Packet #17731645 Success
TRACEROUTE_APP packet from Meshtastic T (T) to !aaaaaaaa
46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
18
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17731645 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x295b6e82
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC |
| From Node: | Meshtastic T (T) |
| To Node: | !aaaaaaaa (aaaa) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
TRACEROUTE_APP
Port: 70 |
| Gateway: | DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortTurbo |
| RSSI: | -56 dBm |
| SNR: | 6.25 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
1/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 6 |
| Relay Node: |
e1
DIR2
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet - Candidate source node(s) based on 0-hop direct receptions |
Payload Data
Protocol: TRACEROUTE_APP
Size: 18 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
Route Information
| Route Path: | DIR Hochelaga (DIR2) |
|---|---|
| Hop Count: | 0 hops |
| Status: | Incomplete - Final destination not reached |
| SNR Towards: | -20.75 dB |
Traceroute Steps
| Hop | From Node | To Node | Distance | SNR (dB) | Direction | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meshtastic T (T) | DIR Hochelaga (DIR2) | 5.34 km | -20.75 dB | Origin | Hops |
| Traceroute incomplete - Final destination not reached | ||||||
Total Forward Distance
5.34 kmCombined Traceroute Graph
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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: | 18 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !6985083c |
| Channel: | ShortTurbo |
| Payload Type: | TRACEROUTE_APP |
| Hop Count: | 1 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Acknowledgment requested
+ 3 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Acknowledgment requested
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
+ 1 more...
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!6985083c
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortTurbo
|
packet |
MeshPacket (18 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2697663700
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
2863311530
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
70
TRACEROUTE_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
18 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
6
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-56.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
6.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774592522
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
True
Acknowledgment requested |
bool |
priority |
Not set | enum |
delayed |
Not set | enum |
channel |
Not set | uint32 |
pki_encrypted |
False
Standard encryption |
bool |
next_hop |
Not set | uint32 |
relay_node |
225
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774592522.5962687
Unix timestamp |
uint32 |
MQTT Privacy & Exposure Analysis
Analysis of privacy features and exposure risks when packet is shared via MQTT
Exposure Level: Direct Message
Privacy Features:
- ✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
- ✓ Acknowledgment requested
- ✓ Targeted to specific node
- ✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Want ack: | True |
| Gateway ID: | !6985083c |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -56.0 dBm SNR: 6.25 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | TRACEROUTE_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 18 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"route_nodes": [
3959922657
],
"snr_towards": [
-20.75
],
"route_back": [],
"snr_back": [],
"route_node_names": {
"3959922657": "DIR Hochelaga (DIR2)",
"2863311530": "!aaaaaaaa",
"2697663700": "Meshtastic T (T)"
},
"traceroute_packet": {
"packet_data": {
"id": 17731645,
"timestamp": 1774592522.5962687,
"from_node_id": 2697663700,
"to_node_id": 2863311530,
"portnum": 70,
"portnum_name": "TRACEROUTE_APP",
"gateway_id": "!6985083c",
"channel_id": "ShortTurbo",
"mesh_packet_id": 693857922,
"rssi": -56,
"snr": 6.25,
"hop_limit": 6,
"hop_start": 7,
"payload_length": 18,
"processed_successfully": true,
"raw_payload": "0a04e19f07ec120aadffffffffffffffff01",
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": true,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"rx_time": 1774592522,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 225,
"tx_after": 0,
"timestamp_str": "2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC",
"hop_count": 1,
"has_payload": true,
"success": true,
"from_node_name": "Meshtastic T (T)",
"to_node_name": "!aaaaaaaa",
"relay_hex": "e1",
"relay_candidates": [
{
"node_id": 3959922657,
"node_name": "DIR Hochelaga",
"hex_id": "!ec079fe1",
"short_name": "DIR2",
"last_byte": "e1"
}
],
"gateway_name": "DIR Rooftop (DIR)",
"gateway_location": null
},
"resolve_names": true,
"packet_id": 17731645,
"from_node_id": 2697663700,
"to_node_id": 2863311530,
"timestamp": 1774592522.5962687,
"gateway_id": "!6985083c",
"raw_payload": "0a04e19f07ec120aadffffffffffffffff01",
"hop_limit": 6,
"hop_start": 7,
"from_node_name": "Meshtastic T (T)",
"to_node_name": "!aaaaaaaa",
"route_data": {
"route_nodes": [
3959922657
],
"snr_towards": [
-20.75
],
"route_back": [],
"snr_back": []
},
"forward_path": {
"path_type": "forward",
"node_ids": [
2697663700,
3959922657
],
"node_names": [
"Meshtastic T (T)",
"DIR Hochelaga (DIR2)"
],
"snr_values": [
-20.75
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 2697663700,
"to_node_id": 3959922657,
"from_node_name": "Meshtastic T (T)",
"to_node_name": "DIR Hochelaga (DIR2)",
"snr": -20.75,
"direction": "forward",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": 5337.125277983958,
"from_location_timestamp": 1774590554.6788826,
"to_location_timestamp": 1774592321.6520865,
"from_location_age_warning": "from 0.5h ago",
"to_location_age_warning": "from 0.1h ago"
}
],
"is_complete": false,
"total_hops": 1
},
"return_path": null,
"actual_rf_path": {
"path_type": "forward_rf",
"node_ids": [
2697663700,
3959922657
],
"node_names": [
"Meshtastic T (T)",
"DIR Hochelaga (DIR2)"
],
"snr_values": [
-20.75
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 2697663700,
"to_node_id": 3959922657,
"from_node_name": "Meshtastic T (T)",
"to_node_name": "DIR Hochelaga (DIR2)",
"snr": -20.75,
"direction": "forward_rf",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": 5337.125277983958,
"from_location_timestamp": 1774590554.6788826,
"to_location_timestamp": 1774592321.6520865,
"from_location_age_warning": "from 0.5h ago",
"to_location_age_warning": "from 0.1h ago"
}
],
"is_complete": false,
"total_hops": 1
}
},
"has_return_path": false,
"is_complete": false,
"forward_path_display": "Meshtastic T (T) → DIR Hochelaga (DIR2)",
"return_path_display": null,
"actual_rf_path_display": "Meshtastic T (T) → DIR Hochelaga (DIR2)",
"forward_hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 2697663700,
"to_node_id": 3959922657,
"from_node_name": "Meshtastic T (T)",
"to_node_name": "DIR Hochelaga (DIR2)",
"snr": -20.75,
"direction": "forward",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": 5337.125277983958,
"from_location_timestamp": 1774590554.6788826,
"to_location_timestamp": 1774592321.6520865,
"from_location_age_warning": "from 0.5h ago",
"to_location_age_warning": "from 0.1h ago"
}
],
"return_hops": [],
"total_forward_distance": 5337.125277983958,
"total_return_distance": null
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!6985083c",
"channel_id": "ShortTurbo",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2697663700,
"to": 2863311530,
"id": 693857922,
"rx_time": 1774592522,
"rx_snr": 6.25,
"rx_rssi": -56,
"hop_limit": 6,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": true,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 225,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 70,
"payload": "0a04e19f07ec120aadffffffffffffffff01",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"route": [
3959922657
],
"snr_towards": [
-83
],
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "TRACEROUTE_APP",
"message_class": "RouteDiscovery"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (18 bytes)
0a04e19f07ec120aadffffffffffffffff01
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | Current |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.424s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.414s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.393s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.377s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.359s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.334s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.321s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.309s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.298s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.286s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.274s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.263s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.252s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.241s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.225s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.214s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.206s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.190s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.179s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.168s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.156s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.143s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.131s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.119s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.107s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.095s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.076s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.066s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.055s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.044s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.033s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.022s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.011s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.011s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.023s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.035s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.048s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.060s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.072s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.084s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.096s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.108s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.118s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.129s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 1 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:02 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+7.816s
After |
-101.0 dBm | -3.00 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:22:10 UTC | View |
46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways