Packet #17768423 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from Meshtastic NJF Base 🛰 (🛰) to !ffffffff
47
Total Receptions
3
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
91
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17768423 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x1e9871fc
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC |
| From Node: | Meshtastic NJF Base 🛰 (🛰) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | -111 dBm |
| SNR: | -4.25 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3 |
| Relay Node: |
f2
🛰
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: 91 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Long Name: | Meshtastic NJF Base 🛰 |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | 🛰 |
| Node ID: | !d4284ff2 |
| MAC Address: | ztXUKE/y |
| Hardware: | RAK4631 |
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: | 91 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !433e868c |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 3 |
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:
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!433e868c
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (91 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
3559411698
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
4
NODEINFO_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
91 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
3
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
3
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-111.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-4.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774599501
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
False
No ACK 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 |
242
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774599504.37605
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:
- âš Visible to all nodes on channel
- âš Default channel - no encryption
- âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- âš RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !433e868c |
| Zero Hop Policy: |
Enabled
Direct gateway connection |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -111.0 dBm SNR: -4.25 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | NODEINFO_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 91 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"id": "!d4284ff2",
"long_name": "Meshtastic NJF Base 🛰",
"short_name": "🛰",
"macaddr": "ztXUKE/y",
"hw_model": "RAK4631"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!433e868c",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 3559411698,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 513307132,
"rx_time": 1774599501,
"rx_snr": -4.25,
"rx_rssi": -111,
"hop_limit": 3,
"hop_start": 3,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 242,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a0921643432383466663212184d657368746173746963204e4a46204261736520f09f9bb01a04f09f9bb02206ced5d4284ff22809380c42202457ab3e7482160e45803ce92622ca2ee2999827664ceef56fa3a0f3f655d33c4801",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!d4284ff2",
"long_name": "Meshtastic NJF Base 🛰",
"short_name": "🛰",
"macaddr": "ztXUKE/y",
"hw_model": "RAK4631",
"role": "CLIENT_BASE",
"public_key": "JFerPnSCFg5FgDzpJiLKLuKZmCdmTO71b6Og8/ZV0zw=",
"is_unmessagable": true,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (91 bytes)
0a0921643432383466663212184d657368746173746963204e4a46204261736520f09f9bb01a04f09f9bb02206ced5d4284ff22809380c42202457ab3e7482160e45803ce92622ca2ee2999827664ceef56fa3a0f3f655d33c4801
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-111.0 dBm | -4.25 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | Current |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.982s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.943s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.900s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.882s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.847s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.828s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.807s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.788s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.766s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.747s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.728s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.707s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.680s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.660s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.631s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.611s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.591s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.573s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.556s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.537s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.515s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.491s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.470s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.446s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.427s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.408s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.391s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:23 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.374s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.356s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.333s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.312s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.288s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.269s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.252s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.235s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.215s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.196s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.175s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.155s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.137s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.119s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.103s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.086s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.069s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Dominus (M4) |
-0.051s
Before |
-91.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Cadia (M3) |
-0.023s
Before |
-123.0 dBm | -11.75 dB | 0 |
f2
🛰
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:18:24 UTC | View |
47
Total Receptions
3
Unique Gateways