removed modem setting info from channel roles

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sigmahour 2022-10-11 12:12:44 -04:00
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@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ The Channels config options are: Index, Roles, and Settings. Channel config uses
:::info
**Channel Settings** (as described on this page) should not be confused with [Modem Preset Settings](/docs/settings/config/lora#modem-preset)
[Modem Preset Settings](/docs/settings/config/lora#modem-preset) contain the modem configuration (frequency settings, spreading factor, bandwidth, etc.) used for the LoRa radio. These settings are identical for all channels and can **not** be unique per channel. Modem settings are directly applied to the Primary channel from which all Secondary channels derive their modem settings.
[Modem Preset Settings](/docs/settings/config/lora#modem-preset) contain the modem configuration (frequency settings, spreading factor, bandwidth, etc.) used for the LoRa radio. These settings are identical for all channels and can **not** be unique per channel.
**Channel Settings** contain information for segregating message groups, configuring optional encryption, and enabling or disabling messaging over internet gateways. These settings **are** unique and configurable per channel.
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@ -40,7 +40,6 @@ _Indexing_ can not be modified.
You can **not** have `DISABLED` channels inbetween active channels such as `PRIMARY` and `SECONDARY`. Active channels must be consecutive.
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### Role
Each channel is assigned one of 3 roles:
@ -49,10 +48,8 @@ Each channel is assigned one of 3 roles:
- This is the first channel that is created for you on initial setup.
- Can not be disabled.
- Only one primary channel can exist.
- All secondary channels derive their [Modem Presets](/docs/settings/config/lora#modem-preset) from this channel.
- Direct messages are only available on this channel.
2. `SECONDARY` or `2`
- Derives its [Modem Preset](/docs/settings/config/lora#modem-preset) from the primary channel.
- Can modify the encryption key (psk).
3. `DISABLED` or `0`
- The channel is no longer available for use.
@ -72,14 +69,13 @@ The full globally unique ID will be `name.id` where ID is base36 encoded. Assumi
### Name
A short identifier _(< 12 bytes)_ for the channel.
A short identifier for the channel. _(< 12 bytes)_
| Reserved Name | Purpose |
| :--------------------: | :----------------: |
| `""` (default) | If left empty on the primary channel, this designates the `default` channel. |
| `admin` | On Secondary channels, the name `admin` (case sensitive) designates the `admin` channel used to administer nodes over the mesh |
### PSK
The encryption key used for private channels.