Colorado Meshcommunity network
Colorado MeshCoreis home base for Colorado's open MeshCore mesh — for newcomers getting on the air, operators running infrastructure, and the community keeping it online. Track the network on the live map, open the tools, and join the volunteers building resilient off-grid communication across the Front Range and beyond.
Live network signal
Colorado Mesh at a glance
Map-derived metrics streamed from the public live network map. Numbers update on a short interval and may dip when MQTT ingest is paused.
Nodes Online
Heard within freshness window
Mapped Nodes
Visible on the live network map
Active Repeaters
Reporting on the live map
Plan a node, find a free prefix, talk to a radio.
Naming, prefix planning, and field utilities live under /tools. Each one consumes the same live map data so identifiers stay coordinated.
Repeater name wizard
Compose a standards-aligned repeater name using region, city, landmark, and node type.
Companion name builder
Build a personal MeshCore identity that fits inside the 23-character limit.
Public-key prefix matrix
See live prefix occupancy across Colorado Mesh and pick a free first byte.
Serial USB console
Connect to a MeshCore node over USB from the browser. Manual send and canned commands.
Build a resilient mesh that belongs to its operators.
Colorado Mesh is a volunteer-run effort to keep a decentralized, community-owned LoRa mesh online across Colorado. We deploy infrastructure, document setup paths, and share the same live data that operators rely on in the field.
Open LoRa mesh, no internet required
MeshCore is an open-source LoRa mesh networking firmware. Dedicated repeaters carry traffic, companion devices stay quiet, and messages can travel many hops without hitting the public internet. The protocol is purpose-built for city-scale infrastructure, off-grid travel, and emergency communication.
- Up to 64 hops with intelligent repeater routing
- AES-256-GCM / ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption
- Solar-friendly repeaters; companions stay light-weight
There's a doorway for every visitor.
Whether you're flashing your first companion, running a hilltop repeater, or just here to follow the community, the docs, tools, and live network all link back together.
First time on the mesh
Pick a radio, flash MeshCore, get your first messages flowing.
Run repeaters and tools
Plan a hilltop install, pick a free prefix, and watch the live network from one console.
Help build the network
Meet the volunteers behind Colorado MeshCore and join the operator Discord.
Why join Colorado Mesh?
Be part of Colorado's open mesh — built by neighbors, run by volunteers.
Off-grid by design
Reach across the Front Range when cell and Wi-Fi go dark. LoRa-based MeshCore needs no carrier, tower, or subscription.
Operator-built network
Hilltop repeaters, room servers, and companion devices are run by volunteers across Denver, Boulder, and the high country.
Open source backbone
No vendor lock-in. Firmware, tooling, and this site are open source so anyone can audit, fork, or contribute.
Mountain coverage focus
Routing tuned for Front Range geography — peaks, foothills, and metro rooftops working together as one mesh.
Join the operator community
Coordinate repeaters, ask questions, and stay current on network changes. Free to join, no experience required.