LoRa Mesh

LoRa enables kilometer-range communication without cellular or WiFi. This is our most popular topic.

First time with LoRa?

The fastest path: pick a compatible device → follow the Meshtastic Guide → you are on the air in 15 minutes.

Start Here

First buildSet up my first LoRa node15 min guide

Protocol choiceDecide Meshtastic vs MeshCore5 min comparison

Hardware choiceChoose which board to buy5 min selector

Key Concepts

LoRaPhysical radio modulation: long range, very low data rate.

LoRaWANStar-topology network: devices connect through a gateway to a cloud server.

MeshtasticOpen-source mesh firmware for ESP32 and nRF52 devices; no gateway needed.

MeshCoreAlternative mesh firmware focused on efficient routing for dense networks.

Frequency Bands

Match your antenna to your region

Using the wrong frequency antenna will result in zero range or potential radio damage.

Region	Frequency	Max TX Power
EU / UK	868 MHz	14 dBm
US / Canada	915 MHz	30 dBm
China	470–510 MHz	17 dBm

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