AREDN Mesh, also known as the Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network, provides software and documentation for building high speed wireless mesh networks using amateur radio infrastructure. These networks are designed to support emergency communications when internet, cellular, or standard communication systems are disrupted.
The project offers firmware, setup guides, documentation, maps, and community resources for licensed amateur radio operators who want to create resilient local or regional data networks. AREDN networks can support services such as messaging, file sharing, voice, cameras, mapping tools, and other IP based communications during disasters, public service events, and community emergencies.
AREDN is especially useful for emergency preparedness groups, ham radio operators, local resilience teams, and community organizations that want backup communication systems outside commercial networks. Its self configuring mesh design allows multiple nodes to connect with one another and create redundant communication paths.
For the Resistance Directory, AREDN Mesh is a strong resource for communications resilience, disaster readiness, and community infrastructure planning. It helps technically skilled volunteers build communication systems that can remain useful when centralized systems fail.
Key Features
- Provides firmware for amateur radio mesh networking.
- Supports high speed emergency data communications.
- Offers documentation, setup guides, and training resources.
- Helps communities build resilient backup communication networks.
- Includes maps of known AREDN nodes.
- Supports emergency preparedness and public service communications.