diff --git a/docs/settings/config/channels.mdx b/docs/settings/config/channels.mdx index 41d36e94..ae786880 100644 --- a/docs/settings/config/channels.mdx +++ b/docs/settings/config/channels.mdx @@ -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. ::: @@ -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. ::: - ### 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.