Packet #17782320 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from KOT2H (K2H) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
69
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17782320
Mesh Packet ID: 0xba550cdd
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 09:06:57 UTC
From Node: KOT2H (K2H)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: Crestwood (Crst)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -128 dBm
SNR: -17.25 dBm
Hop Info: 3/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 1
Relay Node: None
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 69 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Long Name:KOT2H
Short Name:K2H
Node ID:!433a9ed4
MAC Address:SMpDOp7U
Hardware:HELTEC_V3
Raw Packet Analysis
Complete field breakdown and MQTT privacy/exposure analysis
Packet Structure
MQTT Packet Flow:
ServiceEnvelope (MQTT layer) → MeshPacket (Mesh layer) → Decoded Payload (Application data)
Total Size:69 bytes
Gateway:!433c6b10
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:3 / 4
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 3 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !433c6b10
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (69 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 1127915220
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 69 bytes size
hop_limit 1
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 4
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 3
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -128.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -17.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774602416
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 Not set uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774602417.8672743
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
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (3 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !433c6b10
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -128.0 dBm
SNR: -17.25 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:NODEINFO_APP
Size:69 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "id": "!433a9ed4", "long_name": "KOT2H", "short_name": "K2H", "macaddr": "SMpDOp7U", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!433c6b10", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 1127915220, "to": 4294967295, "id": 3126136029, "rx_time": 1774602416, "rx_snr": -17.25, "rx_rssi": -128, "hop_limit": 1, "hop_start": 4, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 0, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a0921343333613965643412054b4f5432481a034b3248220648ca433a9ed4282b4220a34418129f76f0ba098abe2436f4c7557509d40a875698c5a40687ec31f020794800", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!433a9ed4", "long_name": "KOT2H", "short_name": "K2H", "macaddr": "SMpDOp7U", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3", "public_key": "o0QYEp928LoJir4kNvTHVXUJ1AqHVpjFpAaH7DHwIHk=", "is_unmessagable": false, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (69 bytes)
0a0921343333613965643412054b4f5432481a034b3248220648ca433a9ed4282b4220a34418129f76f0ba098abe2436f4c7557509d40a875698c5a40687ec31f020794800
Hex Analysis:
Size:69 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 packet
Correlation: 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
Crestwood (Crst) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:57 UTC Current
Crestwood (Crst) +0.050s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:57 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.078s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:57 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.099s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:57 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.120s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:57 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.143s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.167s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.190s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.213s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.239s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.260s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.281s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.302s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.326s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.350s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.373s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.395s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.416s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.436s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.457s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.484s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.505s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.542s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.568s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.589s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.610s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.631s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.651s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.673s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.697s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.720s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.742s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.764s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.785s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.806s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.827s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.849s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.872s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.895s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.918s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.939s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.960s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.981s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +1.002s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +1.024s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-03-27 09:06:58 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways