Nodes List

The Nodes tab shows every device your radio has heard on the mesh. Tap any node for details.

Node Status

Element	Meaning
	Short Name & Long Name — each node has a short name (up to 4 bytes) shown in the coloured circle and a long name displayed next to it. The circle colour is derived from the node number. The short name can be an emoji or initials.
	Online — the node has been heard recently and is considered online.
	Idle / Sleeping — the node has not been heard from recently and may be asleep or out of range.
	Hops Away — the number of intermediate nodes relaying messages between you and this node. No hops means direct communication.

Encryption

Icon	Meaning
	Shared Key — direct messages are using the shared key for the channel.
	Public Key Encryption — direct messages use public key infrastructure. Requires firmware 2.5+.
	Public Key Mismatch — public key does not match the previously recorded key. Verify the contact out-of-band.

Device Roles

Each node is configured with a role that determines how it behaves on the mesh. Roles are shown in the node detail view.

Icon	Role	Description
	Client	Standard end-user device. Sends and receives messages, shares position.
	Client Mute	Like Client but does not forward packets from other devices. Reduces mesh traffic near congested areas.
	Client Hidden	Only broadcasts as needed for stealth or power savings.
	Client Base	Rooftop node that distributes messages widely from nearby Client Mute nodes.
	Router	Dedicated infrastructure node — prioritises packet forwarding. Not for rooftops or mobile nodes.
	Router Late	Like Router but rebroadcasts once after all other nodes. Better suited to rooftop deployments.
	Tracker	Broadcasts GPS position packets as priority. Optimised for frequent location reporting.
	Sensor	Broadcasts telemetry packets as priority. Optimised for sensor data.
	TAK	Optimised for ATAK system communication. Reduces routine broadcasts.
	TAK Tracker	Enables automatic TAK PLI broadcasts. Reduces routine broadcasts.
	Lost and Found	Broadcasts location as a message to the default channel to assist with device recovery.

Choosing the Right Device Role →

Complete Node Row Examples

The full node row shows the circle avatar, battery level, encryption status, last-heard time, device role, signal strength, and log indicators all at once.

Compact Node Row Examples

Additional Icons

Tap a node and scroll to the Logs section for detailed metrics:

Log	Description
	Direction and distance to the node based on GPS. Requires both devices to share location.
	The numbered circle shows which channel the node uses. Only shown for secondary channels (not primary channel 0).
	Battery level, voltage, channel utilisation, and airtime reported by the node.
	GPS position data including latitude, longitude, and altitude.
	Sensor data: temperature, humidity, barometric pressure.
	Motion or door open/close alerts from the node.
	Recorded trace route paths showing the hops a message took through the mesh.

Node Detail View

Tap any node to see the full detail view with hardware info, signal metrics, environment sensors, and log navigation:

Device Configuration Docs →