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ARFHL Tactical Wi-Fi HaLow Mesh Network

A distributed, sub-GHz tactical communications backbone designed for contested, -infrastructure-denied environments. ARFHL provides secure transport for messages, -telemetry, images, and opportunistic video using open standards and a survivable -mesh architecture. +infrastructure-denied environments. Optimized for attrition warfare, electronic +warfare pressure, and rapid field deployment without vendor lock-in.

IEEE 802.11ah -Sub-GHz +Distributed Mesh Post-Quantum Ready -No Vendor Lock-In +Open IP Backbone

1. Product Description

-The ARFHL system is a portable Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) mesh network designed to -function in environments where no existing communications infrastructure can be -assumed and where electromagnetic conditions are hostile. +ARFHL is a portable Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) mesh network providing secure IP +transport for messages, telemetry, images, and opportunistic video. The system +is designed to operate where traditional tactical radios and centralized +command networks fail.

-Unlike centralized tactical radios or SATCOM-dependent systems, ARFHL operates as -a self-forming, self-healing distributed network. Each node may act -as an endpoint, relay, or gateway without manual RF planning. +ARFHL prioritizes survivability, simplicity, and manufacturability +over peak throughput. It deliberately avoids proprietary waveforms and closed +ecosystems in favor of open standards and crypto agility.

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Key Characteristics

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Technical Specifications (ARFHL-AP)

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Technical Summary

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FeatureSpecification
StandardIEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow)
FrequencySub-1 GHz (regional bands)
Data Rate150 kbps – 86.7 Mbps (adaptive)
Range>1 km (terrain dependent)
ModulationOFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16/64/256-QAM)
TopologyMesh / Star / Relay
SecurityWPA3 + Hybrid Post-Quantum Key Exchange
OTA UpdatesSupported (air-gapped capable)
Power ProfileLow-power, multi-day active, multi-year standby
ParameterSpecification
FrequencySub-1 GHz regional bands
Range>1 km per hop (terrain dependent)
Throughput150 kbps – 86.7 Mbps (adaptive)
TopologySelf-forming mesh, optional backbone
SecurityWPA3 + hybrid PQ key exchange
PowerMulti-day active, multi-year standby
InteroperabilityStandard IP (IPv4/IPv6)
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2. Concept of Operations (CONOPS)

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2. Doctrine-Aligned Use Cases

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Mission Context

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-ARFHL is intended for platoon to battalion-level operations in environments where: -

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Platoon Level (0–2 km)

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Operational Flow

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Company Level (2–10 km, multi-hop)

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Supported Traffic

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Battalion Level (Distributed)

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+Operational assumption: Command continuity must survive loss of +vehicles, gateways, and spectrum superiority. +
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3. Current System Limitations vs ARFHL Improvements

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Observed Issue (Ukraine)Typical Current SystemsARFHL Response
Centralized nodes destroyedStar topology collapsesFully distributed mesh, no single point of failure
EW detection and targetingConstant beacons, high RF signatureAdaptive duty cycle, low-power sub-GHz operation
High logistics burdenShort battery life, proprietary sparesLow power design, COTS components
Vendor lock-inClosed waveforms, restricted devicesOpen IEEE + IP backbone
Training overheadWeeks of signal trainingHours-level operator training
Crypto obsolescence riskFixed algorithmsCrypto-agile, post-quantum ready
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3. Threat Model and EW Survivability

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4. Device Management and Lifecycle Control

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Threat Assumptions

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Device Management

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Survivability Measures

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Firmware and Configuration

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Limitations (Explicit)

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Capture and Compromise Handling

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4. Training and Documentation

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5. Costed BOM and Unit Economics (Indicative)

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-ARFHL is designed to minimize training burden under combat conditions. -

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Estimated Bill of Materials (ARFHL-AP)

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ComponentEstimated Unit Cost (EUR)
Wi-Fi HaLow SoC + RF front-end35–50
MCU / Control processor8–12
Memory (RAM + Flash)6–10
Power management + regulators5–8
Industrial PCB + assembly12–18
Rugged enclosure + connectors20–30
Total BOM (approx.)86–128
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Unit Economics (Order of Magnitude)

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+Cost structure enables mass deployment and attrition tolerance, +not boutique low-volume procurement. +
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5. Manufacturing and MRL Roadmap

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6. Manufacturing Readiness and Scaling

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Design Philosophy

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Manufacturing Readiness Levels

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MRLStatus
MRL 3–4Functional prototypes validated in lab and field trials
MRL 5Pilot production using contract electronics manufacturers
MRL 6Low-rate initial production with environmental testing
MRL 7+Scalable production leveraging civilian supply chains
MRLDescription
MRL 4–5Validated prototypes, field trials in contested RF environments
MRL 6Low-rate initial production, environmental and shock testing
MRL 7–8Scalable manufacturing using civilian EMS providers
MRL 9Sustained production with multiple supply sources
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6. Security Architecture

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7. Security Architecture

-Security design prioritizes survivability, crypto agility, and rapid field updates -over static, hard-coded solutions. +Security design assumes persistent compromise attempts and prioritizes rapid +recovery and survivability over theoretical perfect secrecy.

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7. Network Topology Overview (SVG)

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8. Network Topology Overview (SVG)

- -Gateway + +Gateway - - - + + + - - - + + + - - + + -Node -Node -Node +Node +Node +Node
-ARFHL Tactical Communications System – Open, Distributed, Survivable +ARFHL Tactical Communications System — Open, Distributed, Survivable, Scalable
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