STS Collective OpenMANET Radio – Private, Off-Grid Communications
The STS Collective OpenMANET Radio is a long-range, infrastructure-free communications device designed for privacy, resilience, and off-grid operation. Built on Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) in the 915 MHz band and preloaded with OpenMANET firmware, this unit allows you to create your own independent mesh network without relying on cellular carriers, ISPs, or centralized systems.
Power it on, and it automatically joins or forms a self-healing mesh network, enabling devices to communicate directly across nodes, even over long distances and challenging terrain.
Why It Exists
Modern communications depend on centralized infrastructure that can be:
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Monitored
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Restricted
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Degraded or unavailable
The OpenMANET Radio gives you an alternative: a locally controlled, peer-to-peer network that continues operating regardless of outside connectivity.
No accounts. No subscriptions. No dependency on external providers.
Core Capabilities
🔒 Private Mesh Networking
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Devices communicate over a locally controlled network (10.41.0.0/16)
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No reliance on external infrastructure
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Supports local services, messaging, and IP-based tools
📡 Long-Range, Low-Frequency Operation
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915 MHz Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) for extended range
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Better penetration through buildings, foliage, and terrain than traditional Wi-Fi
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External antenna support for optimized deployment
🔗 Self-Healing, Multi-Hop Network
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Powered by BATMAN-V mesh routing
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Nodes automatically discover and route traffic through each other
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Network expands simply by adding more units
🌐 Local Access for Your Devices
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Built-in Wi-Fi access point (2.4 GHz)
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Ethernet connectivity for wired devices
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Automatic IP assignment via DHCP
🌍 Optional Internet Gateway (When You Want It)
Hardware Overview
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MediaTek MT7621 dual-core processor
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Morse Micro MM8108 HaLow radio
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256MB RAM / 32MB flash
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Gigabit WAN + LAN
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USB-C powered (5V)
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External SMA antenna (sub-GHz)
Use Cases
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Off-grid communication networks
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Privacy-focused local networking
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Emergency and disaster scenarios
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Remote property connectivity
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Field teams and decentralized coordination
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Airsoft, milsim, and training environments
Setup & Documentation
This device ships pre-configured for immediate use.
For setup guidance and advanced configuration:
👉 https://openmanet.github.io/docs/
STS Collective Notes
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Factory hardware with professionally installed OpenMANET firmware
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Designed for independent operation and user-controlled networking
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No cloud services, no accounts, no required external connectivity
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Expandable, portable, and built for real-world conditions
