π Start Here β Meshtastic Repeaters Guide
This book covers Meshtastic infrastructure nodes β ROUTER, ROUTER_CLIENT, and REPEATER roles β from site selection through deployment, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
π Where to Start
- What is a Meshtastic Repeater?
- ROUTER vs ROUTER_CLIENT vs REPEATER: When to Use Each β Critical decision before you configure anything
- Choosing a Repeater Location
π What's In This Book
Roles and Role Configuration
- Device Roles Explained
- ROUTER vs ROUTER_CLIENT vs REPEATER Role: Deep Dive
- Rebroadcast Mode: ALL_SKIP_DECODING
- Hop Limit Configuration for Repeaters
- Fixed Position for Repeater Nodes
Site Planning and Setup
- Choosing a Repeater Location
- Antenna and Signal Range Factors
- Initial Setup Walkthrough
- Channel Configuration for Infrastructure Nodes
Advanced Features
- Store and Forward β Message persistence for offline nodes
- Position and Telemetry for Infrastructure Nodes
Network Reliability and Redundancy
- Designing for Reliability: N+1 Redundancy
- Planned Maintenance Procedures for Live Networks
- Channel Utilization Management
Monitoring and Maintenance
- Remote Monitoring a Meshtastic Repeater
- Firmware Updates on Deployed Repeaters
- Troubleshooting a Misbehaving Repeater
β‘οΈ Related Books
- Meshtastic β Protocol, configuration, and app guide
- Room Servers & Gateways β MQTT gateways
- Solar & Power Systems β Powering outdoor repeaters
- Network Planning β Coverage planning and topology design