Meshtastic is an open-source project that uses LoRa (Long Range radio) technology to enable the creation of autonomous mesh networks. This means Meshtastic devices can communicate with each other without needing a central server or an internet connection. This is particularly useful in places where there is no reliable mobile network or internet.

Or when those are deliberately shut down.

Now that we are aware of the basic networking concepts, let’s take a deeper look at the main protocol of the web - HTTP.

So, what happens if you enter a URL into the browser’s location bar and press ENTER? A very many things, and eventually a website is loaded and rendered.

Let’s check the networking part!