What are Short Range IEEE 802.15.4 Networks?

Short Range IEEE 802.15.4 Networks are wireless communication standards optimized for low-rate wireless personal area networks (LR-WPANs). They focus on delivering reliable, low-power, and cost-effective connections between devices over limited distances. Unlike traditional Wi-Fi or cellular systems, IEEE 802.15.4 emphasizes energy efficiency, scalability, and interoperability, making it an excellent choice for sensor networks, industrial IoT, and embedded systems.

When combined with RFID, these networks extend tracking capabilities by linking passive or active RFID tags with sensor-based communication, giving organizations real-time data and analytics. Alongside Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), IEEE 802.15.4 supports hybrid architectures that enhance flexibility and connectivity across a wide variety of IoT and M2M deployments.

At GAO RFID Inc., we specialize in tailoring IEEE 802.15.4-based solutions to meet diverse operational requirements. With our heavy investment in R&D and a rigorous quality process, we deliver systems that enable seamless device-to-device interaction, improve energy efficiency, and enhance network security. Our customers, including universities, Fortune 500 firms, and government agencies across the U.S. and Canada, benefit from our ability to design and implement solutions that are both standards-compliant and future-ready.

GAO RFID Inc., headquartered in New York City and Toronto, Canada, is recognized among the top 10 leading global suppliers of RFID and BLE solutions. Our company has built a strong reputation through continued investment in R & D, rigorous quality assurance processes, and unmatched expert support delivered both onsite and remotely. We serve customers across the U.S. and Canada, including Fortune 500 companies, universities, leading R & D firms, and government agencies.

International Standards for Short Range IEEE 802.15.4 Networks

To ensure compliance and interoperability, GAO RFID aligns its IEEE 802.15.4–based systems with key international standards:

IEEE 802.15.4-2020 Standard for Low-Rate Wireless Networks

ISO/IEC 24730-2:2012 Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) — 2.4 GHz air interface

ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07) – Wideband transmission systems in the 2.4 GHz ISM band

ITU-R Recommendation M.1450 – Characteristics of low-power wide-area and short-range wireless communications systems.

U.S. and Canadian Regulations

Our short-range wireless solutions are designed to comply with the following regulatory requirements:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 – Radio Frequency Devices

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) – Radio Standards Specification RSS-247
ISED RSS-Gen – General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus

Applications of Short-Range IEEE 802.15.4 Networks

GAO RFID leverages IEEE 802.15.4 technologies in a broad range of real-world applications, including:

• Industrial automation and predictive maintenance
• Smart buildings and intelligent lighting control
• Wireless sensor networks for environmental monitoring
• Energy management and smart grid systems
• Healthcare asset tracking and patient monitoring
• Security and access control networks
• Supply chain and logistics visibility
• Research and development projects in universities and labs

GAO Case Studies

United States

• Chicago, Illinois, U.S. – Deployment of a secure wireless sensor network for monitoring industrial equipment in a large manufacturing facility.
• Austin, Texas, U.S. – Implementation of asset tracking in a research-intensive environment to streamline equipment utilization.
• Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. – Integration of wireless monitoring systems for healthcare to improve safety and compliance in a hospital setting.
• Seattle, Washington, U.S. – Installation of a real-time location system for logistics operations, enhancing efficiency in warehousing.
• Detroit, Michigan, U.S. – Deployment of predictive maintenance solutions in an automotive assembly plant to reduce downtime.
• Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. – Deployment of wireless networks in an academic research institution to support cutting-edge experiments.
• Denver, Colorado, U.S. – Integration of environmental monitoring systems for compliance in a large-scale energy project.
• San Jose, California, U.S. – Deployment of secure sensor-based access control across a government facility.

Canada

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Implementation of an advanced wireless monitoring system in a university laboratory for R & D efficiency.