📖 Start Here — Meshtastic Guide
Meshtastic is the most widely deployed LoRa mesh platform — it has the largest community, the most hardware support, and excellent mobile apps for Android and iOS. It uses flood-based mesh routing and is ideal for both personal use and community networks.
🚀 New to Meshtastic? Start Here
- Meshtastic Setup Guide — First-time setup walkthrough
- Initial Node Configuration Checklist — Everything to configure before going live
- Meshtastic Android App Overview or iOS App Overview
- Understanding What You're Seeing in the App
📚 What's In This Book
How Meshtastic Works
- Meshtastic Flooding Mesh Protocol Explained
- Node IDs, Addresses, and Naming
- How Meshtastic Channels Work
Device Roles
- Personal Device Roles — CLIENT, CLIENT_MUTE, TAK
- Infrastructure Roles: ROUTER and REPEATER
- Specialized Roles
Configuration Reference
- LoRa Settings Reference — Every radio setting explained
- Choosing the Right Modem Preset — LongFast vs LongSlow vs ShortFast, etc.
- Device Configuration Settings
- Power Configuration Settings Reference
- Advanced Configuration for Infrastructure Nodes
Channels and Encryption
- Understanding Channels and PSKs
- Creating Private Channels
- Channel Strategy for Community Networks
- PKI Direct Messaging (v2.5+) — End-to-end encrypted DMs
- Channel Number Selection Guide
MQTT and Internet Connectivity
- Meshtastic MQTT Setup
- MQTT Topic Structure and Packet Format
- Preventing MQTT Message Loops
- Building a Meshtastic Internet Gateway
Modules and Integrations
- Telemetry Module: Device, Environment, and Power
- Store and Forward Module
- Home Assistant Integration via MQTT
- Node-RED Flows for Mesh Automation
- Meshtastic Python Scripting
Network Diagnostics
- Traceroute and Path Diagnostics
- Neighbor Info and Signal Mapping
- Building a Meshtastic Network Map
- Common Network Problems and Solutions
➡️ Related Books
- Meshtastic Repeaters — Setting up ROUTER and REPEATER nodes
- Room Servers & Gateways — MQTT gateways and internet bridges
- Hardware Guide — Choosing and buying hardware
- Solar & Power Systems — Powering your nodes