First setup

Every unit comes with the same published defaults. Change them before you deploy, or anyone who knows the defaults can reach your node.

Setup order for a new node

1. Flash the firmware. See Flash a node.
2. Set the LoRa region. Without it, the radio never transmits. See Meshtastic radio setup.
3. Connect. For Full, join the Antihunter Wi-Fi network (password antihunt3r123), open http://192.168.4.1, and log in as admin with the same password. For Headless, open a serial monitor at 115200 baud.
4. Lock it down (below).
5. Run a scan, only where you have permission.

Lock down the defaults

• Access point name and password: System → Settings → Access point.
• Web login: change the admin password in the same place.
• Node ID: set it in the web UI, or with @ALL CONFIG_NODEID:AH02. Node IDs are 2 to 5 letters or digits.
• Mesh channel: make your own encrypted channel primary and turn off the public one. See Meshtastic radio setup.
• Erase key: write down the key the flasher showed, and change it under System → Settings → Danger zone. See Secure wipe.

Two settings that apply to most scans

• The node ignores devices weaker than −95 dBm. Change it with @ALL CONFIG_RSSI:-80.
• Scans that hop channels use channels 1 to 11. Change them with @ALL CONFIG_CHANNELS:1,6,11.

If you cannot reach the node

For Full, confirm you joined the Antihunter network and opened http://192.168.4.1. For the mesh, the radio needs its LoRa region set. See Troubleshooting.