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How many hops can a message travel?
Meshtastic Hop Limits In Meshtastic, every packet is born with a "hop limit" - a countdown that d...
FAQ: 6. Troubleshooting
6.1. Q: My client says another client or a repeater or a room server was last seen many, many day...
What Meshtastic firmware version should I run?
Always Run Stable Releases on Infrastructure Meshtastic releases three types of firmware builds: ...
Why LoRa Mesh Networking Matters
LoRa mesh networking addresses a fundamental problem with modern communications infrastructure: c...
Callsign and Identification in Mesh Networks
One of the most common questions from licensed amateur radio operators entering the LoRa mesh wor...
What is the difference between a Repeater and Room Client in MeshCore?
What Is the Difference Between a Repeater and Room Client in MeshCore? MeshCore ships several fir...
My Meshtastic node and MeshCore node cannot communicate
My Meshtastic node and MeshCore node cannot communicate This is one of the most common points of ...
What is the difference between dBi and dBd antenna gain?
Antenna gain specifications use two different reference points - dBi and dBd - and confusing them...
Understanding What You're Seeing in the App
The Meshtastic app surface area can seem dense at first. This page decodes the most important num...
📖 Start Here — Getting Started Guide
Welcome to the Mesh America Mesh Library. This book is your launchpad - whether you're completely...
Why isn't my GPS getting a fix?
GPS fix time expectations Getting a GPS fix takes time - particularly on a cold start (first powe...
Who can see my location on the mesh?
How Position Data Spreads When position reporting is enabled on a Meshtastic node, GPS coordinate...
Updating MeshCore Firmware
Update Frequency MeshCore releases firmware periodically. Major releases introduce new features a...
LoRa Technology Explained
LoRa stands for Long Range. It is a wireless radio modulation technique invented by a French star...
Why do I see duplicate messages?
Why Duplicates Happen Duplicate messages in Meshtastic are normal and expected - they are a featu...
Can I run MeshCore and Meshtastic simultaneously on the same hardware?
Can I Run MeshCore and Meshtastic Simultaneously on the Same Hardware? The short answer is: no. Y...
Can I use Meshtastic or MeshCore for commercial purposes?
The short answer: yes, with some limitations. Both platforms are open source with licenses that p...
Do I need an amateur radio license?
Short answer: No Meshtastic and MeshCore operate in the 902–928 MHz ISM band under FCC Part 15 ru...
How do I connect to a MeshCore room server from the app?
How Do I Connect to a MeshCore Room Server From the App? A MeshCore room server stores messages f...
📖 Start Here — Starting a Community Mesh Guide
This book is for people who want to start or grow a LoRa mesh community - from bootstrapping the ...