Meshtastic Installation
⚠️ Important: Never power on a LoRa radio without an antenna attached.
Power on your node with the antenna attached, then connect via Bluetooth or USB.
Install the Meshtastic App
- Android: Google Play / F-Droid
- iOS: Apple App Store
- Linux: Meshtasticd
Initial Configuration Tips
- Rename your node
- Verify region and frequency (FCC compliance)
- Confirm radio preset (Long/Fast recommended)
- Disable GPS if not needed to save power