Learn it on a normal network
Start with supported Reticulum software on compatible computers or devices connected through a normal local network. This lets you understand identities, announces and communication without debugging RF at the same time.
Reticulum • Beginner path
START SMALL. NO RASPBERRY PI REQUIRED.
You can learn Reticulum before building permanent infrastructure and before adding a LoRa radio.
Add an RNode
When you are ready for LoRa, use supported hardware running RNode firmware and configure an RNode interface in Reticulum. A Raspberry Pi is only one possible host, not a requirement.
Expand for a reason
After the smallest setup works, experiment with placement, additional nodes and other interfaces. Build infrastructure around an actual need instead of adding complexity for its own sake.
Basic architecture
A SIMPLE LORA TEST.
Host device running Reticulum → RNode LoRa interface → LoRa → RNode → another Reticulum host
The host could be a compatible laptop or other supported computer. The important part is separating the Reticulum software from the RNode radio interface concept.