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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.

  • Device Role: Client or Client Mute (NOT Router or Repeater)
  • OK to MQTT
  • Hop Count: 5-7
  • Broadcast intervals (telemetry for info, positioning, etc): 1 hour or longer

  • 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