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, which should not be changed if you wish to remain discoverable on the public 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) | Selectively rebroadcasts messages according to the routing algorithm. Used for handhelds, mobile nodes. You probably want this one. |
| CLIENT_MUTE | Receives messages, but never rebroadcasts. Better on battery, recommended if you're usually near another CLIENT. |
| CLIENT_BASE | Same as CLIENT, but prioritizes rebroadcasting favorited nodes. Good for a fixed-position home base. |
| ROUTER | Reserved almost exclusively for mountaintop nodes with exceptional reach. Always rebroadcasts all packets immediately. Not applicable to YEG, please use CLIENT or CLIENT_BASE instead. |
| REPEATER | A router that's hidden from the node list. Deprecated role, do not use! |
Avoid the ROUTER role. It hurts more than it helps, and can create a black hole for packets. The regular CLIENT or CLIENT_BASE role is more than good enough, and still contributes to the mesh!
Hardware
- Heltec V3, Heltec T114, LILYGO T-Beam, LILYGO T-Echo, RAK Wisblock 4631.
- Antenna upgrade beats almost any other modification.
- Canadian-friendly suppliers: Rokland, LILYGO direct, RAK Wireless.