# Reducing Chanel Utilization for our mesh 🛜
## Set telemetry broadcasts to once an hour or more 📈
the mesh can get saturated as each device is broadcasting its telemetry once every 15min
On iOS Settings>Telemetry>Device Metrics
On Android Settings>Radio Configuration>Module Configuration> Telemetry>Device Metrics Update Interval
On CLI meshtastic --set telemetry.device_update_interval 3600
Use <#1233503160580968562> to discuss settings related topics
## Use Client and Client_Mute roles for nodes at home in the car or on a person 📱
You should not set the router repeater or router_client roles on a node at home as this will increase the chance of packet collisions and worsen the mesh. Only use these roles if you are setting up a mountain repeater. Do not use this role for a home base station.
https://meshtastic.org/docs/configuration/radio/device/
## Do not use an excessive amount of hops 🤳
Do not have your node set to 4 or more hops for no reason. If you are not making it out to the mesh try setting your node in a higher place or upgrading the antenna.
## Put more well placed routers 📡
A router with a good line of sight can reduce network congestion and improve coverage.
Discuss repeaters in <#1216160314521944144> .
https://discord.com/channels/1215705285159817236/1215708878033920080/1261459141419991111
Requested by @RCGV1