SoDakMesh.org Mesh Settings
A brief guide to ensuring your device functions in the community
The TLDR;
***Members of the community are responsible for their own configurations.*** Unfortunately, some settings that members make could have potential to have negative impacts on the mesh as a whole. Please be aware of the below best practices:
Building out RF is the main focus, however, in the interim MQTT can be utilized as a backbone to the infrastructure and useful for map reporting. Settings are provided in the table below if you wish to utilize MQTT.
Settings
| Category | Setting | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LoRa Config | Region | United States | Required for US frequencies and compliance. |
| LoRa Config | Ok to MQTT | True (optional) | Enables data sharing online for maps and extended reach. |
| Channels – Primary (0) | Preset | LongFast | Balances range and speed for rural areas; enable Positions for GPS sharing. |
| Channels – Primary (0) | MQTT Uplink Enabled | True (optional) | For contributing to the public map. |
| User | Long Name | Descriptive (e.g., Tower Router) | Identifies your node clearly. |
| User | Short Name | Unique abbreviation (e.g., MESH) | For quick identification in the mesh and may contain limited emojis. |
| User | Licensed Operator | False | Required unless you have a ham license. |
| Position | Smart Position Minimum Interval | 1 hour | For fixed nodes; adjust for mobile use. Less off equals better battry life. |
| Position | Device GPS | Disabled (for fixed nodes) | Use Fixed Position instead for basestations. |
| Module: MQTT | Enabled | True | For internet-connected nodes. |
| Module: MQTT | Map Report Enabled | True | Shares node positions publicly. If connected to sodakmesh map report will be sent to three map sites for visibility. |
| Module: MQTT | Root Topic | msh/sodakmesh | Use server address: mqtt.sodakmesh.org , Username: sodakmesh , Password: meshwereonit , Encryption: Enable , Port: 1883 |