diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index f3428b1..307110f 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -69,6 +69,10 @@ SERIAL_PORT_SENDER=/dev/ttyUSB1
 # Baud rate for serial communication
 SERIAL_BAUD=115200
 
+# Optional device/node name to set on startup
+# This name is broadcast to the mesh network in advertisements
+MESHCORE_DEVICE_NAME=
+
 # Optional node address override (64-char hex string)
 # Only set if you need to override the device's public key
 NODE_ADDRESS=
diff --git a/PLAN.md b/PLAN.md
index 57e7950..c34d733 100644
--- a/PLAN.md
+++ b/PLAN.md
@@ -481,6 +481,7 @@ ${DATA_HOME}/
 | INTERFACE_MODE | RECEIVER | RECEIVER or SENDER |
 | SERIAL_PORT | /dev/ttyUSB0 | Serial port path |
 | SERIAL_BAUD | 115200 | Baud rate |
+| MESHCORE_DEVICE_NAME | *(none)* | Device/node name set on startup |
 | MOCK_DEVICE | false | Use mock device |
 
 ### Collector
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5d08b8b..6cf8366 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -306,6 +306,7 @@ All components are configured via environment variables. Create a `.env` file or
 | `INTERFACE_MODE` | `RECEIVER` | Operating mode (RECEIVER or SENDER) |
 | `SERIAL_PORT` | `/dev/ttyUSB0` | Serial port for MeshCore device |
 | `SERIAL_BAUD` | `115200` | Serial baud rate |
+| `MESHCORE_DEVICE_NAME` | *(none)* | Device/node name set on startup (broadcast in advertisements) |
 | `MOCK_DEVICE` | `false` | Use mock device for testing |
 
 ### Collector Settings
@@ -368,6 +369,7 @@ meshcore-hub --help
 
 # Interface component
 meshcore-hub interface --mode receiver --port /dev/ttyUSB0
+meshcore-hub interface --mode receiver --device-name "Gateway Node"  # Set device name
 meshcore-hub interface --mode sender --mock  # Use mock device
 
 # Collector component