HELTEC AUTOMATION HT-H7608 Wi-Fi HaLow Router
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Description
Overview
HT-H7608 is an innovative WiFi HaLow gateway from Heltec Automation designed to meet the needs of long-distance/high-speed data transmission for IoT applications. The gateway uses WiFi HaLow(IEEE 802.11ah) technology that operates in the sub-1 GHz unlicensed band, which has stronger penetration and larger coverage compared with the traditional WiFi standard.
H7608 is equipped with powerful hardware, including advanced RF capabilities, a high-performance MCU, and flexible interfaces for seamless integration with existing networks. It can be easily configured and OTA upgraded through web UI, and supports the simultaneous connection of a large number of devices, making it a great solution for intelligent manufacturing, intelligent agriculture and smart city, etc.
Product Features
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet supported, WiFi HaLow and 2.4GHz dual-band design.
- Long-range transmission capability, the range can reach 1km and further within the visual distance.
- Supports access to a large number of devices, more than 4 times that of traditional Wi-Fi access points.
- High transmission speed, it maintains 150Kbps at the limit distance and 32Mbps at close distances.
- Flexible networking methods, including AP, STA, Mesh, etc.
- Easy setup and OTA upgrade via the Web UI.
- Light and stylish, wall-mounted, and simple to install.
- -20°C to 70°C maximum operating temperature range.
Application
Wi-Fi HaLow technology is suitable for most IoT scenarios, especially those that require high-speed transmission. Here are some common application scenarios. If you have any questions or customization requirements, please feel free to contact us.
- Remote camera monitoring
- Industrial automation control
- Asset management and tracking
- Old device Information upgrade
- Smart Home
- Smart City
- Wi-Fi/Ethernet/Wi-Fi_HaLow extension and bridging
- WiFi-HaLow Gateway
- Proximity sensors
- Rural internet access
- LAN construction
- Network blind spot coverage
Specifications
Generic Parameter
Table 2.1 General specification
| Parameters | Description | |
| Wi-Fi chip | MT7628NN | |
| Wi-Fi HaLow chip | MM6108IQ | |
| Wi-Fi HaLow | IEEE 802.11ah | |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n | |
| Flash | 32M | |
| RAM | 128M | |
| Power Supply | 5V DC | |
| Power Consumption | Table 2.3 | |
| Operating temperature | -20 ~ 70℃ | |
| Operating humidity | 10%～90%, no-condensing | |
|
Interface |
USB Type-C | Power/Ethernet |
| DC-031A | Power Supply | |
| RJ45 | Ethernet | |
| Dimensions | 109*66*30.50 mm | |
| Weight | 65g(excluding antenna） | |
Wi-Fi HaLow parameters
Table 2.2 Wi-Fi HaLow Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
| Chip | MM6108IQ |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11ah |
| Frequency | 902-928 MHz |
| Max. output power | 19±1dBm |
| Channel Bandwidth | 1/2/4/8 MHz(see table2.5) |
| Data Rate | 32.5 Mbps @ 8 MHz or 15 Mbps @ 4 MHz |
| Antenna connector | SMA |
Power consumption
Table 2.3 Power consumption
| Mode | Min | Typical | Max | Units | |
| Configuration | 295 | mA | |||
|
AP |
NONE | 296 | mA | ||
| Ethernet | 225 | mA | |||
| 2.4G Wi-Fi | 230 | mA | |||
| STA | 205 | mA | |||
| Mesh Point | 302 | mA | |||
| Mesh Gate | 264 | mA | |||
RF Specifications
Receiver sensitivities
Table 2.4.1 Receiver sensitivities
| Minimum Receive sensitivity (dBm) per BW | |||
| 1 MHz | 2 MHz | 4 MHz | 8 MHz |
| -105 | -103 | -101 | -97 |
| -102 | -100 | -97 | -93 |
| -99 | -97 | -95 | -91 |
| -96 | -94 | -91 | -88 |
| -93 | -90 | -88 | -85 |
| -89 | -87 | -84 | -80 |
| -88 | -85 | -83 | -79 |
| -87 | -84 | -81 | -77 |
| -107 | N/A | ||
Transmitter power
Table2.4.2 Transmitter power
| TX output power(1,2MHz BW) | Min(dBm) | Typical(dBm) | Max(dBm) |
| MCS 0 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| MCS 7 | 16 | 17 | 18.5 |
| TX output power(4MHz BW) | Min(dBm) | Typical(dBm) | Max(dBm) |
| MCS 0 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| MCS 7 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| TX output power(8MHz BW) | Min(dBm) | Typical(dBm) | Max(dBm) |
| MCS 0 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| MCS 7 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Channel&Bandwidth
Table2.5 Channel&Bandwidth
| Bandwidth(MHz) | Channel&Frequency(MHz) |
|
1 |
3(903.5), 5(904.5), 7(905.5), 9(906.5), 11(907.5), 13(908.5), 15(909.5),
17(910.5), 19(911.5), 21(912.5), 23(913.5), 25(914.5), 27(915.5), 29(916.5),
31(917.5), 33(918.5), 35(919.5), 37(920.5), 39(921.5), 41(922.5), 43(923.5),
45(924.5), 47(925.5), 49(926.5) |
|
2 |
6(905), 10(907), 14(909), 18(911), 22(913), 26(915), 30(917), 34(919),
38(921), 42(923), 46(925) |
| 4 | 8(906), 16(910), 24(914), 32(918), 40(922) |
| 8 | 12(908), 28(916), 44(924) |
RGB status indicator description
Table2.6 RGB Status Indicator Description
| Color | Status | Description |
| Red | Always on/Blinking | System booting |
|
Green |
Blinking |
Getting IP address （ AP/Mesh-gateway, @RJ45）
HaLow connecting(STA/Mesh-Point, @RJ45) |
|
Always on① |
Geted IP address（AP/Mesh-gateway , @ RJ45）
Halow connected(STA/Mesh-Point, @RJ45) |
|
|
Blue |
Blinking |
Getting IP address （ AP/Mesh-gateway , @USB）
HaLow connecting(STA/Mesh-Point, @USB) |
|
Always on② |
Geted IP address（AP/Mesh-gateway , @ USB）
Halow connected(STA/Mesh-Point, @USB) |
|
| Yellow | Light up and release | Enter Configuration mode |
| White | Light up and release | Factory reset |
| Yellow-Green | Alternate flicker | Configuration mode |
| Yellow–Blue | Alternate flicker | Configuration mode |
| Purple | Blinking | Button pressed |
Button description
When the button is successfully pressed, the device indicator will appear in purple light, and then the corresponding status indicator will appear.
Table 2.6 Button description
| Status | Description |
| Single press | Switch network connection mode. The switch is green when |
- In AP mode, after the network connection is successful. In STA mode, after obtaining the IP (regardless of whether the network is successfully connected).
- In AP mode, after the network connection is successful. In STA mode, after obtaining the IP (regardless of whether the network is successfully connected).
| connected to RJ45, blue when connected to USB | |
| Long press 3 seconds | Yellow light is on, the device enters configuration mode |
| Long press 10 seconds | White light is on, factory reset |
Get Started
Installation bracket
- Tighten the bracket with screws
- Insert gateway into bracket from top to bottom
Hardware Connection
Plug in the power adapter, at this time, the device’s RGB light is red.
Power adapter Specifications:5V/1A
Connect the Antenna.
The interface specification: SMA.
Setup guide
Please refer to the Heltec documentation.
Hardware Dimensions
Resource
- Documents Page: Heltec Products Operation Documentation
- Resource station: resource.heltec.cn
Heltec Contact Information
Heltec Automation Technology Co., Ltd, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Email: support@heltec.cn
Phone: +86-028-62374838
https://heltec.org
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party.
Responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. (Example- use only shielded interface cables when connecting to the computer or peripheral devices).
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
The equipment complies with the FCC Radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
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Documents / Resources
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