Device type: (varies by infrastructure location – please consult the MSP Mesh Discord for preferred or experimental settings, but default to “Client” or “Client Base”)
Hops:
1-3 hops. Even if only set to 1 hop, it will still repeat mesh traffic according to the originating node’s hop setting
Telemetry settings:
Device Metrics: at least 6 hours unless telemetry is temporarily required for an experimental build.
Environment Metrics (if applicable): at least 6 hours
Position/Location: GPS position coordinates are not required for mesh routing. Stationary nodes should not report their GPS more than once every 12-18 hours. Disable “Smart Location” as it can cause excessive GPS telemetry due to frequent miscalculations in altitude.
Why different than my pocket node?
Most nodes participate in infrastructure behavior to some degree. When we refer here to an “unattended” node, it means a node that is at or above rooftop level in the immediate area, and generally not used to directly send messages or chat.