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Open HaLow Mesh Network System

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ARFHL Open Wi-Fi HaLow Mesh Network

- A standards-based, infrastructure-independent wireless backbone for secure transmission of messages - and moving imagery in contested or infrastructure-denied environments. Designed to interconnect - heterogeneous devices without vendor lock-in while maintaining cryptographic agility against - emerging post-quantum threats. + A standards-based, sub-GHz wireless mesh networking system designed to form a + secure, infrastructure-independent backbone for messages and moving imagery + in realistic field environments. Built on IEEE 802.11ah to enable long-range, + low-power connectivity without vendor lock-in.

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System Description

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Product Overview

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- The Open HaLow Mesh Network System is a modular, sub-GHz wireless networking platform built on - IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) and open IP networking standards. It provides long-range, low-power, - and obstacle-tolerant connectivity suitable for realistic field deployments where fixed - infrastructure is unavailable, degraded, or denied. -

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+ The ARFHL Open Wi-Fi HaLow Mesh Network is a modular networking system composed of + dual-band Wi-Fi HaLow gateways and portable nodes. It is designed to interconnect + a wide range of IP-based devices — sensors, cameras, handheld terminals, edge + computers — into a resilient mesh without reliance on proprietary waveforms or + closed radio ecosystems. +

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- Unlike proprietary tactical radios or vertically integrated ecosystems, the system is designed - explicitly as an open network backbone. Any compliant device—sensors, cameras, - edge compute nodes, command terminals, or legacy IP equipment—can be integrated using standard - Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or IP interfaces without dependence on a single vendor or waveform provider. -

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+ The system prioritizes operational reach, interoperability, and deployability + over peak throughput. It is suitable for environments where cellular, fiber, or + fixed infrastructure cannot be assumed. +

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Backbone Philosophy

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  • Open IEEE 802.11ah radio standard
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  • Native IP networking (IPv4 / IPv6)
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  • No vendor-locked waveform or controller
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  • Composable with third-party devices
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Supported Traffic

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  • Secure messaging and telemetry
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  • Moving images (video streams or buffered clips)
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  • Sensor and control traffic
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  • Store-and-forward under constrained links
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Radio Layer

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  • IEEE 802.11ah (sub-1 GHz) for long-range backhaul
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  • Optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for local device aggregation
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  • Adaptive modulation and coding per link conditions
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Network Layer

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  • IP-native architecture (IPv4 / IPv6)
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  • Self-forming, self-healing mesh topology
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  • Open routing protocols (802.11s, BATMAN-adv, or equivalent)
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Application Layer

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  • Secure messaging and telemetry
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  • Moving imagery (video streams or buffered clips)
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  • Store-and-forward operation under constrained links
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Topology

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  • Star and relay-based mesh
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  • Self-forming and self-healing
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  • Portable, fixed, and mixed deployments
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Operational Philosophy

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- The system is engineered for realistic deployment conditions, not laboratory - throughput benchmarks. Range, robustness, and interoperability are prioritized over peak data rates. - Moving imagery is supported through adaptive encoding, prioritization, and bandwidth-aware routing. -

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Typical Deployment Scenarios

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Forward / Remote Sites

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+ Establishes a local wireless backbone connecting sensors, cameras, + and command terminals where no backhaul exists or infrastructure + is degraded. +

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  • No centralized controller required; operation continues under partial network loss.
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  • Nodes may be fixed, vehicle-mounted, or carried by personnel.
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  • Network scales horizontally by adding nodes, not by replacing infrastructure.
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Mobile Teams and Assets

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+ Wearable or vehicle-mounted ARFHL-UM nodes extend the mesh dynamically, + maintaining message and image flow as teams move. +

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Off-grid

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Infrastructure-independent

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Interoperable

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Temporary Operations

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+ Rapid deployment for exercises, disaster response, or temporary + installations without permanent spectrum or infrastructure commitments. +

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Security Architecture

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ARFHL-AP Dual-Band Wi-Fi HaLow Mesh Gateway

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FeatureWi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah)
FrequencySub-1 GHz
Data Rate150 kbps – 86.7 Mbps (dependent on bandwidth, MCS, range)
Range>1 km (line-of-sight, environment dependent)
ModulationOFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Battery LifeYears (low-power IoT duty cycles)
SecurityWPA3™
OTA UpdatesSupported
SubscriptionNone required
TCP/IPSupported
TopologyStar / Relay Mesh
StandardOpen IEEE 802.11ah
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- Security is implemented as a layered, standards-based architecture rather than proprietary - obscurity. The system supports modern encryption today while maintaining - post-quantum cryptographic agility for future transition. -

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Security Model

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Current-Generation Security

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  • WPA3-based link encryption and mutual authentication
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  • Certificate-based device identity and access control
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  • Network segmentation and policy-based routing
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+ Security is based on open, auditable mechanisms rather than proprietary obscurity. + The system supports current best-practice encryption while allowing algorithm + agility for post-quantum transition. +

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Post-Quantum Readiness

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  • Cryptographic agility allowing replacement of key exchange algorithms
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  • Support for hybrid classical + post-quantum key establishment
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  • Separation of radio transport from cryptographic services to avoid hardware lock-in
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  • WPA3 link-layer encryption and mutual authentication
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  • Certificate-based device identity and access control
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  • IP-layer security overlays independent of radio hardware
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  • Post-quantum readiness via hybrid key exchange and cryptographic agility
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- The system does not claim immunity to electromagnetic detection or jamming. Emission control, - power management, and spectrum discipline remain operational responsibilities. -

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+ The system does not claim inherent LPI/LPD characteristics. Emission control and + spectrum discipline remain operational considerations. +

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Manufacturing and Supply Considerations

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Network Architecture (Schematic)

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- The platform is built from industrial-grade, commercially available components using standard - electronics manufacturing processes. This enables predictable scaling, controlled configuration - management, and long-term sustainment without reliance on proprietary silicon or closed firmware. -

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  • Modular hardware design with defined RF, compute, and power subsystems
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  • Open firmware stack enabling audited builds and controlled updates
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  • Configurable enclosures for fixed, vehicular, or portable roles
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  • Export-compliant components with regional frequency variants
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Limitations and Constraints

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  • Throughput decreases with distance and hop count; not intended for broadband video at kilometer ranges.
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  • Sub-1 GHz operation is subject to regional regulatory limits on power and duty cycle.
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  • Not a replacement for wideband SDR or SATCOM systems in high-tempo maneuver warfare.
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  • Electronic warfare resilience depends on deployment discipline and network planning.
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+ + + ARFHL-AP + + + + + + + Relay + + + ARFHL-UM + + + Relay + + + + + + + + + + +

+ Schematic illustration of star-plus-relay Wi-Fi HaLow mesh topology with + dual-band access aggregation. +

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