OpenMANET: Open-Source Raspberry Pi MANET Radio Using Wi-Fi HaLow Technology
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The kind of bagel you'd toss to the pigeons.
Summary
OpenMANET is an open-source project for building Raspberry Pi-based MANET (Mobile Ad-Hoc Network) radios using Wi-Fi HaLow technology at 915 MHz with Morse Micro chipsets. The system creates self-forming wireless mesh networks without centralized infrastructure, designed for budget-friendly, long-range applications in civilian scenarios like search and rescue, disaster response, and disconnected communications.
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A MANET (Mobile Ad-Hoc Network) is a self-forming wireless mesh where each node connects directly without centralized infrastructure.
This technology is especially useful in the civilian space for search and rescue, disaster response, airsoft events, and any disconnected communications scenario.
Designed to be budget-friendly with excellent long-range performance.
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