Meshtastic Repeaters
How to plan, configure, and deploy Meshtastic repeaters to extend network coverage.
Overview
What repeaters are and the different device roles available.
Site Planning
Choosing locations, antennas, and using network maps.
Choosing a Repeater Location
Placement determines performance. A well-placed repeater with modest hardware will consistently o...
Antenna and Signal Range Factors
What determines your repeater's range Several factors interact to determine how far your repeater...
Using the Meshtastic Network Map
Before deploying a repeater, check the Meshtastic network map to understand where existing covera...
Hardware
DIY vs kits, power systems, and enclosures.
Configuration
Setting device role, rebroadcast mode, and power optimization.
Setting the Device Role
Configuring a device as a Meshtastic repeater involves two key settings: the device role and the ...
Rebroadcast Mode: ALL_SKIP_DECODING
The rebroadcast mode controls how a node handles incoming packets for retransmission. For repeate...
Power Optimization Settings
Repeater and Router role nodes keep the LoRa radio on continuously, which draws significantly mor...
Choosing a Modem Preset
Your modem preset is one of the most consequential configuration decisions for your repeater. It ...
Best Practices
Avoiding common problems, legal considerations, and config backups.
Deployment Best Practices
Plan before you deploy A poorly placed repeater can add network congestion without meaningfully e...
Legal Considerations
Meshtastic and MeshCore both operate in license-free ISM radio bands, but license-free does not m...
Backing Up Your Configuration
Before making changes to a working repeater — or before a firmware update — back up the configura...