Getting Started

MeshSat Bridge is a multi-transport gateway that routes messages across mesh, satellite, cellular, and IP networks from a single device.

What is MeshSat?

MeshSat connects heterogeneous communication systems through a unified routing layer. Plug in a Meshtastic radio and an Iridium modem, define routing rules, and messages flow between them automatically.

Three products, one ecosystem:

Product	Description	Deployment
Bridge	Standalone gateway on a Pi/SBC	Docker Compose, self-hosted
Hub	Multi-tenant fleet management	SaaS at hub.meshsat.net
Android	Mobile gateway app	Google Play (coming soon)

This documentation covers the Bridge — the open-source standalone gateway.

Quick Install

curl -fsSL https://get.meshsat.net | sudo bash

This installs MeshSat as a Docker container in standalone mode. See the Installation guide for manual setup and air-gapped options.

After Install

1. Open http://<your-ip>:6050 in a browser
2. MeshSat auto-detects USB devices (Meshtastic radios, Iridium modems, etc.)
3. Configure interfaces and routing rules from the dashboard
4. Messages begin flowing between connected transports

Next Steps

• Installation — detailed setup options
• Configuration — environment variables and settings
• Hardware Setup — supported devices and wiring
• Transports — per-transport guides