Guides

Welcome to LA-Mesh. Get your device, learn the basics, and join the mesh.

Flash Meshtastic or MeshCore firmware via web flasher, CLI, or meshtasticd.

Choose and apply the right configuration profile for your device role.

Common issues and solutions for devices, network, firmware, and bridges.

Site survey, preparation, installation, verification, and ongoing monitoring for relay nodes.

6 structured test protocols: basic comms, indoor/outdoor range, multi-hop, antenna comparison, battery life.

PSK lifecycle, operator roles, key rotation procedures, and credential management.

Ed25519 key generation, signing, encryption, keyserver publishing, and firmware verification.

Minimize RF footprint with CLIENT_HIDDEN mode, disable position broadcast, reduce network visibility.

Panel sizing for 44.1N latitude, battery calculations, weatherproofing, and seasonal maintenance.

Switch between Meshtastic and MeshCore firmware. Backup, erase, flash, and configure in ~60 seconds.

Dev environment setup (Nix or manual), repo structure, just recipes, branch strategy, and CI/CD.