Wi-Fi HaLow Radio Technology 3
Table of Contents
What is Wi-Fi HaLow? 4
Comparison of Wi-Fi HaLow, Standard Wi-Fi, and Long Range Radio 5
Wi-Fi HaLow compared to Standard Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi HaLow vs. Long Range Radio (LRR) 6
Single-Link Communication Solution for Trimble SX12 & EM130 7
Factors that Impact Video Quality, Data Transfer, and Range 7
Effect of Localized Sources of Radio Interference 7
Effect of Environmental Elements: Line of Sight 8
Line of Sight: Body-Blocking Effect 8
Line of Sight: Effect of the Survey Rod (Range Pole) 9
Effect of Environmental Elements: Multipath 9
Effect of Environmental Elements: Fresnel Zone 10
Effect of Antenna Angle 11
Effect of Range on Throughput 12
Video Zoom Level 12
Movement within a Video 13
Effect of High Bandwidth vs Low Bandwidth Channels 13
Best Practices for Wi-Fi HaLow Radio Links 15
Best Practices: Ensure Radio is set to a High-bandwidth channel 15
Best Practices: Auto-Select Channel Tool 16
Troubleshooting Tips 16
1. Check the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) 16
2. Look for possible source of interference or environmental effects 17
3. Change Channels 17
4. Reduce the zoom level or Turn off Video 17
5. Switch to Standard Wi-Fi 17
Glossary of Terms 19
