Research Highlight: CANTHAS – Compact Access Network Haste
Author: DENOP Research Team
Category: Research
Published by: DENOP (Digital Engineering Technology and Innovation Program), Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Diponegoro
Tags: #SRSRAN #5GAccess #EmergencyNetwork #DENOP #CompactNetwork #OpenRAN
Abstract
CANTHAS (Compact Access Network Haste) is a portable, multi-access radio platform developed to support critical communications in emergency and remote environments. Integrating SRSRAN (formerly srsLTE) as its open-source radio access software, CANTHAS delivers a compact and customizable solution for 4G/5G/Wi-Fi access—designed to be deployed rapidly in the field.
Introduction
In today’s digital era, establishing communication quickly in disaster zones or off-grid areas can be a matter of life and death. Traditional telecom infrastructure is often too heavy, slow to deploy, or reliant on static environments. DENOP introduces CANTHAS, a hardware-agnostic, environmentally friendly, and mobile radio access solution tailored for modern missions—ranging from military to humanitarian aid.
System Overview
CANTHAS is designed to function as a standalone compact radio access unit that supports:
- 4G LTE and 5G NR with SRSRAN stack
- Wi-Fi Access Point integration
- Virtual BBU (Baseband Unit) for rapid deployment and configuration
- TARA Antenna System for enhanced transmission
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Key Features
✅ All-in-One Platform: Supports 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi within a single radio access device.
✅ Cloud-Native Deployment: Ready for containerized or virtualized deployments, including Kubernetes environments.
✅ Security-Enabled: Built-in encryption and chip-level ciphering to ensure secure communication.
✅ Interoperable Ecosystem: Seamless integration with DENOP’s PORDEC (data center enclosure) and PANCER (mobile core engine).
✅ Lightweight & Portable: With a compact size of 80 cm, CANTHAS is ideal for transport and fast setup.
✅ Flexible Use Cases:
- Tactical military communications
- Disaster response operations
- Remote island connectivity
- Temporary or mobile business networks
Integration with SRSRAN
CANTHAS utilizes SRSRAN, a leading open-source 4G/5G RAN platform, for implementing:
- eNodeB/gNodeB radio base stations
- EPC/5GC compatibility through software-defined configurations
- Virtualized radio stack on x86 or ARM-based platforms
This open-source backbone enables CANTHAS to be fully programmable, allowing DENOP and partners to customize performance based on terrain, mission profile, or spectrum availability.
Real-World Impact
The flexibility of CANTHAS provides:
- Reduced CAPEX and OPEX
- Autonomous network establishment
- Increased digital reach in non-served regions
It empowers users from emergency teams to enterprise IT departments with quick-to-deploy mobile telecom capabilities, transforming the way temporary networks are built.
Future Development
🔧 Development Roadmap:
- Integration with Mesh Networking Protocols
- AI-based signal optimization & routing
- Drone-mounted and vehicle-mounted CANTHAS nodes
- Compliance with OpenRAN architecture for telco-grade deployments
Contact & More Information
📩 Clarissa.Yolandyta@denop.org
📧 sales@denop.co.id
📞 087770992014
🌐 www.denop.org