Set a network name and/or passphrase to restrict LoRa interface access. "
+ "Only nodes with matching settings can communicate. Both fields are optional.
"
+ ""
+ "");
+
+ html += F("");
+ html += F("");
+
+ html += F("");
+ html += F("");
+
// ── Options Section ──
html += F(
"
⚙ Options
"
@@ -362,6 +388,24 @@ static void config_handle_save() {
boundary_state.ap_tcp_port = (uint16_t)config_server->arg("ap_tcp_port").toInt();
if (boundary_state.ap_tcp_port == 0) boundary_state.ap_tcp_port = 4242;
+ // ── IFAC settings ──
+ boundary_state.ifac_enabled = (config_server->arg("ifac_en").toInt() == 1);
+
+ String ifac_name = config_server->arg("ifac_name");
+ memset(boundary_state.ifac_netname, 0, sizeof(boundary_state.ifac_netname));
+ strncpy(boundary_state.ifac_netname, ifac_name.c_str(), sizeof(boundary_state.ifac_netname) - 1);
+
+ String ifac_pass = config_server->arg("ifac_pass");
+ memset(boundary_state.ifac_passphrase, 0, sizeof(boundary_state.ifac_passphrase));
+ strncpy(boundary_state.ifac_passphrase, ifac_pass.c_str(), sizeof(boundary_state.ifac_passphrase) - 1);
+
+ // If IFAC is enabled but both fields are empty, disable it
+ if (boundary_state.ifac_enabled &&
+ boundary_state.ifac_netname[0] == '\0' &&
+ boundary_state.ifac_passphrase[0] == '\0') {
+ boundary_state.ifac_enabled = false;
+ }
+
// Save boundary config to EEPROM
boundary_save_config();
diff --git a/BoundaryMode.h b/BoundaryMode.h
index 293af38..c77b987 100755
--- a/BoundaryMode.h
+++ b/BoundaryMode.h
@@ -68,7 +68,12 @@
#define ADDR_CONF_AP_SSID 0x93 // AP SSID (33 bytes, null-terminated)
#define ADDR_CONF_AP_PSK 0xB4 // AP PSK (33 bytes, null-terminated)
#define ADDR_CONF_WIFI_EN 0xD5 // WiFi enable flag (1 byte, 0x73 = enabled)
-// Total: 0xD6 (214 bytes used of 256 CONFIG area)
+// IFAC (Interface Access Code) settings for LoRa interface
+#define ADDR_CONF_IFAC_EN 0xD6 // IFAC enable flag (1 byte, 0x73 = enabled)
+#define ADDR_CONF_IFAC_NAME 0xD7 // Network name (33 bytes, null-terminated)
+#define ADDR_CONF_IFAC_PASS 0xF8 // Passphrase (33 bytes, null-terminated)
+// Total: 0x119 (281 bytes — extends beyond 256-byte CONFIG area into
+// unused EEPROM gap; safe on ESP32 where EEPROM starts at 824)
#define BOUNDARY_ENABLE_BYTE 0x73
@@ -89,6 +94,11 @@ struct BoundaryState {
char ap_ssid[33]; // AP SSID
char ap_psk[33]; // AP PSK (empty = open)
+ // IFAC settings for LoRa interface
+ bool ifac_enabled; // Whether IFAC is configured
+ char ifac_netname[33]; // Network name (empty = not set)
+ char ifac_passphrase[33]; // Passphrase (empty = not set)
+
// Runtime state
bool wifi_connected;
bool tcp_connected; // Backbone (WAN) connected
@@ -123,6 +133,9 @@ inline void boundary_load_config() {
boundary_state.ap_tcp_port = 4242;
boundary_state.ap_ssid[0] = '\0';
boundary_state.ap_psk[0] = '\0';
+ boundary_state.ifac_enabled = false;
+ boundary_state.ifac_netname[0] = '\0';
+ boundary_state.ifac_passphrase[0] = '\0';
// Mark as enabled since we're compiled with BOUNDARY_MODE
boundary_state.enabled = true;
return;
@@ -181,6 +194,22 @@ inline void boundary_load_config() {
}
boundary_state.ap_psk[32] = '\0';
+ // Load IFAC settings
+ boundary_state.ifac_enabled =
+ (EEPROM.read(config_addr(ADDR_CONF_IFAC_EN)) == BOUNDARY_ENABLE_BYTE);
+
+ for (int i = 0; i < 32; i++) {
+ boundary_state.ifac_netname[i] = EEPROM.read(config_addr(ADDR_CONF_IFAC_NAME + i));
+ if (boundary_state.ifac_netname[i] == (char)0xFF) boundary_state.ifac_netname[i] = '\0';
+ }
+ boundary_state.ifac_netname[32] = '\0';
+
+ for (int i = 0; i < 32; i++) {
+ boundary_state.ifac_passphrase[i] = EEPROM.read(config_addr(ADDR_CONF_IFAC_PASS + i));
+ if (boundary_state.ifac_passphrase[i] == (char)0xFF) boundary_state.ifac_passphrase[i] = '\0';
+ }
+ boundary_state.ifac_passphrase[32] = '\0';
+
// Reset runtime state
boundary_state.packets_bridged_lora_to_tcp = 0;
boundary_state.packets_bridged_tcp_to_lora = 0;
@@ -218,6 +247,18 @@ inline void boundary_save_config() {
}
EEPROM.write(config_addr(ADDR_CONF_AP_PSK + 32), 0x00);
+ // IFAC settings
+ EEPROM.write(config_addr(ADDR_CONF_IFAC_EN),
+ boundary_state.ifac_enabled ? BOUNDARY_ENABLE_BYTE : 0x00);
+ for (int i = 0; i < 32; i++) {
+ EEPROM.write(config_addr(ADDR_CONF_IFAC_NAME + i), boundary_state.ifac_netname[i]);
+ }
+ EEPROM.write(config_addr(ADDR_CONF_IFAC_NAME + 32), 0x00);
+ for (int i = 0; i < 32; i++) {
+ EEPROM.write(config_addr(ADDR_CONF_IFAC_PASS + i), boundary_state.ifac_passphrase[i]);
+ }
+ EEPROM.write(config_addr(ADDR_CONF_IFAC_PASS + 32), 0x00);
+
EEPROM.commit();
}
diff --git a/Display.h b/Display.h
index a71104d..0fac47a 100755
--- a/Display.h
+++ b/Display.h
@@ -56,6 +56,10 @@ struct BoundaryState {
uint16_t ap_tcp_port;
char ap_ssid[33];
char ap_psk[33];
+ // IFAC settings for LoRa interface
+ bool ifac_enabled;
+ char ifac_netname[33];
+ char ifac_passphrase[33];
bool wifi_connected;
bool tcp_connected; // Backbone (WAN) connected
bool ap_tcp_connected; // Local TCP server (LAN) has client
@@ -940,7 +944,7 @@ void draw_disp_area() {
disp_area.setTextColor(SSD1306_BLACK);
disp_area.setTextSize(1);
disp_area.setCursor(4, 7);
- disp_area.print("RNodeTHV4");
+ disp_area.print("RTNode");
disp_area.setTextColor(SSD1306_WHITE);
diff --git a/MICRORETICULUM_BUGS.md b/MICRORETICULUM_BUGS.md
index dc64c1c..11ca71a 100755
--- a/MICRORETICULUM_BUGS.md
+++ b/MICRORETICULUM_BUGS.md
@@ -415,7 +415,7 @@ MTU CLAMP: path=8192 ph=1064 nh=1064 -> clamped=1064
### Test Reproduction
```bash
-cd test-harnesses/RNodeTHV4
+cd test-harnesses/RTNode-HeltecV4
bash run_test.sh
```
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e459a06..6c73826 100755
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# RNodeTHV4 — Reticulum Boundary Node for Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3 / V4
+# RTNode-HeltecV4 — Reticulum Transport Node for Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3 / V4
-A custom firmware for the **Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3** and **V4** (ESP32-S3 + SX1262) that operates as a **Boundary Node** — bridging a local LoRa radio network with a remote TCP/IP backbone (such as [rmap.world](https://rmap.world)) over WiFi.
+A custom firmware for the **Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3** and **V4** (ESP32-S3 + SX1262) that operates as a **Transport Node** — bridging a local LoRa radio network with a remote TCP/IP backbone (such as [rmap.world](https://rmap.world)) over WiFi.
```
Android / Sideband Remote
@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@ A custom firmware for the **Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3** and **V4** (ESP32-S3 + SX12
└──────────┘ │ rmap.world)
LoRa Radio ▲
│ ┌──────────────┐ WiFi │
- ◄── RF mesh ──────► │ RNodeTHV4 │ ◄─TCP──┘
- │ │ Boundary Node│ ▲
+ ◄── RF mesh ──────► │ RTNode-HV4 │ ◄─TCP──┘
+ │ │Transport Node│ ▲
Other RNodes └──────────────┘ │
┌───┴───┐
│ Router│
@@ -56,8 +56,8 @@ The easiest way to flash a pre-built firmware. You only need Python 3 and a USB
pip install esptool
# Clone this repo (or download just flash.py + the firmware binary)
-git clone https://github.com/jrl290/RNodeTHV4.git
-cd RNodeTHV4
+git clone https://github.com/jrl290/RTNode-HeltecV4.git
+cd RTNode-HeltecV4
# Download latest firmware from GitHub Releases and flash
# (auto-detects V3 vs V4 from flash size)
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ python flash.py --download --board v3
python flash.py --download --board v4
# Or flash a local binary
-python flash.py --file rnodethv4_firmware.bin
+python flash.py --file rtnode_heltec_v4.bin
```
The flash utility auto-detects whether a V3 or V4 is connected by querying the flash size (8MB = V3, 16MB = V4). You can override with `--board v3` or `--board v4`. It will list all available serial ports and prompt you to choose one. If no ports are detected, you may need to hold the **BOOT** button while pressing **RESET** to enter download mode.
@@ -80,8 +80,8 @@ For development or customization:
```bash
# Prerequisites: PlatformIO installed (VS Code extension or CLI)
-git clone https://github.com/jrl290/RNodeTHV4.git
-cd RNodeTHV4
+git clone https://github.com/jrl290/RTNode-HeltecV4.git
+cd RTNode-HeltecV4
# Build for V4
pio run -e heltec_V4_boundary
@@ -102,12 +102,12 @@ pio device monitor -e heltec_V4_boundary
### Option C: Manual esptool Flash
-If you have the merged binary (`rnodethv4_firmware.bin`), you can flash it with a single esptool command:
+If you have the merged binary (`rtnode_heltec_v4.bin`), you can flash it with a single esptool command:
```bash
esptool.py --chip esp32s3 --port /dev/ttyACM0 --baud 921600 \
write_flash -z --flash_mode qio --flash_freq 80m --flash_size 16MB \
- 0x0 rnodethv4_firmware.bin
+ 0x0 rtnode_heltec_v4.bin
```
Replace `/dev/ttyACM0` with your serial port (`/dev/cu.usbmodem*` on macOS, `COM3` on Windows).
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ The 128×64 OLED is split into two panels:
### Right Panel — Device Info (64×64)
```
- ▓▓ RNodeTHV4 ▓▓ ← title bar (inverted)
+ ▓▓ RTNode-HV4 ▓▓ ← title bar (inverted)
867.200MHz ← LoRa frequency
SF7 125k ← spreading factor & bandwidth
──────────────── ← separator
@@ -204,14 +204,14 @@ The firmware runs up to **three RNS interfaces** simultaneously, using different
The LoRa radio operates in **Access Point mode**. In Reticulum, this means:
- The interface broadcasts its own announces but **blocks rebroadcast of remote announces** from crossing to LoRa
- This prevents backbone announces (hundreds of remote destinations) from flooding the limited-bandwidth LoRa channel
-- Local nodes discover the boundary node directly; the boundary node answers path requests for remote destinations from its cache
+- Local nodes discover the transport node directly; the transport node answers path requests for remote destinations from its cache
### TCP Backbone Interface — `MODE_BOUNDARY`
-The TCP backbone connection uses `MODE_BOUNDARY` (`0x20`), a custom implementation of the Reticulum boundary concept adapted for the memory-constrained ESP32 environment. In this implementation, boundary mode means:
+The TCP backbone connection uses `MODE_BOUNDARY` (`0x20`), a custom transport mode adapted for the memory-constrained ESP32 environment. In this mode:
- Incoming announces from the backbone are received and cached, but **not stored in the path table by default** — only stored when specifically requested via a path request from a local LoRa node
- This prevents the path table (limited to 48 entries on ESP32) from being overwhelmed by thousands of backbone destinations
-- When the path table needs to be culled, **boundary-mode paths are evicted first**, preserving locally-needed LoRa paths
+- When the path table needs to be culled, **backbone-learned paths are evicted first**, preserving locally-needed LoRa paths
### Optional Local TCP Server — `MODE_ACCESS_POINT`
@@ -228,18 +228,18 @@ The ESP32-S3 has limited RAM compared to a desktop Reticulum node. Several custo
### Table Size Limits
-| Table | Default (Desktop) | RNodeTHV4 | Rationale |
+| Table | Default (Desktop) | RTNode-HeltecV4 | Rationale |
|-------|-------------------|-----------|-----------|
-| Path table (`_destination_table`) | Unbounded | **48 entries** | Prevents unbounded growth; boundary paths evicted first |
+| Path table (`_destination_table`) | Unbounded | **48 entries** | Prevents unbounded growth; backbone-learned paths evicted first |
| Hash list (`_hashlist`) | 1,000,000 | **32** | Packet dedup list; small is fine for low-throughput LoRa |
| Path request tags (`_max_pr_tags`) | 32,000 | **32** | Pending path requests rarely exceed a few dozen |
-| Known destinations | 100 | **24** | Identity cache; rarely need more on a boundary node |
+| Known destinations | 100 | **24** | Identity cache; rarely need more on a transport node |
| Max queued announces | 16 | **4** | Outbound announce queue; LoRa is slow, no point queuing many |
| Max receipts | 1,024 | **20** | Packet receipt tracking |
### Timeout Reductions
-| Setting | Default | RNodeTHV4 | Rationale |
+| Setting | Default | RTNode-HeltecV4 | Rationale |
|---------|---------|-----------|-----------|
| Destination timeout | 7 days | **1 day** | Free memory faster; stale paths re-resolve automatically |
| Pathfinder expiry | 7 days | **1 day** | Same as above |
@@ -254,18 +254,18 @@ The most critical optimization: **backbone announces are not stored in the path
Instead:
1. Backbone announces are received and their packets cached to flash storage
-2. When a local LoRa node requests a path, the boundary checks its cache and responds directly
+2. When a local LoRa node requests a path, the transport node checks its cache and responds directly
3. Only **specifically requested** paths get a path table entry
4. Path table culling prioritizes evicting backbone entries over local ones
### Default Route Forwarding
-When a transport-addressed packet arrives from LoRa but the boundary has no path table entry for it, the firmware:
+When a transport-addressed packet arrives from LoRa but the transport node has no path table entry for it, the firmware:
1. Strips the transport headers (converts `HEADER_2` → `HEADER_1/BROADCAST`)
2. Forwards the raw packet to the backbone interface
3. Creates reverse-table entries so proofs can route back to the sender
-This acts as a **default route** — any packet the boundary can't route locally gets forwarded to the backbone.
+This acts as a **default route** — any packet the transport node can't route locally gets forwarded to the backbone.
### Cached Packet Unpacking Fix
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ This was changed to call `unpack()` instead, which parses all packet fields AND
The C++ `std::map::insert()` method silently does nothing when a key already exists — unlike Python's `dict[key] = value` which replaces. The original microReticulum code used `insert()` to update path table entries, meaning stale LoRa paths were never replaced by newer TCP paths (or vice versa).
-This was fixed by calling `erase()` before `insert()`, ensuring updated path entries always replace stale ones. Without this fix, the boundary node would continue routing packets via an old interface even after a better path was learned.
+This was fixed by calling `erase()` before `insert()`, ensuring updated path entries always replace stale ones. Without this fix, the transport node would continue routing packets via an old interface even after a better path was learned.
### Interface Name Uniqueness
@@ -310,21 +310,21 @@ On your server, configure `rnsd` with a TCP Server Interface in `~/.reticulum/co
listen_port = 4242
```
-Then configure the boundary node as a **Client** pointing to your server's IP.
+Then configure the transport node as a **Client** pointing to your server's IP.
-### Example: rnsd Connects to Boundary
+### Example: rnsd Connects to Transport Node
On your server, configure `rnsd` with a TCP Client Interface:
```ini
[interfaces]
- [[TCP Client to Boundary]]
+ [[TCP Client to Transport Node]]
type = TCPClientInterface
- target_host =
+ target_host =
target_port = 4242
```
-Set the boundary node's **Local TCP Server** to **Enabled** (port 4242).
+Set the transport node's **Local TCP Server** to **Enabled** (port 4242).
## Architecture
@@ -332,11 +332,11 @@ Set the boundary node's **Local TCP Server** to **Enabled** (port 4242).
| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
-| `RNode_Firmware.ino` | Main firmware — boundary mode initialization, interface setup, button handling |
-| `BoundaryMode.h` | Boundary state struct, EEPROM load/save, configuration defaults |
+| `RNode_Firmware.ino` | Main firmware — transport mode initialization, interface setup, button handling |
+| `BoundaryMode.h` | Transport node state struct, EEPROM load/save, configuration defaults |
| `BoundaryConfig.h` | Web-based captive portal for configuration |
| `TcpInterface.h` | TCP interface for both backbone and local server (implements `RNS::InterfaceImpl`) with HDLC framing, unique naming, and 10 Mbps bitrate |
-| `Display.h` | OLED display layout — boundary-specific status page |
+| `Display.h` | OLED display layout — transport node status page |
| `flash.py` | Flash utility — list serial ports, download from GitHub, merge & flash firmware |
| `Boards.h` | Board variant definitions for V3 and V4 |
| `platformio.ini` | Build targets: `heltec_V3_boundary`, `heltec_V4_boundary`, and `heltec_V4_boundary-local` |
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@ The firmware depends on [microReticulum](https://github.com/attermann/microRetic
| File | Changes |
|------|---------|
-| `Transport.cpp` | Selective caching, default route forwarding, boundary-aware culling, `get_cached_packet()` unpack fix, path table `erase()+insert()` fix, memory limits |
+| `Transport.cpp` | Selective caching, default route forwarding, transport-aware culling, `get_cached_packet()` unpack fix, path table `erase()+insert()` fix, memory limits |
| `Transport.h` | `MODE_BOUNDARY`, `PacketEntry`, `Callbacks`, `cull_path_table()`, configurable table sizes |
| `Identity.cpp` | `_known_destinations_maxsize` = 24, `cull_known_destinations()` |
| `Type.h` | `MODE_BOUNDARY` = 0x20, reduced `MAX_QUEUED_ANNOUNCES`, `MAX_RECEIPTS`, shorter timeouts |
diff --git a/RNode_Firmware.ino b/RNode_Firmware.ino
index fcb3576..9dd1968 100755
--- a/RNode_Firmware.ino
+++ b/RNode_Firmware.ino
@@ -565,7 +565,10 @@ void setup() {
#ifdef BOUNDARY_MODE
// Initialize bt_devname for WiFi hostname when BT is disabled
- if (!bt_init_ran) {
+ #if HAS_BLUETOOTH || HAS_BLE == true
+ if (!bt_init_ran)
+ #endif
+ {
uint8_t mac[6];
esp_read_mac(mac, ESP_MAC_WIFI_STA);
sprintf(bt_devname, "RNode %02X%02X", mac[4], mac[5]);
@@ -730,6 +733,20 @@ void setup() {
RNS::Transport::path_table_maxpersist(12);
boundary_load_config();
+ // Set up IFAC on the LoRa interface if configured
+ if (boundary_state.ifac_enabled &&
+ (boundary_state.ifac_netname[0] != '\0' || boundary_state.ifac_passphrase[0] != '\0')) {
+ HEAD("Setting up IFAC on LoRa interface...", RNS::LOG_TRACE);
+ lora_interface.setup_ifac(boundary_state.ifac_netname, boundary_state.ifac_passphrase);
+ {
+ char _ifac_msg[96];
+ snprintf(_ifac_msg, sizeof(_ifac_msg), "IFAC configured: netname=%s, passphrase=%s",
+ boundary_state.ifac_netname[0] ? boundary_state.ifac_netname : "(none)",
+ boundary_state.ifac_passphrase[0] ? "***" : "(none)");
+ HEAD(_ifac_msg, RNS::LOG_TRACE);
+ }
+ }
+
// Start WiFi if enabled
if (boundary_state.wifi_enabled) {
if (!wifi_initialized) {
diff --git a/flash.py b/flash.py
index 3943f22..291d603 100755
--- a/flash.py
+++ b/flash.py
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
-RNodeTHV4 Flash Utility
+RTNode-HeltecV4 Flash Utility
-Flash the RNodeTHV4 boundary node firmware to a Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3 or V4.
+Flash the RTNode-HeltecV4 transport node firmware to a Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3 or V4.
No PlatformIO required — just Python 3 and a USB cable.
By default, downloads the latest firmware from GitHub Releases (if newer than
@@ -47,11 +47,11 @@ import time
# ── Configuration ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-VERSION = "1.0.17"
+VERSION = "1.0.18"
CHIP = "esp32s3"
FLASH_MODE = "qio" # Global default; overridden by board profile
FLASH_FREQ = "80m"
-GITHUB_REPO = "jrl290/RNodeTHV4"
+GITHUB_REPO = "jrl290/RTNode-HeltecV4"
# Runtime state (set automatically during main())
_flash_mode_override = None # CLI --flash-mode sets this; otherwise board profile wins
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ BOARD_PROFILES = {
"pio_env": "heltec_V4_boundary",
"build_dir": ".pio/build/heltec_V4_boundary",
"firmware_bin": "rnode_firmware_heltec32v4_boundary.bin",
- "merged_filename": "rnodethv4_firmware.bin",
+ "merged_filename": "rtnode_heltec_v4.bin",
"flash_size": "16MB",
"baud_rate": "921600",
"flash_mode": "dio", # DIO is universally compatible with all flash chips
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ BOARD_PROFILES = {
"pio_env": "heltec_V3_boundary",
"build_dir": ".pio/build/heltec_V3_boundary",
"firmware_bin": "rnode_firmware_heltec32v3.bin",
- "merged_filename": "rnodethv3_firmware.bin",
+ "merged_filename": "rtnode_heltec_v3.bin",
"flash_size": "8MB",
"baud_rate": "460800",
"flash_mode": "dio", # V3 uses DIO — some flash chips do not support QIO
@@ -933,7 +933,7 @@ def _monitor_boot(port, timeout=8):
def main():
global _board
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
- description="RNodeTHV4 Flash Utility — flash boundary node firmware to Heltec V3/V4",
+ description="RTNode-HeltecV4 Flash Utility — flash transport node firmware to Heltec V3/V4",
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Examples:
@@ -1017,7 +1017,7 @@ Examples:
print()
print("╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗")
- print("║ RNodeTHV4 Flash Utility ║")
+ print("║ RTNode-HeltecV4 Flash Utility ║")
print(f"║ {bp['name']:^40s} ║")
print("╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝")
print()
@@ -1192,7 +1192,7 @@ Examples:
print(f"\n App-only update: {os.path.basename(firmware_path)} → 0x{APP_ADDR:05x}")
print(f" Size: {os.path.getsize(firmware_path):,} bytes")
- print(f" WiFi/boundary settings will be preserved")
+ print(f" WiFi/transport settings will be preserved")
# ── Interactive options ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
diff --git a/lib/microReticulum/src/Interface.cpp b/lib/microReticulum/src/Interface.cpp
index 18bde30..30c1493 100755
--- a/lib/microReticulum/src/Interface.cpp
+++ b/lib/microReticulum/src/Interface.cpp
@@ -2,12 +2,61 @@
#include "Identity.h"
#include "Transport.h"
+#include "Reticulum.h"
+#include "Cryptography/Hashes.h"
+#include "Cryptography/HKDF.h"
using namespace RNS;
using namespace RNS::Type::Interface;
/*static*/ uint8_t Interface::DISCOVER_PATHS_FOR = MODE_ACCESS_POINT | MODE_GATEWAY;
+void Interface::setup_ifac(const char* ifac_netname, const char* ifac_netkey) {
+ assert(_impl);
+ if (ifac_netname == nullptr && ifac_netkey == nullptr) {
+ return;
+ }
+ // If both are empty strings, treat as no IFAC
+ bool has_netname = (ifac_netname != nullptr && ifac_netname[0] != '\0');
+ bool has_netkey = (ifac_netkey != nullptr && ifac_netkey[0] != '\0');
+ if (!has_netname && !has_netkey) {
+ return;
+ }
+
+ TRACE("Interface::setup_ifac: setting up IFAC for " + _impl->_name);
+
+ // Build ifac_origin = SHA256(netname) || SHA256(netkey)
+ Bytes ifac_origin;
+ if (has_netname) {
+ Bytes netname_bytes((const uint8_t*)ifac_netname, strlen(ifac_netname));
+ Bytes hash = Identity::full_hash(netname_bytes);
+ ifac_origin = ifac_origin + hash;
+ }
+ if (has_netkey) {
+ Bytes netkey_bytes((const uint8_t*)ifac_netkey, strlen(ifac_netkey));
+ Bytes hash = Identity::full_hash(netkey_bytes);
+ ifac_origin = ifac_origin + hash;
+ }
+
+ // Hash the combined origin
+ Bytes ifac_origin_hash = Identity::full_hash(ifac_origin);
+
+ // Derive ifac_key via HKDF(salt=IFAC_SALT, ikm=ifac_origin_hash, length=64)
+ Bytes salt(IFAC_SALT, IFAC_SALT_SIZE);
+ _impl->_ifac_key = Cryptography::hkdf(64, ifac_origin_hash, salt);
+
+ // Create an identity from the derived key (64 bytes = 32 X25519 + 32 Ed25519)
+ Identity ifac_id(false); // don't auto-generate keys
+ ifac_id.load_private_key(_impl->_ifac_key);
+ _impl->_ifac_id = ifac_id;
+
+ // Set _ifac_identity to non-empty to flag IFAC as enabled
+ // (Transport checks this with operator bool)
+ _impl->_ifac_identity = ifac_id.get_public_key();
+
+ TRACE("Interface::setup_ifac: IFAC configured, ifac_size=" + std::to_string(_impl->_ifac_size));
+}
+
void InterfaceImpl::handle_outgoing(const Bytes& data) {
//TRACE("InterfaceImpl.handle_outgoing: data: " + data.toHex());
TRACE("InterfaceImpl.handle_outgoing");
diff --git a/lib/microReticulum/src/Interface.h b/lib/microReticulum/src/Interface.h
index 166b4be..bef5a0f 100755
--- a/lib/microReticulum/src/Interface.h
+++ b/lib/microReticulum/src/Interface.h
@@ -72,6 +72,9 @@ namespace RNS {
size_t _txb = 0;
bool _online = false;
Bytes _ifac_identity;
+ Bytes _ifac_key;
+ Identity _ifac_id = {Type::NONE};
+ uint8_t _ifac_size = 8; // DEFAULT_IFAC_SIZE for LoRa-type interfaces
Type::Interface::modes _mode = Type::Interface::MODE_NONE;
uint32_t _bitrate = 0;
uint16_t _HW_MTU = 0;
@@ -187,6 +190,11 @@ namespace RNS {
inline bool online() const { assert(_impl); return _impl->_online; }
inline std::string name() const { assert(_impl); return _impl->_name; }
inline const Bytes& ifac_identity() const { assert(_impl); return _impl->_ifac_identity; }
+ inline const Bytes& ifac_key() const { assert(_impl); return _impl->_ifac_key; }
+ inline const Identity& ifac_id() const { assert(_impl); return _impl->_ifac_id; }
+ inline uint8_t ifac_size() const { assert(_impl); return _impl->_ifac_size; }
+ inline void ifac_size(uint8_t size) { assert(_impl); _impl->_ifac_size = size; }
+ void setup_ifac(const char* ifac_netname, const char* ifac_netkey);
inline Type::Interface::modes mode() const { assert(_impl); return _impl->_mode; }
inline void mode(Type::Interface::modes mode) { assert(_impl); _impl->_mode = mode; }
inline uint32_t bitrate() const { assert(_impl); return _impl->_bitrate; }
diff --git a/lib/microReticulum/src/Reticulum.h b/lib/microReticulum/src/Reticulum.h
index 6cd12af..8d9606e 100755
--- a/lib/microReticulum/src/Reticulum.h
+++ b/lib/microReticulum/src/Reticulum.h
@@ -14,6 +14,15 @@
namespace RNS {
+ // IFAC salt used for key derivation (matches Python RNS Reticulum.IFAC_SALT)
+ static const uint8_t IFAC_SALT[] = {
+ 0xad, 0xf5, 0x4d, 0x88, 0x2c, 0x9a, 0x9b, 0x80,
+ 0x77, 0x1e, 0xb4, 0x99, 0x5d, 0x70, 0x2d, 0x4a,
+ 0x3e, 0x73, 0x33, 0x91, 0xb2, 0xa0, 0xf5, 0x3f,
+ 0x41, 0x6d, 0x9f, 0x90, 0x7e, 0x55, 0xcf, 0xf8
+ };
+ static const size_t IFAC_SALT_SIZE = sizeof(IFAC_SALT);
+
class Reticulum {
public:
diff --git a/lib/microReticulum/src/Transport.cpp b/lib/microReticulum/src/Transport.cpp
index 74a640e..df8f4fc 100755
--- a/lib/microReticulum/src/Transport.cpp
+++ b/lib/microReticulum/src/Transport.cpp
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
#include "Interface.h"
#include "Log.h"
#include "Cryptography/Random.h"
+#include "Cryptography/HKDF.h"
#include "Utilities/OS.h"
#include "Utilities/Persistence.h"
@@ -734,43 +735,48 @@ static bool is_backbone_interface(const Interface& iface) {
try {
//if hasattr(interface, "ifac_identity") and interface.ifac_identity != None:
if (interface.ifac_identity()) {
-// TODO
-/*p
- // Calculate packet access code
- ifac = interface.ifac_identity.sign(raw)[-interface.ifac_size:]
+ // Calculate packet access code by signing the raw packet
+ // and taking the last ifac_size bytes of the signature
+ Bytes signature = interface.ifac_id().sign(raw);
+ Bytes ifac = signature.right(interface.ifac_size());
- // Generate mask
- mask = RNS.Cryptography.hkdf(
- length=len(raw)+interface.ifac_size,
- derive_from=ifac,
- salt=interface.ifac_key,
- context=None,
- )
+ // Generate mask via HKDF
+ Bytes mask = Cryptography::hkdf(
+ raw.size() + interface.ifac_size(),
+ ifac,
+ interface.ifac_key()
+ );
- // Set IFAC flag
- new_header = bytes([raw[0] | 0x80, raw[1]])
+ // Set IFAC flag in header byte 0
+ uint8_t new_header0 = raw[0] | 0x80;
+ uint8_t new_header1 = raw[1];
+
+ // Assemble new payload: new_header + ifac + raw[2:]
+ Bytes new_raw;
+ new_raw.append(new_header0);
+ new_raw.append(new_header1);
+ new_raw.append(ifac);
+ new_raw.append(raw.mid(2));
- // Assemble new payload with IFAC
- new_raw = new_header+ifac+raw[2:]
-
// Mask payload
- i = 0; masked_raw = b""
- for byte in new_raw:
- if i == 0:
- // Mask first header byte, but make sure the
- // IFAC flag is still set
- masked_raw += bytes([byte ^ mask[i] | 0x80])
- elif i == 1 or i > interface.ifac_size+1:
+ Bytes masked_raw;
+ for (size_t i = 0; i < new_raw.size(); i++) {
+ if (i == 0) {
+ // Mask first header byte, keep IFAC flag set
+ masked_raw.append((uint8_t)((new_raw[i] ^ mask[i]) | 0x80));
+ }
+ else if (i == 1 || i > (size_t)(interface.ifac_size() + 1)) {
// Mask second header byte and payload
- masked_raw += bytes([byte ^ mask[i]])
- else:
+ masked_raw.append((uint8_t)(new_raw[i] ^ mask[i]));
+ }
+ else {
// Don't mask the IFAC itself
- masked_raw += bytes([byte])
- i += 1
+ masked_raw.append(new_raw[i]);
+ }
+ }
// Send it
- interface.on_outgoing(masked_raw)
-*/
+ interface.send_outgoing(masked_raw);
}
else {
interface.send_outgoing(raw);
@@ -1258,8 +1264,8 @@ static bool is_backbone_interface(const Interface& iface) {
return false;
}
-/*static*/ void Transport::inbound(const Bytes& raw, const Interface& interface /*= {Type::NONE}*/) {
- TRACEF("Transport::inbound: received %d bytes", raw.size());
+/*static*/ void Transport::inbound(const Bytes& raw_in, const Interface& interface /*= {Type::NONE}*/) {
+ TRACEF("Transport::inbound: received %d bytes", raw_in.size());
++_packets_received;
// Heap telemetry: snapshot at entry
@@ -1267,79 +1273,94 @@ static bool is_backbone_interface(const Interface& iface) {
// CBA
if (_callbacks._receive_packet) {
try {
- _callbacks._receive_packet(raw, interface);
+ _callbacks._receive_packet(raw_in, interface);
}
catch (std::exception& e) {
DEBUG("Error while executing receive packet callback. The contained exception was: " + std::string(e.what()));
}
}
-// TODO
-/*p
+
+ // Mutable copy of raw data for IFAC processing
+ Bytes raw = raw_in;
+
// If interface access codes are enabled,
// we must authenticate each packet.
- //if len(raw) > 2:
if (raw.size() > 2) {
- if interface != None and hasattr(interface, "ifac_identity") and interface.ifac_identity != None:
+ if (interface && interface.ifac_identity()) {
// Check that IFAC flag is set
- if raw[0] & 0x80 == 0x80:
- if len(raw) > 2+interface.ifac_size:
+ if ((raw[0] & 0x80) == 0x80) {
+ if (raw.size() > (size_t)(2 + interface.ifac_size())) {
// Extract IFAC
- ifac = raw[2:2+interface.ifac_size]
+ Bytes ifac = raw.mid(2, interface.ifac_size());
// Generate mask
- mask = RNS.Cryptography.hkdf(
- length=len(raw),
- derive_from=ifac,
- salt=interface.ifac_key,
- context=None,
- )
+ Bytes mask = Cryptography::hkdf(
+ raw.size(),
+ ifac,
+ interface.ifac_key()
+ );
// Unmask payload
- i = 0; unmasked_raw = b""
- for byte in raw:
- if i <= 1 or i > interface.ifac_size+1:
+ Bytes unmasked_raw;
+ for (size_t i = 0; i < raw.size(); i++) {
+ if (i <= 1 || i > (size_t)(interface.ifac_size() + 1)) {
// Unmask header bytes and payload
- unmasked_raw += bytes([byte ^ mask[i]])
- else:
+ unmasked_raw.append((uint8_t)(raw[i] ^ mask[i]));
+ }
+ else {
// Don't unmask IFAC itself
- unmasked_raw += bytes([byte])
- i += 1
- raw = unmasked_raw
+ unmasked_raw.append(raw[i]);
+ }
+ }
+ raw = unmasked_raw;
// Unset IFAC flag
- new_header = bytes([raw[0] & 0x7f, raw[1]])
+ uint8_t new_header0 = raw[0] & 0x7F;
+ uint8_t new_header1 = raw[1];
- // Re-assemble packet
- new_raw = new_header+raw[2+interface.ifac_size:]
+ // Re-assemble packet without IFAC bytes
+ Bytes new_raw;
+ new_raw.append(new_header0);
+ new_raw.append(new_header1);
+ new_raw.append(raw.mid(2 + interface.ifac_size()));
// Calculate expected IFAC
- expected_ifac = interface.ifac_identity.sign(new_raw)[-interface.ifac_size:]
+ Bytes expected_signature = interface.ifac_id().sign(new_raw);
+ Bytes expected_ifac = expected_signature.right(interface.ifac_size());
// Check it
- if ifac == expected_ifac:
- raw = new_raw
- else:
- return
-
- else:
- return
-
- else:
- // If the IFAC flag is not set, but should be,
- // drop the packet.
- return
-
- else:
+ if (ifac == expected_ifac) {
+ raw = new_raw;
+ }
+ else {
+ TRACE("Transport::inbound: IFAC authentication failed, dropping packet");
+ return;
+ }
+ }
+ else {
+ TRACE("Transport::inbound: packet too short for IFAC, dropping");
+ return;
+ }
+ }
+ else {
+ // If the IFAC flag is not set, but should be, drop the packet
+ TRACE("Transport::inbound: IFAC required but flag not set, dropping packet");
+ return;
+ }
+ }
+ else {
// If the interface does not have IFAC enabled,
// check the received packet IFAC flag.
- if raw[0] & 0x80 == 0x80:
+ if ((raw[0] & 0x80) == 0x80) {
// If the flag is set, drop the packet
- return
+ TRACE("Transport::inbound: IFAC flag set but interface has no IFAC, dropping packet");
+ return;
+ }
+ }
}
else {
return;
}
-*/
while (_jobs_running) {
TRACE("Transport::inbound: sleeping...");