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Operating in Canada: ISED Rules
In Canada, LoRa mesh networking in the 902-928 MHz band operates under Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulations, primarily RSS-247 (Digital Transmission Systems, Frequency Hopping Systems and Licence-Exempt LAN Devices) together w...
Operating Outside North America
LoRa mesh hardware designed for North America operates on 902-928 MHz, which is an ISM band in the US and Canada but is not an ISM band in most of the rest of the world. Traveling or deploying internationally requires care. European Union: 868 MHz Europe uses...
LoRa Mesh Networking Glossary
Quick reference definitions for terminology used throughout this wiki. Terms are organized alphabetically. A ACK (Acknowledgment) A confirmation packet sent by the receiving node to confirm a message was received. Meshtastic uses ACKs for unicast (direct) me...
Ham Radio and LoRa Mesh
The intersection of amateur radio and LoRa mesh networking: licensing, identification, APRS integration, and why hams make natural mesh builders.
Ham Radio Operators and Mesh Networking
Amateur radio operators - "hams" - have been among the earliest and most enthusiastic adopters of LoRa mesh networking. The overlap is no accident. Decades of experience with emergency communications, antenna theory, radio propagation, and community-oriented o...
Callsign and Identification in Mesh Networks
One of the most common questions from licensed amateur radio operators entering the LoRa mesh world is: do I need to identify my mesh node with my callsign? The short answer is no - but the longer answer involves understanding why, when identification is still...
APRS and Meshtastic Integration
APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) and Meshtastic are complementary systems that serve overlapping but distinct communities and use cases. Bridging them extends the reach of both networks and gives mesh operators access to decades of ham radio infrastruc...
Meshtastic Configuration Reference
Comprehensive reference for all settings under Config > Device, Config > Position, and Config > Network in the Meshtastic firmware.
Device Configuration Settings
The Device configuration section (Config > Device) controls fundamental node behavior: its role in the network, how it handles rebroadcasting, node info broadcasts, and administrative access. These are the most impactful settings for network performance and sh...
Position Configuration Settings
The Position configuration section (Config > Position) controls how your node acquires, reports, and manages GPS and location data. Getting position configuration right affects mesh map accuracy, battery life, and channel airtime - particularly important for m...
Network Configuration Settings
The Network configuration section (Config > Network) controls how ESP32-based Meshtastic nodes connect to IP networks - WiFi and Ethernet - and associated services like NTP and remote logging. These settings are only relevant for ESP32 hardware; nRF52-based bo...
Meshtastic Apps and Interfaces
Meshtastic Android App Overview
The Meshtastic Android app is the primary interface for configuring and using Meshtastic devices. It is the most feature-complete of the Meshtastic client apps and receives updates most frequently. Installation and Requirements Google Play Store - Search "M...
Meshtastic iOS App Overview
The Meshtastic iOS app provides core functionality for iPhone and iPad users, including messaging, node management, and configuration. Feature parity with the Android app has improved substantially in recent releases. Installation Apple App Store - Search "...
Meshtastic Web Client and Python CLI
Meshtastic Web Client The Meshtastic Web Client (client.meshtastic.org) provides a browser-based interface for configuring Meshtastic nodes without installing a mobile app. It supports WebSerial (Chrome/Edge) for USB connections and WebBluetooth for BLE connec...
Room Server Administration
Accessories and Peripherals
Displays for LoRa Nodes
Adding a display to a LoRa node provides visual feedback on mesh status, incoming messages, and GPS coordinates - without requiring a phone connection. Different display types make different tradeoffs between power consumption, visibility, and cost. Built-in ...