Packet #17789264 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from Blueytastic (🐶) to kwarc.org c908 (KWC)

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
78
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17789264
Mesh Packet ID: 0x248d2cef
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC
From Node: Blueytastic (🐶)
To Node: kwarc.org c908 (KWC)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: Balconytastic (PIE1)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: -46 dBm
SNR: 6.0 dBm
Hop Info: 0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3
Relay Node: 1e 🐶
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: 78 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Long Name:Blueytastic
Short Name:🐶
Node ID:!18178c1e
MAC Address:5qoYF4we
Hardware:HELTEC_MESH_NODE_T114
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:78 bytes
Gateway:!49b3d5b8
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !49b3d5b8
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (78 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 404196382
Source node ID
uint32
to 3812346120
Target node ID
uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 78 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 -46.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr 6.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774602883
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 30
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774602885.1245532
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
  • ✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !49b3d5b8
Zero Hop Policy: Enabled
Direct gateway connection
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -46.0 dBm
SNR: 6.00 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:NODEINFO_APP
Size:78 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "id": "!18178c1e", "long_name": "Blueytastic", "short_name": "🐶", "macaddr": "5qoYF4we", "hw_model": "HELTEC_MESH_NODE_T114" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!49b3d5b8", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 404196382, "to": 3812346120, "id": 613231855, "rx_time": 1774602883, "rx_snr": 6.0, "rx_rssi": -46, "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": 30, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a09213138313738633165120b426c7565797461737469631a04f09f90b62206e6aa18178c1e2845380c4220baa096a847f4d64a252b1b2e8f660c8449f4728623a810cd498db1c04d07f3664800", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!18178c1e", "long_name": "Blueytastic", "short_name": "🐶", "macaddr": "5qoYF4we", "hw_model": "HELTEC_MESH_NODE_T114", "role": "CLIENT_BASE", "public_key": "uqCWqEf01kolKxsuj2YMhEn0coYjqBDNSY2xwE0H82Y=", "is_unmessagable": false, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (78 bytes)
0a09213138313738633165120b426c7565797461737469631a04f09f90b62206e6aa18178c1e2845380c4220baa096a847f4d64a252b1b2e8f660c8449f4728623a810cd498db1c04d07f3664800
Hex Analysis:
Size:78 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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Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
Balconytastic (PIE1) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC Current
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.899s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.876s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.840s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.812s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.788s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.760s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.735s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.712s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.686s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.664s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.643s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.622s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.598s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.573s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.550s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.526s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.504s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.483s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.461s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.439s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.415s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.391s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.368s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.344s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.322s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.301s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.279s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.254s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.230s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.205s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.182s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.159s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.137s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:14:44 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.115s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.094s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.072s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.048s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) -0.024s
Before
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.024s
After
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.052s
After
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.073s
After
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.095s
After
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.117s
After
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.141s
After
-46.0 dBm 6.00 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
Tagtastic (ld01) +0.165s
After
-18.0 dBm 5.75 dB 0 1e 🐶 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:14:45 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways