAN or other proprietary LPWAN protocols, Wi-Fi HaLow is based on globally recognized Wi-Fi architecture, enabling high-bandwidth, low-latency communication with native IP support and scalability.
We’ll examine how Wi-Fi HaLow is unlocking a new generation of IoT use cases, where cameras, sensors, and controllers can operate up to 1km on battery power, even in dense or interference-prone environments. Through real-world case studies in smart agriculture, warehouse automation, and residential IoT, we’ll show how Wi-Fi HaLow enables resilient, real-time networks where traditional short-range Wi-Fi and ultra-low-bandwidth LPWANs cannot.
Key takeaways:
Why long-range, high-bandwidth wireless is critical for the next wave of edge intelligence
The architectural and protocol-level differences between Wi-Fi HaLow and alternatives
Deployment insights from field environments - from kangaroo watching to rat-packs - with diverse device types and data loads
As edge devices get smarter, networks must too. Wi-Fi HaLow is the foundation for that transformation - and this session shows how.