Repeaters wanted!
Help strengthen the MeshCore network by placing a repeater. Hundreds of people are already participating – will you be next?
The network is growing fast
Why are repeaters so important?
The MeshCore network works by forwarding messages from device to device. The more devices there are, the stronger the network. Repeaters are fixed devices that are on 24/7 and forward messages.
By placing a repeater on your balcony, roof or other high location you help strengthen the network. Especially in rural areas and on the edges of cities repeaters are urgently needed to expand coverage.
Hundreds of people are already participating with a repeater, but the more the better! Every repeater helps make the network more reliable and wider.
Why place a repeater?
Help your neighborhood
With a repeater you help your neighborhood, city or region stay reachable during emergencies. You make a difference!
Strengthen the network
Every repeater makes the network stronger and more reliable. Your contribution really counts – especially in rural areas.
Low cost
From just a few tens of euros you can have a repeater. No monthly costs, no subscriptions. One-time and done.
Low energy
A repeater only consumes a few euros per year in electricity. Super efficient and always on.
Easy to install
You don't need technical knowledge. The community is happy to help you install and configure.
Join the community
Become part of a growing community of hundreds of people preparing the Netherlands for emergencies.
What do you need?
To place a repeater you don't need much:
1. A good location
Preferably high (balcony, roof, attic), but not necessarily. The higher, the further the range. Even a window on the ground floor can help!
2. A repeater device
You can have a repeater from just a few tens of euros. The community is happy to advise you which device is best for your situation and budget.
💡 Tip for outdoors without power outlet
Want a ready-made outdoor solar repeater? Then the Seeed Studio SenseCAP P1 Pro is recommended. It has a built-in solar panel, battery and mesh module – completely self-sufficient!
3. Power supply
A repeater must be on 24/7. You connect it to an outlet (consumes ~€2-5 per year) or to a solar panel for completely autonomous operation.
4. Internet access (optional)
A repeater works without internet. But with a WiFi or Ethernet connection you can remotely monitor and update your repeater.
Ideal locations for a repeater
These locations are perfect for a repeater:
High in the city
Apartment building, office building, or other high location in the city
In the countryside
Farm, house in rural area – connects city with countryside
Hills and heights
Natural heights have enormous range
Edge of the city
Connects city with rural area – super valuable!
Coast and nature areas
Helps hikers, sailors and nature lovers
Business premises
Companies can also help with a repeater
Extra wanted in these areas
In these regions there is extra need for repeaters:
- 📍 Rural areas around major cities
- 📍 Rural areas between cities
- 📍 Coastal areas and islands
- 📍 Nature areas and hiking routes
- 📍 Edges of existing networks
How to participate?
Participating is simple:
Join the Telegram group
Join the MeshCore Telegram group and let them know you want to place a repeater. Mention your location (city/region) and whether you already have a device.
Get advice from the community
The community will help you with advice: which device to buy, where to place it, how to set it up. There are hundreds of people in that group who are happy to help you!
Get a repeater
Buy a suitable device. The community will advise you which is best for your situation and budget – from just a few tens of euros you can get started!
Install and configure
With help from the community you install and configure the repeater. It's easier than you think!
Go live and help the network!
Your repeater is now active and helping to strengthen the network. You are now a network hero! 🎉
What do other repeater operators say?
"I have a repeater on my balcony in The Hague. No effort for me, but it helps hundreds of people in the area. Great feeling!"
— Mark, The Hague
"I live in the countryside and thought: can I also make a difference? My repeater now connects the city with the rural area. Cool!"
— Linda, Gelderland
"The community helped me really well with installation. My repeater was up within an hour. Easier than I thought!"
— Jeroen, Rotterdam
Frequently asked questions
How much does a repeater cost?
From just a few tens of euros you can have a repeater. This is a one-time investment with no monthly costs. Power consumption is minimal (~€2-5 per year). Want a ready-made outdoor solar repeater? Then the Seeed Studio SenseCAP P1 Pro is a good option with built-in solar panel and battery.
Do I need technical knowledge?
No! The community is happy to help you install and configure. There are hundreds of people in the Telegram group who can help you step by step.
Do I need to live high up?
Preferably yes, but it's not required. The higher, the further the range. But even a repeater on the ground floor or in a rural area already helps enormously!
How much power does a repeater consume?
Very little! A repeater only consumes a few euros per year in electricity. You can also connect it to a solar panel for completely autonomous operation.
Can I monitor my repeater?
Yes! If your repeater is connected to WiFi or Ethernet you can remotely monitor it, update it and see statistics. This is optional – a repeater also works without internet.
What if I move?
No problem! You can just take your repeater with you to your new home. Or you can leave it behind and place a new one at your new location.
Become a network hero!
Help strengthen the MeshCore network. Place a repeater and make a difference for your neighborhood and all of the Netherlands. Join the Telegram group for help and advice!