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Mesh Basics

New to MeshCore, or just want a reference for the terminology and hardware? Start here.

Getting Started with MeshCore

New to MeshCore? Here's how to get a radio flashed, paired, and sending your first message on the mesh.

Antennas

How antenna choice affects MeshCore range, and what actually changes between a stock whip and a proper fiberglass antenna.

Repeaters

Why elevation beats transmit power for a repeater, plus power, solar sizing, and remote-management basics.

Room Servers

What a MeshCore Room Server does, how it differs from a repeater, and what it takes to run one.

MeshCore Glossary

Plain-language definitions for the MeshCore and LoRa terms you'll run into as you get on the network.

MeshCore vs. Meshtastic

Same radios, different networks. What each one is good at, how they differ, and why MeshTexas builds on MeshCore.