IEEE 802.11n-2009

u-blox releases versatile Wi-Fi 6 module for the mass market

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Thalwil, Switzerland – February 22, 2024 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced its new NORA-W4 module.

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  • Thalwil, Switzerland – February 22, 2024 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced its new NORA-W4 module.
  • NORA-W4 is a single-band tri-radio Wi-Fi 6 module built on the Espressif ESP32-C6 System-on-Chip.
  • Fully backward compatible with Wi-Fi 4, the module can also be used in cases where the Wi-Fi infrastructure has not been upgraded.
  • The u-blox NORA-W4 module supports Matter protocol, Thread, and Zigbee technologies that are designed for new applications in the smart home environment.

Quectel Unveils Four New High Performance Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Modules to Increase Developer Options and Help Accelerate Digital Transformation

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226444518/en/
    Quectel unveils four new high performance Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules to increase developer options and help accelerate digital transformation (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Adding the Quectel FCU741R, FCS950R and HCM010S to our portfolio enables developers and designers to select the module that best suits the needs of their use case,” said Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions.
  • Quectel has also launched the Quectel HCM010S , high-performance MCU Bluetooth module which boasts an ARM Cortex M33 processor and supports both Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Bluetooth Mesh technologies.
  • Quectel provides a comprehensive range of embedded and external antennas, offering end-to-end support from design to certification and post-deployment.
  • Quectel’s integrated approach with antennas, modules, and certifications significantly reduces cost and accelerates time-to-market, streamlining the journey from concept to mass market.

GigaDevice Launches Brand New Wi-Fi 6 MCU Series - GD32VW553

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

The GD32VW553 series MCU supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE 5.2 wireless connectivity.

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  • The GD32VW553 series MCU supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE 5.2 wireless connectivity.
  • GigaDevice provides the new GD32VW553 series MCU with a range of free development tools , including GD32 IDE, GD-LINK debugging and download tool, and GD32 All-In-One Programmer.
  • IAR from Sweden will also provide comprehensive support for the new GD32VW553 series MCU, including development and compilation tools as well as tracking and debugging tools.
  • The GD32VW553 series MCU has achieved official Wi-Fi 6 certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA), Bluetooth certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG), and RF FCC/CE compliance certification.

Quectel Launches Wi-Fi HaLow Module to Address Extensive Indoor and Outdoor IoT Applications

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of its FGH100M Wi-Fi HaLow module, providing long range data transmission, low power consumption, less complexity as well as improved penetration through walls and other obstructions for a wide range of IoT applications.

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  • Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of its FGH100M Wi-Fi HaLow module, providing long range data transmission, low power consumption, less complexity as well as improved penetration through walls and other obstructions for a wide range of IoT applications.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230315005141/en/
    Quectel launches Wi-Fi HaLow module to address extensive indoor and outdoor IoT applications (Photo: Business Wire)
    Adopting IEEE 802.11ah wireless networking protocol, also known as Wi-Fi HaLow, operating in the license-exempt Sub-1 GHz range, the FGH100M module meets the unique requirements of the Internet of Things (IoT) with its Sub-1 GHz signal coverage, allowing users to control IoT devices in one kilometer radius.
  • “Integrating the game-changing Wi-Fi HaLow technology, our FGH100M module will deliver long range and robust Wi-Fi connections without having to sacrifice simplicity and efficiency,” commented Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions.
  • To learn more about Quectel’s FGH100M, please visit Quectel at Embedded World 2023 , Hall 3, Booth 318.

Extended Wi-Fi Family - Technologies and Economics Technologies, Applications and Markets 2023

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Monday, March 6, 2023

DUBLIN, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Extended Wi-Fi Family - Technologies and Economics Technologies, Applications and Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Extended Wi-Fi Family - Technologies and Economics Technologies, Applications and Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Originating in the 20th century, this WLAN family belongs to a very small group of communications technologies that are not obsolete with time.
  • The report's goal is to analyze recently introduced or still in the development advanced Wi-Fi technologies, their applications, and the marketplace.
  • The report was developed for technical and managerial personnel working on Wi-Fi-related projects to give them better-understanding the specifics of this family of technologies and markets.

Quectel Announces Extended Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E Module Portfolio to Address Smart Home and Commercial Applications

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces its expanded Wi-Fi module portfolio with the launch of the FC6xE series of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules, based on Qualcomms QCA206x Wi-Fi 6E chip.

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  • Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces its expanded Wi-Fi module portfolio with the launch of the FC6xE series of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules, based on Qualcomms QCA206x Wi-Fi 6E chip.
  • Designed to deliver faster, more secure, and more robust Wi-Fi experiences than ever before, the FC6xE also features Bluetooth audio functionality.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221113005138/en/
    Quectel announces extended Wi-Fi 6/6E module portfolio to address home and commercial environments (Photo: Business Wire)
    Supporting 2 2 MIMO and DBS, the FC6xE family provides a maximum data rate up to 3000 Mbps.
  • The modules join an already extensive range of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules delivering functionality across Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, and Wi-Fi 6E.

New Wi-Fi 6E Box Launched by Swisscom is powered by SoftAtHome

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Monday, September 26, 2022

PARIS, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftAtHome, an independent software company for broadband, video, and analytics, is proud to have played an active part in Swisscom's new WLAN-Box 3, based on Wi-Fi 6E. With this new triband Mesh repeater and WLAN access point, Swisscom provides the best Wi-Fi experience of the moment.

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  • With this new triband Mesh repeater and WLAN access point, Swisscom provides the best Wi-Fi experience of the moment.
  • Wi-Fi 6E is taking advantage of the new 6 GHz frequency.
  • This new box can connect all types of devices: new Wi-Fi 6E compatible devices and the current and oldest generation supporting Wi-Fi 4, 5, or 6.
  • SoftAtHome's hybrid products uniquely leverage the best from Cloud-based software components and software embedded in multiple mobile and fixed devices.

New Wi-Fi 6E Box Launched by Swisscom is powered by SoftAtHome

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Monday, September 26, 2022

PARIS, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftAtHome, an independent software company for broadband, video, and analytics, is proud to have played an active part in Swisscom's new WLAN-Box 3, based on Wi-Fi 6E. With this new triband Mesh repeater and WLAN access point, Swisscom provides the best Wi-Fi experience of the moment.

Key Points: 
  • With this new triband Mesh repeater and WLAN access point, Swisscom provides the best Wi-Fi experience of the moment.
  • Wi-Fi 6E is taking advantage of the new 6 GHz frequency.
  • This new box can connect all types of devices: new Wi-Fi 6E compatible devices and the current and oldest generation supporting Wi-Fi 4, 5, or 6.
  • SoftAtHome's hybrid products uniquely leverage the best from Cloud-based software components and software embedded in multiple mobile and fixed devices.

Wi-Fi® delivers strong IoT advantage

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Wi-Fi Alliance outlines eight Wi-Fi competencies that should be considered when selecting an IoT technology:

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  • Wi-Fi Alliance outlines eight Wi-Fi competencies that should be considered when selecting an IoT technology:
    Standards-based, interoperable technology: The promise of IoT is founded on a wide range of device manufacturers.
  • Wi-Fi provides a common platform to deliver a growing range of IoT applications that vary in performance, power, and latency requirements.
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED delivers confidence that billions of devices will interoperate and provide a quality user experience regardless of product brand.
  • Pervasive connectivity: IoT systems are often controlled through mobile devices, and Wi-Fi allows seamless control of smartphones, tablets, and 18 billion Wi-Fi devices already in use today to help unlock the full potential of the IoT.

Latest Report from 1.7B Connected Devices Reveals a Surge in Connected Cars, Smartwatches, and Energy Management Devices

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The data, collected from April 2021 through March 2022, reveal Internet-connected device usage patterns and trends from 1.7 billion connected devices.

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  • The data, collected from April 2021 through March 2022, reveal Internet-connected device usage patterns and trends from 1.7 billion connected devices.
  • Smartphones are the most common connected devices, reaching 41% of all connected devices compared to 38% the previous year, followed by computers and tablets at 17.5% and 9% respectively.
  • As energy management is becoming a concern, the popularity of energy management devices continues to grow by 10% annually.
  • The report also shows the increasing complexity and range of the Wi-Fi technology of our connected devices within the home.