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What is Meshtastic?

Imagine a world where you can stay connected with your team, even when you’re far off the grid. That’s the magic of Meshtastic—an open-source, decentralized, off-grid mesh network powered by affordable, long-range LoRa radios.

These compact communicators form a seamless network and can link to your phone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Meshtastic ensures you’re always connected. Learn more on the official website.

How Does It Work?

Meshtastic operates in the 915 MHz frequency range, leveraging the powerful LoRa protocol to create an interconnected web of communication. Here’s the magic behind it:

• Radios running Meshtastic software form a resilient, self-healing mesh network.
• Connect to these devices via Bluetooth for nearby use or through handheld nodes that double as repeaters.
• Messages effortlessly hop from node to node, extending your reach and building a robust communication chain.

Ready to Get Started?

If you don’t have a Meshtastic device yet, we have recommendations in our Recommended Hardware section. After you have a device it’s time to check out the Getting Started section for a quick guide to get you on the air. Once you’re online and having fun, we have additional guides for more advanced use cases, detailed configurations, and even custom hardware builds.