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Power Optimization Settings
Repeater and Router role nodes keep the LoRa radio on continuously, which draws significantly more power than a client device that sleeps between uses. These settings minimize everything else to extend runtime on battery or solar power. Disable Bluetooth Once...
Deployment Best Practices
Plan before you deploy A poorly placed repeater can add network congestion without meaningfully extending coverage. Before deploying: Check the network map for existing nodes near your intended location Use the Meshtastic Site Planner and HeyWhatsThat to ...
Legal Considerations
Meshtastic and MeshCore both operate in license-free ISM radio bands, but license-free does not mean unregulated. You must comply with applicable FCC rules for US deployments. US regulatory framework (FCC Part 15) In the United States, 915 MHz operation is go...
Backing Up Your Configuration
Before making changes to a working repeater — or before a firmware update — back up the configuration. This saves your channel keys, LoRa settings, and device role, allowing full recovery if something goes wrong. Export configuration via CLI pip install mesht...
Choosing a Modem Preset
Your modem preset is one of the most consequential configuration decisions for your repeater. It must match every other node on your channel — and different regional communities have standardized on different presets. What a preset controls Each preset is a n...
MeshCore
Everything about the MeshCore protocol — how it works, setup guides, firmware, room servers, and advanced configuration.
Meshtastic
Everything about the Meshtastic protocol — how it works, setup guides, channels, MQTT, and advanced configuration.
Hardware Guide
Boards, radios, antennas, enclosures — what to buy and why.
DIY Build Guides
Step-by-step guides for assembling your own LoRa mesh nodes and repeaters.
Antennas & RF
Antenna selection, gain, coax, mounting, and RF fundamentals for LoRa mesh.
Solar & Power Systems
Solar panels, batteries, charge controllers, and mains power for field and permanent deployments.
Hardware & Builds
Hardware selection, DIY build guides, antennas, and power systems for LoRa mesh nodes.
Room Servers & Gateways
MeshCore room servers, Meshtastic MQTT gateways, and internet-bridging infrastructure.
Network Planning
Coverage planning, node placement, hop budgets, and building a reliable community mesh.
Network Infrastructure
Guides for network operators — room servers, MQTT gateways, and planning a community mesh.
North American Networks
Active community meshes across the US and Canada — settings, coverage, and how to connect.
Starting a Community Mesh
How to bootstrap a new regional mesh network and grow your community.
Regional Networks
Active community mesh networks, regional radio settings, and guides for starting your own.