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ABSTRACT: NOLA Mesh Project
The NOLA Mesh Project is Helping Everyone Mesh.
LINKS: NOLAMeshProject.com | Getting Started | |
AI OVERVIEW:
The NOLA Mesh Project is a local initiative focused on building a private, decentralized, off-grid communication network in the Greater New Orleans area using Meshtastic LoRa radio technology. This community-driven network operates independently of cellular or Wi-Fi services, making it a reliable tool for text communication during power outages or storm-related infrastructure damage.
Key Aspects of the NOLA Mesh Project:
- Technology: Uses low-power LoRa radio nodes that communicate directly with each other to form a mesh network, often with nodes placed on tall structures for better coverage.
- Purpose: Primarily aimed at enhancing community disaster communication and building a sustainable, decentralized, community-owned, and solar-powerable network.
- Community Support: The project encourages residents to build, connect, and support the network by hosting their own nodes, which can act as clients or repeaters to expand coverage.
- Coordination: Activities often involve community meetups, software, and hardware configurations
- 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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