update readme for #21

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@ -19,7 +19,11 @@ These are general requirements. Refer to the [official docs](https://meshtastic.
If your node can be heard by another node already reporting to MQTT, that's it! If your node can be heard by another node already reporting to MQTT, that's it!
To enable MQTT reporting: #### Important update as of August, 2024
Meshtastic has [made a change to their MQTT server](https://meshtastic.org/blog/recent-public-mqtt-broker-changes/):
> Only position packets with imprecise location information [10-16 bits] will be passed to the topic, ensuring that sensitive data is not exposed.
#### To enable MQTT reporting
- Enable the MQTT module, using all default settings, possibly with a custom root topic - Enable the MQTT module, using all default settings, possibly with a custom root topic
- View nodes around your area on the map to find MQTT topics being used - View nodes around your area on the map to find MQTT topics being used
- Configure your node to connect to wifi or otherwise connect to the internet - Configure your node to connect to wifi or otherwise connect to the internet