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ARFHL Open Wi-Fi HaLow Mesh Network

- 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. -

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. +

+IEEE 802.11ah +Sub-GHz +Post-Quantum Ready +No Vendor Lock-In

Product Overview

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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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- 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

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

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Supported Traffic

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

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Topology

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

1. Product Description

Typical Deployment Scenarios

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Forward / Remote Sites

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

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Mobile Teams and Assets

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

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Temporary Operations

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

+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. +

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+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. +

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Key Characteristics

Sub-GHz operation for extended range and terrain penetration
Graceful degradation from Mbps to kbps under jamming or low SNR
Peer-to-peer mesh with optional backbone formation
Standard IP transport for interoperability with civilian and military devices
Designed for low electromagnetic signature and intermittent connectivity

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Technical Specifications (ARFHL-AP)

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Feature	Specification
Standard	IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow)
Frequency	Sub-1 GHz (regional bands)
Data Rate	150 kbps – 86.7 Mbps (adaptive)
Range	>1 km (terrain dependent)
Modulation	OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16/64/256-QAM)
Topology	Mesh / Star / Relay
Security	WPA3 + Hybrid Post-Quantum Key Exchange
OTA Updates	Supported (air-gapped capable)
Power Profile	Low-power, multi-day active, multi-year standby

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

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Feature	Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah)
Frequency	Sub-1 GHz
Data Rate	150 kbps – 86.7 Mbps (dependent on bandwidth, MCS, range)
Range	>1 km (line-of-sight, environment dependent)
Modulation	OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Battery Life	Years (low-power IoT duty cycles)
Security	WPA3™
OTA Updates	Supported
Subscription	None required
TCP/IP	Supported
Topology	Star / Relay Mesh
Standard	Open IEEE 802.11ah

2. Concept of Operations (CONOPS)

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Mission Context

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

Fixed infrastructure is absent or destroyed
Spectrum is contested or actively jammed
Command nodes are subject to targeting
Logistics resupply is uncertain

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Operational Flow

Nodes are deployed manually, by vehicle, or by personnel
Network self-forms within seconds without RF planning
Traffic prioritization ensures command and text traffic survives first
Images and video are transferred opportunistically
Network continues operating despite loss of individual nodes

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Supported Traffic

Encrypted text messaging and command data
Still images (UAV, body-worn cameras)
Low-frame-rate situational video (best-effort)
Sensor and telemetry data

Security Model

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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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WPA3 link-layer encryption and mutual authentication
Certificate-based device identity and access control
IP-layer security overlays independent of radio hardware
Post-quantum readiness via hybrid key exchange and cryptographic agility

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

3. Threat Model and EW Survivability

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Threat Assumptions

Wideband and narrowband jamming
RF direction finding and emitter geolocation
Node capture and physical compromise
Intermittent connectivity and network partitioning

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Survivability Measures

Sub-GHz operation reduces path loss and required transmit power
Adaptive duty cycling minimizes RF emissions
No constant beacons or centralized control traffic
Distributed routing avoids decapitation failures
End-to-end encryption with forward secrecy

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Limitations (Explicit)

Not designed for sustained high-definition video streaming
Not a replacement for long-range SATCOM
Performance degrades under continuous broadband jamming

Network Architecture (Schematic)

4. Training and Documentation

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

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Operator training: hours, not weeks
No RF engineering background required
Quick-reference cards for field use
CLI and GUI manuals for signal officers

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+Documentation includes: +

Operator handbook
Signal officer configuration guide
Security and crypto management manual
Maintenance and field repair instructions

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5. Manufacturing and MRL Roadmap

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Design Philosophy

COTS silicon where survivable
Open firmware architecture
No export-restricted proprietary waveforms

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Manufacturing Readiness Levels

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MRL	Status
MRL 3–4	Functional prototypes validated in lab and field trials
MRL 5	Pilot production using contract electronics manufacturers
MRL 6	Low-rate initial production with environmental testing
MRL 7+	Scalable production leveraging civilian supply chains

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6. Security Architecture

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WPA3 baseline security
Hybrid classical + post-quantum key exchange (e.g., X25519 + Kyber)
Algorithm agility via firmware updates
No mandatory cloud or subscription services
Supports air-gapped operation

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+Security design prioritizes survivability, crypto agility, and rapid field updates +over static, hard-coded solutions. +

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7. Network Topology Overview (SVG)

- - ARFHL-UM +

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

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