From 02e51ca5de4326b49e9c651e1e069337e68dba66 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "thomas.ekstrand" Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2024 20:15:41 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Add a comparison table of device roles --- docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx b/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx index 1e4d1750..f831b632 100644 --- a/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx +++ b/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx @@ -30,6 +30,24 @@ Acceptable values: | `CLIENT_HIDDEN` | Client Hidden - Used for nodes that "only speak when spoken to." Turns off all of the routine broadcasts but allows for ad-hoc communication. Still rebroadcasts, but with local only rebroadcast mode (known meshes only). Can be used for clandestine operation or to dramatically reduce airtime / power consumption | | `LOST_AND_FOUND` | Lost and Found - Used to automatically send a text message with current position at frequent intervals to the primary channel for the device: "I'm lost! Position: lat / long" | +#### Role Comparison + +This table shows the **default** values after selecting a preset. As always, individual settings can be adjusted after choosing a preset. + +| Device Role | Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Enabled | Screen Enabled | Power Consumption | Retransmit | Prioritized Routing | Visible in Nodes List | +| -------------- | ----------------------- | -------------- | ----------------- | ---------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | +| CLIENT | Yes | Yes | Regular | Yes | No | Yes | +| CLIENT_MUTE | Yes | Yes | Lowest | No | No | Yes | +| CLIENT_HIDDEN | Yes | Yes | Lowest | Local only | No | No | +| TRACKER | No | No | Regular | No | No | Yes | +| LOST_AND_FOUND | No | No | Regular | No | No | Yes | +| SENSOR | No | No | High | No | No | Yes | +| TAK | Yes | Optional | Low | Yes | No | Yes | +| ROUTER | No | No | High | Yes | Yes | Yes | +| ROUTER_CLIENT | Yes | Yes | Highest | Yes | Yes | Yes | +| REPEATER | No | No | High | Yes | Yes | No | + + ### Rebroadcast Mode This setting defines the device's behavior for how messages are rebroadcasted. From 54e223fddd4323d4cd79939f945b1601d796ff7d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "thomas.ekstrand" Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2024 14:02:13 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] ble/wifi enabled updates --- docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx b/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx index f831b632..044ae889 100644 --- a/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx +++ b/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx @@ -39,13 +39,13 @@ This table shows the **default** values after selecting a preset. As always, ind | CLIENT | Yes | Yes | Regular | Yes | No | Yes | | CLIENT_MUTE | Yes | Yes | Lowest | No | No | Yes | | CLIENT_HIDDEN | Yes | Yes | Lowest | Local only | No | No | -| TRACKER | No | No | Regular | No | No | Yes | -| LOST_AND_FOUND | No | No | Regular | No | No | Yes | -| SENSOR | No | No | High | No | No | Yes | +| TRACKER | Yes | No | Regular | No | No | Yes | +| LOST_AND_FOUND | Yes | No | Regular | No | No | Yes | +| SENSOR | Yes | No | High | No | No | Yes | | TAK | Yes | Optional | Low | Yes | No | Yes | | ROUTER | No | No | High | Yes | Yes | Yes | | ROUTER_CLIENT | Yes | Yes | Highest | Yes | Yes | Yes | -| REPEATER | No | No | High | Yes | Yes | No | +| REPEATER | Yes | No | High | Yes | Yes | No | ### Rebroadcast Mode