ARFHL Open Wi-Fi HaLow Mesh Network

Product Overview

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.

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.

Backbone Philosophy

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

Supported Traffic

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

Topology

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

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Forward / Remote Sites

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

Mobile Teams and Assets

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

Temporary Operations

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

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

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

Security Model

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.

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

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