What is the primary purpose of an Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) mesh network?

The Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) is a project designed to repurpose commercial off-the-shelf Wi-Fi equipment to operate on amateur radio frequencies, specifically in the microwave bands. Its primary purpose is to create self-healing, high-speed IP (Internet Protocol) mesh networks. These networks are incredibly useful for providing robust, local high-speed data services—such as video streaming, VoIP telephony, and file sharing—during emergencies or large community events. The distractors describe completely different amateur radio activities. AREDN does not provide FM repeater coverage, nor does it monitor real-time propagation (like WSPR or PSKReporter) or provide DX spotting reports.