Wi-Fi HaLow Setup Guide

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This topic describes the various features and configuration methods of Heltec’s Wi-Fi HaLow.

Overview

The common operating modes of Wi-Fi HaLow are shown in the figure below:

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If you’re not sure which operating mode to choose, please read the following introduction. If you’ve already decided on a mode, you can skip directly to the Setup Guide.

AP-STA Mode

The AP-STA mode is one of the most common Wi-Fi operating modes, involving two roles: AP (Access Point) and STA (Station).

  • AP Mode: The device functions as a Wi-Fi access point, providing wireless network services and allowing other devices to connect.

  • STA Mode: The device acts as a client connecting to the AP to gain network access.

  • Application Scenarios: This mode is suitable for scenarios where Wi-Fi HaLow devices need to directly connect to an access point or establish point-to-point communication with other devices.

Gateway(AP) Mode

Gateway mode is used to connect a Wi-Fi HaLow network to external networks, such as the internet or a local area network (LAN). The gateway device in this mode acts as a bridge, enabling Wi-Fi HaLow devices to communicate with the main network.

  • Working Principle: The gateway device forwards data between the Wi-Fi HaLow network and other networks, ensuring that local devices can interact with external networks.

  • Application Scenarios: This mode is ideal for IoT devices that need to connect their Wi-Fi HaLow network to the internet, LAN, or cloud platforms, commonly used in smart homes, industrial automation, agricultural monitoring, and more.

Station(STA) mode

In Station mode, Wi-Fi HaLow devices act as clients, connecting to other Wi-Fi HaLow access points (AP).

  • Working Principle: Devices in this mode connect to a Wi-Fi HaLow network and exchange data via the access point.

  • Application Scenarios: This mode is suitable for applications where devices need to connect to a Wi-Fi HaLow network as clients, such as smart sensors and remote monitoring devices.

Mesh Mode

Mesh mode is used to create a self-organizing and self-healing network structure among multiple devices. Wi-Fi HaLow supports Mesh mode, allowing devices to relay signals from other devices to extend the network range.

Mesh_Gate - Mesh_Point Mode: - Mesh_Gate: Acts as the gateway, bridging the entire mesh network to external networks (e.g., the internet). - Mesh_Point: These are the nodes within the mesh network that work together to relay data and ensure network coverage is expanded. - Application Scenarios: This mode is suitable for large-scale coverage, high-reliability, and low-latency IoT applications, such as smart cities, smart agriculture, and smart parking.

Setup Guide

For the setup methods and details of various modes, please click the following link to view them: