Packet #17785638 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from Midtown Base (MTBA) to kwarc.org 119c (KW1)
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
77
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17785638 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x59fb2183
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC |
| From Node: | Midtown Base (MTBA) |
| To Node: | kwarc.org 119c (KW1) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | -116 dBm |
| SNR: | -17.75 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
3/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 1 |
| Relay Node: |
e4
boop
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: 77 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Long Name: | Midtown Base |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | MTBA |
| Node ID: | !435adfcc |
| MAC Address: | SMpDWt/M |
| Hardware: | LILYGO_TBEAM_S3_CORE |
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: | 77 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !9ea0bd1c |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | 3 / 4 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 1 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!9ea0bd1c
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (77 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
1130029004
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
471208348
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
4
NODEINFO_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
77 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 |
-116.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-17.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774602673
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 |
228
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774602710.8914232
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)
- ✓ Targeted to specific node
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ 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: | !9ea0bd1c |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -116.0 dBm SNR: -17.75 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | NODEINFO_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 77 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"id": "!435adfcc",
"long_name": "Midtown Base",
"short_name": "MTBA",
"macaddr": "SMpDWt/M",
"hw_model": "LILYGO_TBEAM_S3_CORE"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!9ea0bd1c",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 1130029004,
"to": 471208348,
"id": 1509630339,
"rx_time": 1774602673,
"rx_snr": -17.75,
"rx_rssi": -116,
"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": 228,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a09213433356164666363120c4d6964746f776e20426173651a044d544241220648ca435adfcc280c4220f7296d660d3e7a7df54b2a55b29de9e88421a1ceaaac154526e330981e215a324800",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!435adfcc",
"long_name": "Midtown Base",
"short_name": "MTBA",
"macaddr": "SMpDWt/M",
"hw_model": "LILYGO_TBEAM_S3_CORE",
"public_key": "9yltZg0+en31SypVsp3p6IQhoc6qrBVFJuMwmB4hWjI=",
"is_unmessagable": false,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (77 bytes)
0a09213433356164666363120c4d6964746f776e20426173651a044d544241220648ca435adfcc280c4220f7296d660d3e7a7df54b2a55b29de9e88421a1ceaaac154526e330981e215a324800
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | Current |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.212s
Before |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.188s
Before |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.163s
Before |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.138s
Before |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.114s
Before |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.091s
Before |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.068s
Before |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.046s
Before |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.024s
Before |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.026s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.050s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.074s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.098s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:50 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.129s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.159s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.182s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.207s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.232s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.256s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.280s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.302s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.325s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.348s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.371s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.396s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.421s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.446s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.469s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.492s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.515s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.537s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.561s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.587s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.611s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.635s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.659s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.681s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.704s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.727s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.750s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.774s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.798s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.822s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.845s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -17.75 dB | 3 |
e4
boop
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:11:51 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways