Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Intro video for the PoE (Power over Ethernet) Meshtastic Build

**Note**
Things like Python CLI and potentially other things are not supported over the network. This is primarily for non-JSON MQTT

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discord.gg/XGhftQw9Mt

 
== Our Shop ==
thecommschannel.myshopify.com/collections/meshtastic-gear

Video showing connecting and configuring Meshtastic:
youtu.be/HzddKyepqxA?si=ZLgUuEzgIEiLV7JO&t=277

Please know, I may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the affiliate links below at no cost to you:

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===Optional items seen in the video===
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Signal Analyzer:
amzn.to/3I4UHej

Amcrest PoE Switch (Confirmed working):
[My model does not show up on Amazon and has been replaced with a newer model that has been reported to not work]

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===Standard Build Parts List===
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Meshtastic Starter Kit
store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2

Alternative older model Meshtastic Starter Kit (If one above is out of stock)
store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-meshtastic-starter-kit-alternative-with-rak5005-o-base?ref=tc2

Small Antenna if mounting on top of enclosure:
store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?ref=tc2

Alternative large antenna for mounting on pole:
store.rokland.com/products/9-dbi-low-profile-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-for-helium-sensecap-m1-bobcat-freedomfi-mntd?ref=tc2

IPEX to N Connector:
store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178?ref=tc2
[Alternatives if out of stock ➡️ Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3"]
amzn.to/3vDM1bQ
digikey.com/en/products/detail/rf-solutions/CBA-NF-UFL/5845756

IPEX to SMA (optional if preferred over N Connector):
amzn.to/48LSQqc ➡️ (Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3")

KMR240 Cable (Optional if using large antenna)
amzn.to/47HzGRf

Waterproof Enclosure: (Out Of stock - More coming soon)
**MAKE SURE ITS THE FOLLOWING SIZE**
(7.9 * 3.9 * 2.8(200×100×70mm))
If that size isn't available, they're out of stock.
amzn.to/4b0LWiw

Antenna Mount:
amzn.to/3U8mTE6

PoE UPS:
amzn.to/3UsZldp

PoE Splitter:
amzn.to/49pTgCO

Ethernet Cable Gland
store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-ethernet-cable-gland-pigtail-sku-920069?ref=tc2

Alternative Ethernet Cable Gland (2 pack) (M20 CAT 6)
amzn.to/3HTiGgq

Ethernet Cable:
Get whatever length you need to reach
amzn.to/3UMYWm6

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===Networked Build Parts List===
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Meshtastic Starter Kit
store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2

Alternative older model Meshtastic Starter Kit (If one above is out of stock)
store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-meshtastic-starter-kit-alternative-with-rak5005-o-base?ref=tc2

WisBlock Ethernet Module:
store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-ethernet-module-rak13800-pid-100076?ref=tc2

RAK19018 PoE Module
store.rokland.com/products/poe-module-silvertel-ag9905mt-for-rak13800-rak19018-pid-100095?ref=tc2

Small Antenna if mounting on top of enclosure:
store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?ref=tc2

Alternative large antenna for mounting on pole:
store.rokland.com/products/9-dbi-low-profile-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-for-helium-sensecap-m1-bobcat-freedomfi-mntd?ref=tc2

IPEX to N Connector:
store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178?ref=tc2
[Alternatives if out of stock ➡️ Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3"]
amzn.to/3vDM1bQ
digikey.com/en/products/detail/rf-solutions/CBA-NF-UFL/5845756

IPEX to SMA (optional if preferred over N Connector):
amzn.to/48LSQqc ➡️ (Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3")

KMR240 Cable (Optional if using large antenna)
amzn.to/47HzGRf

Waterproof Enclosure:
**MAKE SURE ITS THE FOLLOWING SIZE**
(7.9 * 3.9 * 2.8(200×100×70mm))
If that size isn't available, they're out of stock.
amzn.to/4b0LWiw

Antenna Mount:
amzn.to/3U8mTE6

PoE Splitter:
amzn.to/49pTgCO

PoE Injector
store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-poe-injector-with-cord-sku-910076?ref=tc2

Alternative PoE Injector
amzn.to/42yK2BU

Ethernet Cable Gland
store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-ethernet-cable-gland-pigtail-sku-920069?ref=tc2

Alternative Ethernet Cable Gland (2 pack) (M20 CAT 6)
amzn.to/3HTiGgq

Ethernet Cable:
Get whatever length you need to reach
amzn.to/483FswE