Repeater Classification

GOME MeshCore Repeater Classification (WIP)¶

Below is an attempt to classify repeaters so they can be deployed and managed according to a consistent spec. These categories describe the repeater’s intended role in the network (not just what it happens to do on a good day).

Backbone¶

Purpose: High-impact sites that keep multiple parts of the city mesh well connected.
Rule: 30+ neighbors
Typical hardware: Prefer full 1W units + Seeed 8 dBi antennas (at a bare minimum: Alfa 5.8 dBi).
Notes: Usually higher sites / wider footprint. If it fails, large areas lose good paths or the mesh becomes significantly weaker.

Examples:

CAN
GAT_R1
AlxR2

Regional¶

Purpose: Placed primarily to connect communities / bridge gaps between parts of the mesh (it may also provide local coverage).
Rule: <30 neighbors, and its primary intent/role is linking two (or a few) community areas.
Repeater IDs: Regional repeaters use the C Block of repeater IDs.
Typical hardware: Prefer full 1W units + Seeed 8 dBi antennas (at a bare minimum: Alfa 5.8 dBi).

Examples:

TOO
NEW
SILO REPEATER
phr4

Community¶

Purpose: Primarily for local coverage and capacity within one community/neighborhood area.
Rule: <30 neighbors, and its primary intent/role is local service rather than bridging.
Typical hardware: Prefer 0.3W units + Alfa 5.8 dBi antenna.

Examples:

MrAlders0n_R1
MrAlders0n_R5
MAY
VA3TEC_R1
NIS_RPTR1
TBRG_R2