Packet #17666298 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
80
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17666298 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x77d1e7b9
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC |
| From Node: | Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
0/5 hops
Start: 5, Limit: 5 |
| Relay Node: |
18
TMQT
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet - Candidate source node(s) based on 0-hop direct receptions |
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 80 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Long Name: | Meshtastic 4618 |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | TMQT |
| Node ID: | !02ee4618 |
| MAC Address: | PA8C7kYY |
| Hardware: | HELTEC_V3 |
Raw Packet Analysis
Complete field breakdown and MQTT privacy/exposure analysisPacket Structure
MQTT Packet Flow:
ServiceEnvelope (MQTT layer) → MeshPacket (Mesh layer) → Decoded Payload (Application data)
| Total Size: | 80 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !02ee4618 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 5 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 1 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!02ee4618
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (80 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
49169944
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
4
NODEINFO_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
80 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
5
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
5
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
Not set | int32 |
rx_snr |
Not set | float |
rx_time |
1774579018
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
False
No ACK requested |
bool |
priority |
10
Packet priority level |
enum |
delayed |
Not set | enum |
channel |
Not set | uint32 |
pki_encrypted |
False
Standard encryption |
bool |
next_hop |
Not set | uint32 |
relay_node |
24
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774579019.2690506
Unix timestamp |
uint32 |
MQTT Privacy & Exposure Analysis
Analysis of privacy features and exposure risks when packet is shared via MQTT
Exposure Level: Broadcast
Privacy Features:
- ✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
- ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !02ee4618 |
| Zero Hop Policy: |
Enabled
Direct gateway connection |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | NODEINFO_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 80 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"id": "!02ee4618",
"long_name": "Meshtastic 4618",
"short_name": "TMQT",
"macaddr": "PA8C7kYY",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!02ee4618",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 49169944,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 2010245049,
"rx_time": 1774579018,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 5,
"hop_start": 5,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 10,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 24,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a09213032656534363138120f4d65736874617374696320343631381a04544d515422063c0f02ee4618282b422010d9948899f2ecb07446b630cece016f308716bf1906c1f0c371ff42528b28344801",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!02ee4618",
"long_name": "Meshtastic 4618",
"short_name": "TMQT",
"macaddr": "PA8C7kYY",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3",
"public_key": "ENmUiJny7LB0RrYwzs4BbzCHFr8ZBsHww3H/QlKLKDQ=",
"is_unmessagable": true,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (80 bytes)
0a09213032656534363138120f4d65736874617374696320343631381a04544d515422063c0f02ee4618282b422010d9948899f2ecb07446b630cece016f308716bf1906c1f0c371ff42528b28344801
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 80 bytes |
|---|---|
| Format: | Protobuf (Protocol Buffers) |
| Encoding: | Binary with varint and length-delimited fields |
This is the raw protobuf-encoded payload as received from MQTT.
The structure follows the Meshtastic protobuf schema definitions.
All Receptions
All gateways that received this packetCorrelation: Using Mesh Packet ID
Reception Locations
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Map shows gateway locations that received this packet. Hop counts are displayed if available.
| Gateway | Time Offset | RSSI | SNR | Hops | Relay | Channel | Timestamp | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | Current |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
-0.173s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
-0.102s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
-0.046s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.039s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.067s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.094s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.135s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.164s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.190s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.219s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.246s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.270s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.297s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.324s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.354s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.384s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.411s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.450s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:36:59 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.757s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.787s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.812s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.843s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.871s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.898s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.935s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+0.970s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.030s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.065s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.093s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.123s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.145s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.168s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.190s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.211s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.234s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.259s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.282s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.305s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.328s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.350s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.371s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.393s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.418s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) |
+1.443s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
TMQT
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 02:37:00 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways