Network bridge PLANET HLB-100-EU868 802.11ah HaLow, external antenna, wall-mount, blue, 94×70.3×26.2 mm

PLANET 802.11ah HaLow Wi-Fi network bridge (HLB-100-EU868) is a wall-mountable device with an external antenna designed for long-range, low-power IoT connectivity. The blue network bridge supports IEEE 802.11ah (HaLow) technology and provides versatile operation modes (AP, Station, Gateway) along with a 10/100 RJ45 port and RS485 serial interface, making it suitable for industrial and smart-city deployments that require extended wireless range and low energy consumption.

Advantages

The HaLow AP delivers ultra-long range (up to 1 km) with low power consumption and is built to operate in harsh environments. It supports WPA3 encryption for enhanced security and integrates with PLANET NMS-AIoT for centralized management of large IoT deployments. Hardware features such as external antenna, signal strength LEDs, and wall-mount design simplify installation while providing reliable, scalable connectivity for wide-area applications.

Suitable for

• Smart city sensor networks and street-level IoT deployments
• Industrial automation and monitoring in harsh environments
• Wide-area surveillance and remote telemetry
• Agricultural IoT requiring long-range, low-power links

Key specifications

• Wireless standard: IEEE 802.11ah (HaLow)
• Operation modes: AP, Station, Gateway
• Wireless range: up to 1 km
• Encryption: WPA3 personal
• Ports: 1 x 10/100 RJ45, 1 x RS485 serial
• Physical buttons: 1 pair button, 1 reset button
• Indicators: 3 signal strength LEDs; LEDs for Station, Power, LNK/ACT
• Routing: NAT, IP routing, Bridge; dynamic routing (RIPv1/v2); VLAN tagging (802.1Q)
• DHCP: DHCP client/server and DHCPv6 support
• Management: PLANET NMSViewerPro, CloudViewerPro, PLANET Smart Discovery, remote syslog
• Deployment: Wall-mount, external antenna
• Colour: Blue
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 94 x 70.3 x 26.2 mm

How to use

Mount the HaLow AP on a wall using suitable fixings and connect the RJ45 Ethernet port to your network. Power the unit and optionally connect RS485 devices where needed. Choose the required operation mode (AP, Station, or Gateway) via the device interface or management platform, configure WPA3 encryption and network parameters, and verify signal strength using the LED indicators. For large deployments, register and manage devices through the PLANET NMS-AIoT/NMSViewerPro or CloudViewerPro for centralized monitoring.

Usage recommendations

Place the device with clear line of sight toward target sensors when possible to maximize the HaLow range. Use NMS-AIoT for scalable management when deploying hundreds or thousands of endpoints, and enable WPA3 to maintain secure transmissions in public or enterprise environments.