Recommended Node Configuration for MeshOregon
Not on MeshOregon yet?
Whether you’re just getting started, or you got sent this link by a member of our community, it’s important to make sure your node is configured properly to avoid negatively impacting either your experience or MeshOregon’s network. In order to preserve the best network experience for everyone, please note that nodes which are improperly configured egregiously and/or for extended periods of time may be blocked from using MeshOregon infrastructure/services in some cases.
Select your node type
Mobile/handheld – No GPS
LoRa > Make sure you are using the correct MeshOregon radio settings, and that your hops are set to 7.
Channels > MeshOregon > Position – Off
User > Set your long and short name to something unique of your choice. Do not use the default “Meshtastic” name. Short name can be one emoji or up to 4 alphanumeric characters.
Device > The majority of mobile nodes should choose “CLIENT”, or “CLIENT_MUTE” if you are often near a large number of other “CLIENT” nodes. Do NOT choose a router role. Set NodeInfo broadcast interval to 12 hours.
Telemetry > Everything Off
Neighbor Info > Off
Store and Forward > Off
Mobile/handheld – With GPS
LoRa > Make sure you are using the correct MeshOregon radio settings, and that your hops are set to 7.
User > Set your long and short name to something unique of your choice. Do not use the default “Meshtastic” name. Short name can be one emoji or up to 4 alphanumeric characters.
Position >
- Broadcast interval: 24 hours
- ENABLE smart position
- Minimum interval: 15 minutes or longer
- Minimum distance: 200 or higher
Device > The majority of mobile nodes should choose “CLIENT”, or “CLIENT_MUTE” if you are often near a large number of other “CLIENT” nodes. Do NOT choose a router role. Set NodeInfo broadcast interval to 12 hours.
Telemetry > Everything Off
Neighbor Info > Off
Store and Forward > Off
Fixed Position (General)
LoRa > Make sure you are using the correct MeshOregon radio settings, and that your hops are set to 7.
User > Set your long and short name to something unique of your choice. Do not use the default “Meshtastic” name. Short name can be one emoji or up to 4 alphanumeric characters.
Position >
- Broadcast interval: 24 hours
- DISABLE smart position
- If you do not have an onboard GPS, set your fixed position manually on this page.
- If you do not have an onboard GPS, DISABLE/UNCHECK the timestamp position flag.
Device > Set NodeInfo broadcast interval to 12 hours. Choose a “CLIENT” or “CLIENT_BASE” role depending on your needs. Do NOT choose a router role without coordinating with your local MeshOregon mesh coordination team.
Telemetry > Everything Off, unless this node is solar, has weather sensors, or otherwise needs to be monitored, in which case device and/or environmental metrics may be enabled as required with an interval of 6 hours or greater.
Neighbor Info > Off, unless requested by your local MeshOregon mesh coordination team.
Store and Forward > Off, unless requested by your local MeshOregon mesh coordination team.
Infrastructure (Routers/Towers/etc)
STOP: Please coordinate all infrastructure nodes with your local mesh coordination team on your local mesh’s discord. If you don’t know where to find your local mesh’s discord, look under this website on for users > local meshes.
TO ENSURE AN OPTIMAL NETWORK EXPERIENCE FOR USERS, DO NOT CONFIGURE A NODE IN ROUTER ROLE UNTIL YOU HAVE COORDINATED.