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3 published articlesStart here: Meshtastic MQTT: Connecting Your Mesh to the Internet

Meshtastic MQTT: Connecting Your Mesh to the Internet

Your Meshtastic mesh can bridge messages to the internet via MQTT, connecting with nodes in other cities and feeding data into tools like Home Assistant. Here is how the setup works and what to watch out for.

By BFGNeil on 5/15/2026

Meshtastic Node Roles Explained: Client, Router, Repeater, and When to Use Each

Meshtastic gives every node a role that controls how it behaves in the mesh. Here is what each role actually does and when to use it.

MeshtasticIoT

By BFGNeil on 5/8/2026

How Many Meshtastic Nodes Do You Need for Good Coverage?

Planning a Meshtastic network? The answer to how many nodes you need isn't just about quantity. Placement and elevation matter far more than most people expect.

MeshtasticIoT

By BFGNeil on 5/6/2026