MC Client Tools

A reference guide for the tools available in the MeshCore client app. Access all tools by tapping the ⋮ (3 dots) in the upper right corner and selecting Tools.

Contents

Trace Path: Manual

Trace a path through the mesh by entering repeater IDs manually or selecting them from a list. Each selected node adds its hex ID to the path sequence. MeshCore will send a test packet along the defined route and report SNR and latency at each hop.

Note: Paths must be round-trip — if your destination can't hear you directly, append the return path in reverse. A single node selection performs a simple ping and reports SNR and round-trip time.

Steps:

  1. Tap ⋮ → Tools → Trace Path — Manual
  2. Tap + to add repeaters to your path
  3. Select repeaters from the list in the order you want the packet to travel
  4. Append the return path in reverse if needed (e.g. 1A,34,56,F2,56,34,1A)
  5. Tap Trace to send and view results

Trace Path: Using Map

Trace a path visually by tapping repeaters on the map in the order you want the packet to travel. MeshCore overlays numbers on the map showing each node's position in the route. Requires GPS enabled or a manually set position in the client app.

Steps:

  1. Tap ⋮ → Tools → Trace Path — Using Map
  2. Tap repeaters on the map in the desired route order
  3. Ensure the path is round-trip — tap back through the return route
  4. Tap Trace to send and view hop-by-hop SNR and latency results

Antenna Coverage

Visualize your antenna's coverage area on a map based on terrain data. Useful for planning repeater placement and identifying gaps in coverage before deploying hardware.

Steps:

  1. Tap ⋮ → Tools → Antenna Coverage
  2. Select the repeater or node to analyze
  3. Adjust parameters as needed
  4. View the coverage overlay on the map

Line of Sight

Check line of sight between two points on the map using terrain analysis. Helps determine whether a direct radio path is possible between two locations before installation.

Steps:

  1. Tap ⋮ → Tools → Line of Sight
  2. Select or place your start and end points on the map
  3. View the terrain profile and line of sight result

RX Log

Watch a live log of all packets received by your radio. Useful for debugging, monitoring network activity, and verifying that your node is hearing traffic on the mesh.

Steps:

  1. Tap ⋮ → Tools → RX Log
  2. Watch incoming packets scroll in real time
  3. Each entry shows packet type, SNR, and RSSI

Discover Nearby Nodes

Scan the network for nearby nodes and clients. Sends a discovery request over LoRa and displays responding nodes with their signal strength.

Steps:

  1. Tap ⋮ → Tools → Discover Nearby Nodes
  2. Wait for the scan to complete
  3. View the list of responding nodes with SNR and RSSI data

Discover Regions

Scan the network for nearby regions (room servers and repeater groups). Useful for finding what channels and rooms are accessible from your current location.

Steps:

  1. Tap ⋮ → Tools → Discover Regions
  2. Wait for the scan to complete
  3. View the list of discovered regions and their signal data

Noise Floor

Monitor your radio's noise floor in real time as a live dBm chart. Useful for diagnosing interference, finding a clean installation location, and verifying your antenna system is working correctly.

Steps:

  1. Tap ⋮ → Tools → Noise Floor
  2. Watch the live dBm chart update in real time
  3. A lower, stable noise floor indicates a cleaner RF environment — aim for the lowest reading possible at your install location