Hardware

OpenMANET runs on Raspberry Pi–based devices paired with Wi‑Fi HaLow (802.11ah) boards from Morse Micro. The tables below provide a quick reference to every supported platform. For detailed setup, parts lists, and build-specific guidance, see the sub-pages.

Supported Single-Board Computers

Device Status Notes
Raspberry Pi 4 ✅ Tested Onboard Wi‑Fi works in AP mode on SPI-based builds
Raspberry Pi CM4 ✅ Tested Recommended for advanced/multi-interface builds; CM4 carrier boards add M.2, dual Ethernet, etc.
Raspberry Pi 3B ✅ Supported Requires selecting the correct image for your HaLow interface
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W ✅ Supported Uses rpi3 firmware images; suitable for lightweight/portable nodes
HaLowLink2 ✅ Supported Integrated HaLow device — see HaLowLink2
Heltec ✅ Supported See Heltec for current status
Gateworks Venice ✅ Supported See Gateworks Venice

Supported HaLow Modules

Device Interface MM Chipset Notes
Seeed WM1302 + Wio-WM6108 SPI MM6108 Common “Seeed board” setup; works on all supported Pi variants
Silex SX-SDMAH SDIO MM6108  
Alfa AHPI6108E SDIO MM6108  
Gateworks GW16167 M.2 E-Key (USB) MM8108  

Interface Types at a Glance

Interface Throughput Onboard Wi‑Fi Typical Boards
SPI Lower ✅ Available (AP mode) Seeed WM1302 HAT
SDIO Higher ❌ Conflicts with HaLow bus Silex, Alfa
USB Higher N/A Gateworks GW16167

Optional Accessories

Item Notes
WaveShare UPS HAT D (21700) Battery-backed power for field use
Panda PAU06 USB Wi-Fi Adapter Secondary Wi‑Fi interface (drivers included)
USB GPS Receiver (u-blox) Required for GNSS/range-testing features
21700 Rechargeable Batteries For use with WaveShare UPS HAT D

Sub-pages

Page Description
Raspberry Pi Variants Detailed parts list, SDIO/SPI reference, CM4 carrier boards, and M.2 Wi‑Fi cards
HaLowLink2 HaLowLink2-specific hardware notes
Heltec Heltec hardware support
Gateworks Venice Gateworks Venice hardware support

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