Field radio link classes — LPWAN, mesh, and IP bridges¶

Purpose¶

Durable link-layer categories for field networks: LoRaWAN (star to gateways), mesh (multi-hop peer), sub-GHz IP (e.g. HaLow / 802.11ah segments), and conventional Wi‑Fi where range permits—so comparisons can reference classes instead of re-deriving tradeoffs.

Scope¶

• In scope: Definitions, routing to comparison and concept pages.
• Out of scope: Site spectrum scans or interference reports.

Knowns¶

• The vault holds four-way and three-way comparison analyses for field networking.
• Node classes G/R/S/H/W describe roles atop these links—see Field node classes (G/R/S/H/W).

Assumptions¶

• One primary RF family per pilot until DR-5-class evidence in off-grid doctrine (see stop rules—not restated here).

Related analyses¶

• Wi‑Fi HaLow vs LoRaWAN vs Meshtastic vs conventional Wi‑Fi
• Meshtastic vs HaLow vs conventional Wi‑Fi — off-grid farm operations
• Mesh and field networking strategy — off-grid Demory

Related source notes¶

• Concept-level: LoRa (radio), Meshtastic, Wi‑Fi HaLow
• Batch: Off-grid power, field RF, and optional WAN — source index (Demory planning)

Outstanding unknowns¶

• Measured throughput/latency and battery budgets per paddock after deployment.