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
High-power North America option; up to +28.5 dBm transmit power
Choose either an MM6108 radio or an MM8108 radio for a node; the cards are alternatives, not a combined radio setup. The MM8108 offers higher peak throughput and improved receive sensitivity compared with the MM6108. Raspberry Pi 4 and CM4 users can reuse a Seeed WM1302 Pi HAT with a USB-capable mini-PCIe-to-M.2 E-Key adapter and a required USB-A-to-USB-C data cable. See Raspberry Pi Variants for the comparison, DigiKey shopping list, connection diagram, and firmware guidance.
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 & GW16170
Supported Cameras
Raspberry Pi firmware images support CSI cameras through libcamera and MediaMTX. The tested module is the Arducam 8 MP IMX219 Camera Module V2-compatible camera. Drivers are also included for Raspberry Pi Camera Modules 1, 2, and 3 (OV5647, IMX219, and IMX708), plus the IMX477-based Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera.
Camera services start only when cam -l detects a compatible sensor. See Cameras for compatibility, the RTSP address, service behavior, and ATAK Sensor CoT integration.