Packet #17724088 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from Meshtastic b018 (b018) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
80
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17724088 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x4c5c83e7
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC |
| From Node: | Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
0/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 7 |
| Relay Node: |
18
b018
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 b018 |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | b018 |
| Node ID: | !db51b018 |
| MAC Address: | EFHbUbAY |
| 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: | !db51b018 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 7 |
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 |
!db51b018
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 |
3679563800
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 |
7
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
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 |
1774590758
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 |
1774590759.8086205
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: | !db51b018 |
| 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": "!db51b018",
"long_name": "Meshtastic b018",
"short_name": "b018",
"macaddr": "EFHbUbAY",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!db51b018",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 3679563800,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 1281131495,
"rx_time": 1774590758,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 7,
"hop_start": 7,
"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": "0a09216462353162303138120f4d65736874617374696320623031381a046230313822061051db51b018282b422061ca985c6e0d0bdcf0344a19850653216ecc93141398e00ac4a55b5f0f520a284800",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!db51b018",
"long_name": "Meshtastic b018",
"short_name": "b018",
"macaddr": "EFHbUbAY",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3",
"public_key": "YcqYXG4NC9zwNEoZhQZTIW7MkxQTmOAKxKVbXw9SCig=",
"is_unmessagable": false,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (80 bytes)
0a09216462353162303138120f4d65736874617374696320623031381a046230313822061051db51b018282b422061ca985c6e0d0bdcf0344a19850653216ecc93141398e00ac4a55b5f0f520a284800
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 b018 (b018) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | Current |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
-0.199s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
-0.172s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
-0.140s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
-0.114s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
-0.089s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
-0.066s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
-0.043s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
-0.020s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.020s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.041s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.063s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.088s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.111s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.135s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.158s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.179s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:39 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.200s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.221s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.243s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.267s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.291s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.314s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.337s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.356s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.378s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.398s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.420s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.444s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.468s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.491s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.514s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.536s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.557s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.578s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.599s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.622s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.653s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.677s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.714s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.736s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.760s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.789s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.820s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic b018 (b018) |
+0.847s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
18
b018
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:52:40 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways