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ABSTRACT: Boston Mesh
The Greater Boston Mesh (BostonMe.sh) is a volunteer-led, open community project focused on building a secure and reliable off-grid communication network throughout the greater Boston area, using affordable, low-power radio devices. The area has two parallel networks running on MeshCore and Meshtastic.
LINKS: BostonMe.sh | Getting Started | |
AI OVERVIEW:
The Greater Boston Mesh is a volunteer-led community building a secure, decentralized, off-grid communication network in the Boston area using Meshtastic and MeshCore technologies. It allows for private text messaging and location sharing without cellular or internet service. The project includes local enthusiasts who setup nodes, coordinate coverage, and share knowledge.
What is the Boston Mesh Group?
- Mission: Creating a resilient, open-source communication system designed for emergency use, community mesh networks, and areas with limited infrastructure.
- Technologies: The group works with Meshtastic (LoRa radio mesh) and MeshCore to connect devices over long distances.
- Activities: The community holds in-person meetings, helps with node installation, and organizes networking events to improve coverage across Massachusetts.
- Alternative Name: Sometimes referred to as part of the broader, volunteer-driven Mass Mesh project.
Usage Examples for Boston Mesh
- Off-Grid Communication: Sending messages during emergencies or when cellular service is unreliable or entirely unavailable.
- Location Sharing: Tracking members during hiking, hiking, or large public events.
- Node Development: Setting up personal, low-power LoRa radio nodes at home to increase the overall city mesh coverage.
- Direct Interaction: Using the Meshtastic phone app to chat directly with others within the mesh network.
Synonyms and Related Groups
- Greater Boston Mesh (Main community hub: bostonme.sh).
- Mass Mesh.
- Boston Meshnet/Meshtastic (Facebook Group).
- New England Mesh & Outdoors
- For more information and to get involved, the community suggests checking out the Greater Boston Mesh website or attending their meetings.
- Use Cases: Ideal for communities, hiking, biking, disaster preparedness, or secure, private communication, utilizing 915 MHz frequencies.
SPONSORS:
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OUR NETWORKS (repeater, router, router_late, & client_base devices):
– MeshMap.me/net/(add network listing)
OUR ACTIVE NODES (client, client_mute, & companion devices):
– MeshMap.me/node/(add node listing)
– MeshMap.me/node/(add node listing)
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