Reticulum/docs/manual/index.html

235 lines
15 KiB
HTML
Raw Normal View History

2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8" />
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
2022-05-13 18:19:54 +00:00
<title>Reticulum Network Stack Manual &#8212; Reticulum Network Stack 0.3.6 beta documentation</title>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="_static/pygments.css" />
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="_static/classic.css" />
<script data-url_root="./" id="documentation_options" src="_static/documentation_options.js"></script>
<script src="_static/jquery.js"></script>
<script src="_static/underscore.js"></script>
<script src="_static/doctools.js"></script>
<link rel="index" title="Index" href="genindex.html" />
<link rel="search" title="Search" href="search.html" />
<link rel="next" title="What is Reticulum?" href="whatis.html" />
</head><body>
<div class="related" role="navigation" aria-label="related navigation">
<h3>Navigation</h3>
<ul>
<li class="right" style="margin-right: 10px">
<a href="genindex.html" title="General Index"
accesskey="I">index</a></li>
<li class="right" >
<a href="whatis.html" title="What is Reticulum?"
accesskey="N">next</a> |</li>
2022-05-13 18:19:54 +00:00
<li class="nav-item nav-item-0"><a href="#">Reticulum Network Stack 0.3.6 beta documentation</a> &#187;</li>
2021-05-17 14:06:25 +00:00
<li class="nav-item nav-item-this"><a href="">Reticulum Network Stack Manual</a></li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
</ul>
</div>
<div class="document">
<div class="documentwrapper">
<div class="bodywrapper">
<div class="body" role="main">
2021-05-17 14:06:25 +00:00
<div class="section" id="reticulum-network-stack-manual">
<h1>Reticulum Network Stack Manual<a class="headerlink" href="#reticulum-network-stack-manual" title="Permalink to this headline"></a></h1>
2021-05-17 18:01:53 +00:00
<p>This manual aims to provide you with all the information you need to
2021-09-25 21:22:33 +00:00
understand Reticulum, build networks or develop programs using it, or
to participate in the development of Reticulum itself.</p>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
<div class="toctree-wrapper compound">
<ul>
<li class="toctree-l1"><a class="reference internal" href="whatis.html">What is Reticulum?</a><ul>
2021-05-17 15:04:01 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="whatis.html#current-status">Current Status</a></li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="whatis.html#what-does-reticulum-offer">What does Reticulum Offer?</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="whatis.html#where-can-reticulum-be-used">Where can Reticulum be Used?</a></li>
2021-09-25 21:22:33 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="whatis.html#interface-types-and-devices">Interface Types and Devices</a></li>
2021-12-05 22:24:30 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="whatis.html#caveat-emptor">Caveat Emptor</a></li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
</ul>
</li>
<li class="toctree-l1"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html">Getting Started Fast</a><ul>
2022-04-28 08:19:43 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#try-using-a-reticulum-based-program">Try Using a Reticulum-based Program</a><ul>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#nomad-network">Nomad Network</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#sideband">Sideband</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
2021-10-08 16:30:17 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#using-the-included-utilities">Using the Included Utilities</a></li>
2021-09-25 19:39:31 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#creating-a-network-with-reticulum">Creating a Network With Reticulum</a></li>
2022-04-07 16:59:42 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#connecting-reticulum-instances-over-the-internet">Connecting Reticulum Instances Over the Internet</a></li>
2022-04-07 18:15:35 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#connect-to-the-public-testnet">Connect to the Public Testnet</a></li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#develop-a-program-with-reticulum">Develop a Program with Reticulum</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#participate-in-reticulum-development">Participate in Reticulum Development</a></li>
2021-12-09 17:12:18 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#reticulum-on-arm64">Reticulum on ARM64</a></li>
2021-12-05 22:24:30 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#reticulum-on-android">Reticulum on Android</a></li>
2022-04-07 16:59:42 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="gettingstartedfast.html#adding-radio-interfaces">Adding Radio Interfaces</a></li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
</ul>
</li>
2021-09-25 21:22:33 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l1"><a class="reference internal" href="using.html">Using Reticulum on Your System</a><ul>
2022-05-17 20:12:21 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="using.html#configuration-data">Configuration &amp; Data</a></li>
2021-09-25 21:22:33 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="using.html#included-utility-programs">Included Utility Programs</a><ul>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="using.html#the-rnsd-utility">The rnsd Utility</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="using.html#the-rnstatus-utility">The rnstatus Utility</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="using.html#the-rnpath-utility">The rnpath Utility</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="using.html#the-rnprobe-utility">The rnprobe Utility</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="using.html#improving-system-configuration">Improving System Configuration</a><ul>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="using.html#fixed-serial-port-names">Fixed Serial Port Names</a></li>
2021-12-05 15:07:53 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="using.html#reticulum-as-a-system-service">Reticulum as a System Service</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
2021-09-25 21:22:33 +00:00
</ul>
</li>
2021-09-25 19:39:31 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l1"><a class="reference internal" href="networks.html">Building Networks</a><ul>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="networks.html#concepts-overview">Concepts &amp; Overview</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="networks.html#example-scenarios">Example Scenarios</a><ul>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="networks.html#interconnected-lora-sites">Interconnected LoRa Sites</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="networks.html#bridging-over-the-internet">Bridging Over the Internet</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="networks.html#growth-and-convergence">Growth and Convergence</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
2021-09-25 21:22:33 +00:00
</ul>
</li>
<li class="toctree-l1"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html">Supported Interfaces</a><ul>
2021-12-08 19:42:48 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#auto-interface">Auto Interface</a></li>
2022-02-25 20:50:03 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#i2p-interface">I2P Interface</a></li>
2021-09-25 21:22:33 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#tcp-server-interface">TCP Server Interface</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#tcp-client-interface">TCP Client Interface</a></li>
2022-02-25 20:50:03 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#udp-interface">UDP Interface</a></li>
2021-09-25 21:22:33 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#rnode-lora-interface">RNode LoRa Interface</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#serial-interface">Serial Interface</a></li>
2022-05-14 18:19:15 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#pipe-interface">Pipe Interface</a></li>
2021-09-25 21:22:33 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#kiss-interface">KISS Interface</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#ax-25-kiss-interface">AX.25 KISS Interface</a></li>
2022-05-17 20:12:21 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#common-interface-options">Common Interface Options</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#interface-modes">Interface Modes</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="interfaces.html#announce-rate-control">Announce Rate Control</a></li>
2021-09-25 19:39:31 +00:00
</ul>
</li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l1"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html">Understanding Reticulum</a><ul>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#motivation">Motivation</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#goals">Goals</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#introduction-basic-functionality">Introduction &amp; Basic Functionality</a><ul>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#destinations">Destinations</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#public-key-announcements">Public Key Announcements</a></li>
2021-05-17 12:10:47 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#understanding-identities">Identities</a></li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#getting-further">Getting Further</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#reticulum-transport">Reticulum Transport</a><ul>
2022-04-07 16:59:42 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#node-types">Node Types</a></li>
2021-05-20 16:37:12 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#the-announce-mechanism-in-detail">The Announce Mechanism in Detail</a></li>
2021-05-17 12:10:47 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#reaching-the-destination">Reaching the Destination</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#resources">Resources</a></li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
</ul>
</li>
2022-04-07 18:15:35 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#reference-setup">Reference Setup</a></li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#protocol-specifics">Protocol Specifics</a><ul>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#packet-prioritisation">Packet Prioritisation</a></li>
2022-04-28 13:12:37 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#interface-access-codes">Interface Access Codes</a></li>
2022-04-20 19:24:01 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#wire-format">Wire Format</a></li>
2022-05-13 18:19:54 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="understanding.html#announce-propagation-rules">Announce Propagation Rules</a></li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
2021-05-20 15:18:38 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l1"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html">API Reference</a><ul>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#classes">Classes</a><ul>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#reticulum">Reticulum</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#api-identity">Identity</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#destination">Destination</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#packet">Packet</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#packet-receipt">Packet Receipt</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#link">Link</a></li>
2021-09-02 18:35:42 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#request-receipt">Request Receipt</a></li>
2021-05-20 15:18:38 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#resource">Resource</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l3"><a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#transport">Transport</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
2021-09-25 21:22:33 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l1"><a class="reference internal" href="examples.html">Code Examples</a><ul>
2021-05-20 15:18:38 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="examples.html#minimal">Minimal</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="examples.html#announce">Announce</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="examples.html#broadcast">Broadcast</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="examples.html#echo">Echo</a></li>
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="examples.html#link">Link</a></li>
2021-08-19 12:11:22 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="examples.html#example-identify">Identification</a></li>
2021-08-20 21:29:06 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="examples.html#requests-responses">Requests &amp; Responses</a></li>
2021-05-20 15:18:38 +00:00
<li class="toctree-l2"><a class="reference internal" href="examples.html#filetransfer">Filetransfer</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
</ul>
</div>
<div class="section" id="indices-and-tables">
<h2>Indices and Tables<a class="headerlink" href="#indices-and-tables" title="Permalink to this headline"></a></h2>
<ul class="simple">
<li><p><a class="reference internal" href="genindex.html"><span class="std std-ref">Index</span></a></p></li>
<li><p><a class="reference internal" href="search.html"><span class="std std-ref">Search Page</span></a></p></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="clearer"></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="sphinxsidebar" role="navigation" aria-label="main navigation">
<div class="sphinxsidebarwrapper">
<h3><a href="#">Table of Contents</a></h3>
<ul>
2021-05-17 14:06:25 +00:00
<li><a class="reference internal" href="#">Reticulum Network Stack Manual</a><ul>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
<li><a class="reference internal" href="#indices-and-tables">Indices and Tables</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>Next topic</h4>
<p class="topless"><a href="whatis.html"
title="next chapter">What is Reticulum?</a></p>
<div role="note" aria-label="source link">
<h3>This Page</h3>
<ul class="this-page-menu">
<li><a href="_sources/index.rst.txt"
rel="nofollow">Show Source</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div id="searchbox" style="display: none" role="search">
<h3 id="searchlabel">Quick search</h3>
<div class="searchformwrapper">
<form class="search" action="search.html" method="get">
<input type="text" name="q" aria-labelledby="searchlabel" />
<input type="submit" value="Go" />
</form>
</div>
</div>
<script>$('#searchbox').show(0);</script>
</div>
</div>
<div class="clearer"></div>
</div>
<div class="related" role="navigation" aria-label="related navigation">
<h3>Navigation</h3>
<ul>
<li class="right" style="margin-right: 10px">
<a href="genindex.html" title="General Index"
>index</a></li>
<li class="right" >
<a href="whatis.html" title="What is Reticulum?"
>next</a> |</li>
2022-05-13 18:19:54 +00:00
<li class="nav-item nav-item-0"><a href="#">Reticulum Network Stack 0.3.6 beta documentation</a> &#187;</li>
2021-05-17 14:06:25 +00:00
<li class="nav-item nav-item-this"><a href="">Reticulum Network Stack Manual</a></li>
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
</ul>
</div>
<div class="footer" role="contentinfo">
2022-05-13 18:19:54 +00:00
&#169; Copyright 2022, Mark Qvist.
2021-05-16 21:40:49 +00:00
Created using <a href="https://www.sphinx-doc.org/">Sphinx</a> 4.0.1.
</div>
</body>
</html>