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title: Nodi

parent: User Guide

nav_order: 4

last_updated: 2026-06-02

description: Browse, filter, and sort mesh nodes — view details, signal quality, roles, and quick actions.

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Tff7b72- node-list

Tff7b72- mesh-nodes

Tc9d1d9 - peers

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Tc9d1d9# Nodi

The Nodes screen displays all devices visible on your mesh network.

Tc9d1d9## Node List

The node list shows every node your radio has heard, including:

Tff7b72- **Node name** — user-configured long name

Tff7b72- **Short name** — 4-character identifier

Tff7b72- **Signal quality** — last heard signal strength

Tff7b72- **Last heard** — time since last communication

Tff7b72- **Distance** — estimated distance (if positions are shared)

Tff7b72- **Battery** — remote node battery level (if telemetry is enabled)

Tc9d1d9### Node Status Indicators

| Badge | Meaning |

| ---------- | ------------------------------------- |

| 🟢 Online | Node heard within the last 15 minutes |

| 🟡 Away | Node heard within the last 2 hours |

| 🔴 Offline | Node not heard for over 2 hours |

| ⭐ Favorite | Node marked as favorite by the user |

Tc9d1d9### Node Roles

Nodes can be configured with different roles that affect their mesh behavior:

| Ruolo | Descrizione |

| -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |

| Client | Standard end-user device |

| Base Client | Treats favorited-node traffic as Router Late priority; all other traffic as Client |

| Client Mute | Receives but doesn't retransmit |

| Client Nascosto | Like Client Mute, plus hides from node list |

| Router | Prioritizes message forwarding; stays awake to relay |

| Router Late | Infrastructure node that rebroadcasts once, but only after all other modes (provides supplemental coverage) |

| Tf85149~~Router Client~~ | ⚠️ **Deprecated** (removed in firmware 2.3.15) — no longer selectable; use Router or Client instead |

| Tf85149~~Repeater~~ | ⚠️ **Deprecated** (removed in firmware 2.7.11) — no longer selectable; use Router instead |

| Tracker | Optimized for position reporting at regular intervals |

| Sensore | Optimized for telemetry reporting |

| TAK | Interoperates with TAK systems (sends/receives CoT) |

| TAK Tracker | TAK position reporting only |

| Lost & Found | Continuous position beacon for recovery |

Tc9d1d9### Choosing a Role

Most users should keep the default **Client** role. Consider a different role when:

Tff7b72- **Router** — You have a node in a fixed, elevated location with reliable power (rooftop, hilltop). Routers stay awake continuously to relay messages for others and are essential for extending mesh coverage. Don't use Router on battery-powered handheld devices.

Tff7b72- **Router Late** — An infrastructure node that always rebroadcasts packets once but only after all other routing modes have had their turn. Provides supplemental coverage for local clusters without competing with primary routers.

Tff7b72- **Client Base** — Treats traffic from/to your favorited nodes with Router Late priority (ensuring those messages get extra relay coverage) while handling everything else as a normal Client.

Tff7b72- **Client Mute** — You want to receive mesh traffic but not contribute to relaying. Useful for monitoring-only devices or to reduce congestion in dense areas.

Tff7b72- **Tracker** — An unattended device whose sole purpose is broadcasting its GPS position (e.g., a vehicle, pet, or asset). Sleeps between broadcasts to conserve battery.

Tff7b72- **Sensor** — An unattended device reporting environmental telemetry (temperature, humidity, air quality). Similar power profile to Tracker.

Tff7b72- **TAK / TAK Tracker** — Only needed if interoperating with ATAK/WinTAK systems. See [Tff7b72TAK Integration](Te6edf3tak) for details.

Tff7b72> 💡 **Tip:** The mesh works best when most nodes are **Client** or **Router**. Too many Mute nodes reduces mesh resilience; too many Routers in a dense area can cause congestion. A good rule of thumb: one Router per 5–10 Clients in your area.

Tc9d1d9### Encryption Indicators

Nodes display encryption status icons next to their name:

| Icon | Meaning |

| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

| 🔒 Locked | Communication uses PKI (public key infrastructure) — end-to-end encrypted with verified identity |

| 🔓 Unlocked | Communication uses shared channel PSK — encrypted but identity not individually verified |

| ⚠️ Mismatch | Public key mismatch — the node's key has changed since last seen (investigate before trusting) |

Tff7b72> 💡 **Tip:** PKI encryption (firmware 2.5+) provides stronger security than channel PSK because each node has a unique key pair. If you see a key mismatch warning, the node may have been reset or compromised.

Tc9d1d9## Quick Actions

From the node list, you can:

Tff7b72- **Tap** a node to view its detail page

Tff7b72- **Long-press** for quick actions:

Tff7b72- Mark/remove favorite

Tff7b72- Mute/unmute notifications

Tff7b72- Send a direct message

Tff7b72- Trace route

Tff7b72- Ignore/unignore

Tff7b72- Rimuovi Nodo

Tc9d1d9## Filtering & Sorting

Tc9d1d9### Text Search

Type in the search field to filter nodes by name or short name. The filter updates in real time as you type.

Tc9d1d9### Filter Toggles

| Filtro | Descrizione |

| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

| **Only online** | Show only nodes heard within the last 15 minutes |

| **Only direct** | Show only nodes with direct (non-relayed) connections |

| **Include unknown** | Show nodes that haven't sent user info yet |

| **Exclude infrastructure** | Hide infrastructure-role nodes (Router, Repeater, Router Late, Client Base) |

| **Exclude MQTT** | Hide nodes heard only via MQTT internet bridge |

| **Show ignored** | Show nodes you've previously dismissed or muted |

Tc9d1d9### Sort Options

| Sort | Descrizione |

| ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |

| **Last heard** (default) | Most recently heard nodes first |

| **Alphabetical** | Sorted by node long name |

| **Distance** | Nearest nodes first (requires position sharing) |

| **Hops away** | Fewest relay hops first |

| **Channel** | Grouped by channel index |

| **Via MQTT** | Grouped by MQTT vs. radio-heard |

| **Favorites** | Favorited nodes first |

Tc9d1d9## Node Detail

Tapping a node opens the detail view with comprehensive information. See [Tff7b72Node Metrics](Te6edf3node-metrics) for full details on metrics and telemetry.


The detail screen includes device info, position, and action buttons:


Inline status indicators show key metrics at a glance:

| Indicator | Screenshot |

| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |

| Signal quality |  |

| Livello batteria |  |

| Hop count |  |

| Ricevuto più di recente |  |

| Distanza |  |

Tc9d1d9### Device Links ("I want one")

When a node's hardware is recognized, the detail view shows a collapsible **"I want one"** section linking to places to buy or learn more about that device: the vendor's product page, product variants, and regional marketplace listings (such as AliExpress, Amazon, and supported retailers), filtered to your country. Each link opens through the Ta5d6ff`msh.to` redirect service. Devices with no matching links don't show the section.

A full, browsable directory of every link is also available under **Settings → Device Links**.

Tc9d1d9## Related Topics

Tff7b72- [Tff7b72Node Metrics](Te6edf3node-metrics) — detailed telemetry dashboards for each node

Tff7b72- [Tff7b72Messages & Channels](Te6edf3messages-and-channels) — send a direct message to a node

Tff7b72- [Tff7b72Map & Waypoints](Te6edf3map-and-waypoints) — view node positions geographically

Tff7b72- [Tff7b72Discovery](Te6edf3discovery) — traceroute and neighbor info for topology exploration

Tff7b72- [Tff7b72Signal Meter](Te6edf3signal-meter) — understand what the signal bars mean

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