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Meshtastic Flooding Mesh Protocol Explained
Understanding how Meshtastic actually routes messages helps you make better configuration decisio...
Linking Isolated Mesh Islands
Linking Isolated Mesh IslandsAs independent community mesh networks grow, they sometimes develop ...
Pro MeshCore Solar Repeater: Complete Build
Pro MeshCore Solar Repeater: Complete BuildThis guide covers a fully self-contained, weatherproof...
MeshCore Repeater Name and Identity
Every MeshCore repeater broadcasts an identity advertisement that makes it visible to the network...
Why Deploy a Repeater?
The case for community repeater infrastructure A LoRa mesh network is only as strong as its infra...
Power and Solar Systems
A repeater that runs out of power disappears from the network. Power system design is as critical...
Radio Settings and Presets
Correct radio settings are essential for your repeater to interoperate with other nodes. The simp...
MeshCore vs Meshtastic: Choosing for Your Community
If you're building a community mesh from scratch, choosing between MeshCore and Meshtastic is one...
Terminal Chat CLI Commands
Terminal Chat CLI Below are the commands you can enter into the Terminal Chat client (the compani...
What is a MeshCore Repeater?
A MeshCore repeater is a device configured to run headlessly - without a connected phone or compu...
Diagnosing MeshCore Repeater Problems
A systematic approach to diagnosing MeshCore repeater issues. Work from the physical layer up: ra...
Advertisements and Discovery
MeshCore repeaters periodically broadcast advertisements - packets that announce the repeater's e...
Antenna Selection and Mounting
The antenna matters more than the radio For a fixed repeater, the antenna is often the most impac...
Planning a MeshCore Community Network
Deploying a MeshCore network for a community requires planning beyond simply placing repeaters - ...
Hardware Considerations
A MeshCore repeater needs three things: a LoRa radio running repeater firmware, an antenna, and r...
When to Add a Repeater vs. When to Move One
When to Add a Repeater vs. When to Move OneEvery mesh network operator eventually faces two relat...
MeshCore Repeater Diagnostics via Serial Console
The MeshCore serial console provides direct access to repeater state and diagnostic information. ...
Choosing a Repeater Location
Location is the single most important factor in a repeater's effectiveness. A mediocre antenna on...
Multi-Repeater Network Coordination
When multiple MeshCore repeaters serve the same community, coordination between operators ensures...
Repeater Density and Coverage Calculations
How many repeaters do you need, and where should they go? This page provides practical calculatio...