Honeywell 1-040061-01FRE Wi-Fi Connectivity Expansion Module
Overview
The Honeywell 1-040061-01FRE is an internal Wi-Fi expansion module designed to add wireless connectivity to compatible Honeywell Scanning & Mobility devices. If your deployment depends on real-time data transmission from handheld or fixed-mount scanners — and your existing hardware lacks built-in Wi-Fi — this module provides the upgrade path without replacing the host device. At 0.4 lb, it is designed as an internal expansion component, meaning installation is integrated rather than an external add-on that introduces cable management overhead.
Key Features
- Internal Form Factor: Because the 1-040061-01FRE installs as an internal expansion module rather than a plug-in dongle, you avoid the physical vulnerability and interference risks that come with external wireless adapters in warehouse or industrial scan environments.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: Adds wireless network access to host Honeywell scanning and mobility devices — enabling live inventory updates, scan-to-WMS data pushes, and network-connected workflows without tethering operators to a wired workstation.
- Manufactured in Malaysia: Produced at Honeywell's Malaysia manufacturing operations, consistent with their commercial-grade scanning accessory supply chain.
- Manufacturer Warranty: Covered by a Honeywell manufacturer warranty — confirm the specific duration against your purchase documentation at the time of order.
Integration & Compatibility
The 1-040061-01FRE (often searched as 1 040061 01FRE) is listed as compatible with Honeywell Scanning & Mobility product integration. Before ordering, confirm the specific host device compatibility with your Honeywell device documentation or pre-sales engineering support — internal expansion modules are host-specific and not universally interchangeable across the Honeywell scanning portfolio. Optional companion accessories associated with this module include part numbers 1-040085-900, 1-040248-02, and 1-040519-900, which may include installation hardware or complementary interface components.
If you are building or expanding a barcode-driven warehouse automation or inventory management system, pairing this Wi-Fi module with the correct host scanner allows wireless barcode scanners to operate across your facility's existing Wi-Fi infrastructure without additional hardware investment. For broader Honeywell scanning solutions, review the full Honeywell scanning and mobility catalog. Buyers evaluating wireless scan systems should also reference a mobile computer category comparison to determine whether an integrated wireless device versus a module upgrade better fits their deployment budget and lifecycle plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What host devices is the 1-040061-01FRE compatible with?
A: The 1-040061-01FRE is a Honeywell Scanning & Mobility Wi-Fi expansion module. Specific host device compatibility is not detailed in the available product evidence — confirm compatibility against your host device's documentation or contact pre-sales engineering before ordering.
Q: What Wi-Fi standard does the 1-040061-01FRE support (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)?
A: The specific 802.11 standard is not confirmed in the available evidence for this module. Honeywell's product documentation for the host device should specify the supported wireless protocols.
Q: Is the 1-040061-01FRE an internal or external module?
A: It is an internal expansion module — it installs inside the host device rather than connecting via an external port.
Q: What is included with the 1-040061-01FRE?
A: Available evidence confirms the module itself (quantity 1). Optional accessories 1-040085-900, 1-040248-02, and 1-040519-900 are associated but sold separately.
Q: Does the 1-040061-01FRE carry a manufacturer warranty?
A: Yes, the 1-040061-01FRE includes a Honeywell manufacturer warranty. The specific duration should be confirmed at the time of purchase against your order documentation.
The 1-040061-01FRE is a purpose-built internal Wi-Fi module from Honeywell's Scanning & Mobility line — and the key word there is internal. At 0.4 lb, this is not a clip-on adapter; it integrates directly into the host device, which matters in high-cycle scan environments where an exposed external module is a liability.
Technical Highlights:
- Internal Expansion Design: Integrates inside the host scanner housing, eliminating the physical failure points of external wireless adapters — important in environments with frequent device drops or vibration.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: Enables wireless network integration for host Honeywell scanning devices, supporting real-time data transmission to WMS, ERP, or inventory platforms without wired infrastructure at the point of scan.
- Honeywell Manufacturer Warranty: Covered under Honeywell's standard manufacturer warranty — factory-new, genuine Honeywell component with full supply chain traceability.
Deployment Considerations:
- Host device compatibility is critical — this module is not universal across the Honeywell scanning portfolio. Verify the specific host model against Honeywell's compatibility matrix before procurement to avoid a mis-ship situation.
- The 802.11 standard and frequency band are not confirmed in available evidence — if your facility runs a 5GHz-only Wi-Fi infrastructure, verify wireless band support before deploying at scale.
This module is best suited for operations upgrading an existing fleet of Honeywell scanning devices to wireless capability — particularly in distribution center or warehouse environments where swapping to entirely new hardware is cost-prohibitive but wireless real-time scanning is operationally required.
