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Battery and Power
Answers to common questions about battery life, power management, battery chemistry, solar sizing...
LoRa Mesh vs. LoRaWAN
Both use the same LoRa radio chips but operate completely differently. This is the most common so...
Hardware Buyer's Guide for Beginners
Philosophy Don't over-buy for your first node. Start with one device, get familiar with the softw...
How do I update my Meshtastic firmware?
The Easy Way: Web Flasher The Meshtastic web flasher at flasher.meshtastic.org handles everything...
Operating in Canada: ISED Rules
In Canada, LoRa mesh networking in the 902-928 MHz band operates under Innovation, Science and Ec...
LoRa vs LoRaWAN vs Meshtastic vs MeshCore
One of the most common sources of confusion when starting out is the alphabet soup of acronyms: L...
RF interference is affecting my node — how do I diagnose it
RF Interference Is Affecting My Node - How to Diagnose It LoRa spread-spectrum modulation gives i...
How do I start a mesh network where there are none?
Starting from zero is actually common - most community networks were started by one person who go...
Do I need an external antenna?
The stock antenna that comes with most LoRa boards is a rubber duck (flexible whip) antenna, typi...
How far can my node reach?
Range varies enormously by terrain, antenna height, modem preset, and local conditions.Realistic ...
How big a solar panel do I need?
Short Answer For most LoRa mesh nodes: a 5W panel for nRF52840-based nodes, 10-20W for ESP32-base...
What You Need to Get Started
Getting on a LoRa mesh network requires minimal hardware and no ongoing costs. This page covers e...
Operating Outside North America
LoRa mesh hardware designed for North America operates on 902-928 MHz, which is an ISM band in th...
Full Glossary A–Z
Full Glossary A - Z A reference guide to terms used in LoRa mesh networking, covering MeshCore, M...
What is channel utilization and why does it matter?
What Channel Utilization Means Channel utilization is the percentage of time the LoRa radio chann...
FAQ: 7. Other Questions:
7.1. Q: How to update nRF (RAK, T114, Seed XIAO) companion, repeater and room server firmware ove...
FAQ: 3. Server Administration
3.1. Q: How do you configure a repeater or a room server? A: - When MeshCore is flashed onto a Lo...
Setup and Configuration Questions
My device won't show up in the app. What do I check? Is Bluetooth enabled? The app connects via...
What battery chemistry should I use outdoors?
Short Answer: LiFePO4 for outdoor deployments Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) is the recommended...
First Steps After Getting Hardware
You have your device. Here is how to go from unboxed hardware to sending your first message on yo...