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title: 'Getting Started'
url: 'https://www.etxmesh.net/getting-started'
markdown: 'https://www.etxmesh.net/getting-started.md'
date: '2026-10-06'
description: "🚀 Getting Started Get your first MeshCore node on the air. Getting started with MeshCore is easier than you might think. You don't need to be a radio expert or an electronics engineer. Start with a supported device, get it configured, and see what you can reach. 📻 1. Get a MeshCore Device Choo…"
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# 🚀 Getting Started

> ## Get your first MeshCore node on the air.

Getting started with MeshCore is easier than you might think.

You don't need to be a radio expert or an electronics engineer. Start with a supported device, get it configured, and see what you can reach.

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## 📻 1. Get a MeshCore Device

Choose a MeshCore-compatible radio device that fits how you plan to use it.

For a first node, we recommend starting with a simple, supported device rather than trying to build a complicated setup.

**[📖 View Supported Hardware →](#)**

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## 💾 2. Install MeshCore

Install the appropriate MeshCore firmware for your device and connect it to the MeshCore application or interface.

**[📖 MeshCore Installation Guide →](#)**

> ⚠️ Make sure you use firmware intended for your specific hardware.

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## ⚙️ 3. Configure Your Node

Give your node a name, configure the appropriate radio settings, and set up your channels.

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