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goTenna Mesh allows users to send location data, as well as messages and other data, to other users within range, using a mesh network that can extend multiple miles.
How goTenna Mesh Location Sharing Works
goTenna Mesh devices use a combination of GPS, cellular, and satellite data to determine user locations, and then share this information with other devices in the mesh network. This can be done manually, by selecting the “share location” option on a device, or automatically, by setting the device to share location data continuously. When a device is in the network, it can receive location data from other devices, even if they are not within direct line of sight.
goTenna Mesh Range and Interoperability
The range of a goTenna Mesh device can vary depending on the environment and terrain, but typical ranges are around 1-3 miles in urban areas and up to 5 miles in open terrain. Devices can form networks with other goTenna Mesh devices, as well as with other devices that use the goTenna protocol, such as the goTenna Pro. This allows users to share location data and other information with a wider group of people, even if they are not within direct range of each other.
goTenna Mesh Security and Authentication
goTenna Mesh devices use encryption to secure location data and other information shared within the network. User devices are identified by a unique ID, and devices can only communicate with other devices that have been added to their contact list. This provides a secure and private way for users to share location data and other information with trusted contacts, while preventing unauthorized access to the network.
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