02.01 – Proxmox LXC Setup

Purpose

This page defines the baseline container requirements for running Meshtastic infrastructure reliably.

Container Requirements

• Debian-based LXC (Debian 12 recommended)
• Privileged container (required for USB serial access)
• Static IP address (strongly recommended)

Why a Privileged Container?

USB serial devices (/dev/ttyACM*) are significantly easier and more reliable in a privileged container.

While privileged LXCs reduce isolation, this tradeoff is acceptable for:

• single-purpose infrastructure
• trusted internal hardware
• non-multi-tenant environments

If you require an unprivileged container, expect additional complexity with udev rules and device mappings.