MeshMapper

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The MeshMapper web app will be deprecated in the future once the Android and iOS apps are released publicly on the app stores.

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Override Auto-Configuration?

This will allow you to manually select the radio power setting.

The device was automatically configured based on its hardware profile.

What is a Carpeater?

A carpeater is a repeater that's extremely close to you (usually in your vehicle or pocket), causing interference with wardriving data collection.

This filter has two modes:

• User-specified ID: Ignores all packets from a specific repeater you enter (silent drops, no error log)
• RSSI failsafe: Automatically drops extremely strong signals (≥ -30 dBm) from other repeaters (shows error log)

Enable the checkbox and enter the 2-character hex ID of your carpeater to exclude it from all wardriving data.

Auto Ping Interval

Controls how frequently the app automatically sends pings while in TX/RX Auto or RX Auto mode.

Interval Options:

• 15s — Maximum coverage density, higher mesh load. Best for detailed mapping of small areas or testing specific routes.
• 30s — Balanced coverage and mesh load. Recommended for most wardriving sessions.
• 60s — Lower coverage density, minimal mesh load. Ideal for casual mapping or being respectful during busy network times.

Tip: Shorter intervals create more detailed coverage maps but increase traffic on the mesh network. Choose 30s or 60s when the network is actively being used by others.

External Antenna

Indicates whether you have an external antenna mounted on your vehicle (typically on the roof or magnetic-mounted).

Why this matters:

External antennas outside of your vehicle significantly improve signal propagation and reception range compared to a companion/antenna inside your car. This setting helps correlate coverage data with your actual hardware setup.

When to select YES:

• You have a roof-mounted or magnetic antenna
• You're using an antenna on an extension cable outside your vehicle
• Your device is connected to any external antenna system

When to select NO:

• You're using only the device's antenna that's directly connected to your companion
• Your device is inside your vehicle without external antenna

Radio Power Configuration

We track this for context, allowing us to display the power level of each ping on the map. This is useful for understanding coverage patterns and signal propagation. The app automatically detects your device model and sets the optimal power level based on your hardware capabilities.

Auto-Configuration:

When connected, the app displays the default power with a green indicator. This is based on your specific device model from the hardware database.

Override:

Only manually select power if you have specific hardware knowledge or if your device was not auto-configured — in that case, you must manually select it.

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