# Pi 4B (or 5) with ALFA Networks HaLow HAT

**URL:** <https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pi-4b-or-5-with-alfa-networks-halow-hat/19249>\
**Category:** Product Questions\
**Created:** [19 February 2024 02:58 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pi-4b-or-5-with-alfa-networks-halow-hat/19249 "2024-02-19T02:58:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![JAMES197891](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@JAMES197891](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/JAMES197891)\
**Post date:** [19 February 2024 02:58 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pi-4b-or-5-with-alfa-networks-halow-hat/19249/1 "2024-02-19T02:58:08Z")

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Hi,

I was wondering if anyone at Core Electronics has given the HaLow HAT a go? I struggled to get the HaLow HAT to work with any version of O/S other than the pre-defined image on gitHub. I tried to install manually even with Buster / Bullseye and Bookworm but neither of these seem to work. I resorted to the image on Git, however my issue with that is it was created almost 2 years ago and therefore could have security holes (not to mention I am unable to validate what build level its at). I tried to find a contact point for Alfa Networks but haven’t been able too. Thoughts?

Best regards,

James.

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**Author:** ![Michael](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/michael/32/3545_2.png) [@Michael](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Michael)\
**Post date:** [20 February 2024 06:11 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pi-4b-or-5-with-alfa-networks-halow-hat/19249/2 "2024-02-20T06:11:30Z")

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Nobody here has got their hands on this device before - but it looks very interesting!  
This might be one for the manufacturer to weigh in on I’m afraid. it might be best to get in touch with Alfa

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**Author:** ![JAMES197891](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@JAMES197891](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/JAMES197891)\
**Post date:** [12 March 2024 05:59 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pi-4b-or-5-with-alfa-networks-halow-hat/19249/3 "2024-03-12T05:59:20Z")

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Hi Michael, sorry for the delay in coming back to you. I did reach out to Alfa Networks who suggested they may look into it in the future (however I didn’t sense any immediate urgency from them).

That said - I have at least used their pre-supplied OS and have a couple of the Alfa Networks HaLow WiFi hats working. I created some UDP code and can push IoT or image data from unit A to unit B. I’m about to do a range test to see if I can get a kilometre of range (fingers crossed). I’ll let you know how I go. 🙂

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**Author:** ![Samuel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/samuel/32/11763_2.png) [@Samuel](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Samuel)\
**Post date:** [13 March 2024 02:13 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pi-4b-or-5-with-alfa-networks-halow-hat/19249/4 "2024-03-13T02:13:51Z")

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Hi James,

Sounds Awesome! I’m glad you at least got something out of Alfa Networks. Definitely keep us updated on this project I’m excited to see how it goes.

Regards, Sam