Meshtastic Defaults
Meshtastic — Edmonton defaults
Meshtastic is the larger global mesh ecosystem, but YEG community activity is concentrated on MeshCore. These defaults are here for operators who run Meshtastic alongside MeshCore. Always verify against the project docs for your firmware version.
Region
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| LoRa Region | US (Canada uses the same 902–928 MHz ISM band) |
| Modem preset | LongFast (firmware default) |
| Hop limit | 3 |
| Power limit | ≤ 30 dBm EIRP per Industry Canada RSS-210 |
Default primary channel ("LongFast")
Slot 0 ships with the firmware default key — leave it alone. It's the public discovery channel.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel name | LongFast (firmware default) |
| PSK | Firmware default — do not change on slot 0 |
| Bandwidth | 250 kHz |
| Spreading factor | 11 |
| Coding rate | 4/5 |
Roles
| Role | Use it when |
|---|---|
| CLIENT (default) | Handhelds, mobile |
| CLIENT_MUTE | You want to listen but never rebroadcast |
| ROUTER | Solar / mains-powered fixed installation with a good antenna |
| ROUTER_CLIENT | Fixed install that's also a user device |
| REPEATER | Pure store-and-forward |
Don't set ROUTER on a handheld. It costs the mesh more than it helps.
Hardware
- Heltec V3, LILYGO T-Beam, LILYGO T-Echo, RAK Wisblock 4631.
- Antenna upgrade beats almost any other modification.
- Canadian-friendly suppliers: Rokland, LILYGO direct, RAK Wireless.