Exploring Meshtastic and LoRa Mesh Networks - Rob Allen - PSW #881

Security Weekly Podcast Network (Audio) · Jul 3, 2025 · 1h 8m

This week, we dive into the world of Meshtastic and LoRa—two technologies empowering secure, long-range, and infrastructure-free communication. We'll talk about the origins of Meshtastic, how LoRa radio works, and why mesh networking is revolutionizing off-grid messaging for adventurers, hackers, emergency responders, and privacy advocates alike. We break down the available hardware, walk you through firmware installation, and share real-world use cases of LoRa to create decentralized, encrypted networks. Whether you’re a hacker, a prepper, or just curious about the future of resilient…