Packet #17808322 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from Balconytastic (PIE1) to Meshtastic 2fec (2fec)

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
80
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17808322
Mesh Packet ID: 0x1469f34e
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC
From Node: Balconytastic (PIE1)
To Node: Meshtastic 2fec (2fec)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: Balconytastic (PIE1)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/2 hops
Start: 2, Limit: 2
Relay Node: b8 PIE1
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: 80 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Long Name:Balconytastic
Short Name:PIE1
Node ID:!49b3d5b8
MAC Address:jP1Js9W4
Hardware:HELTEC_V4
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:80 bytes
Gateway:!49b3d5b8
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 2
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !49b3d5b8
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (80 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 1236522424
Source node ID 		uint32
to 116797420
Target node ID 		uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP 		enum
decoded.payload_length 80 bytes size
hop_limit 2
Remaining hops allowed 		uint32
hop_start 2
Initial hop limit 		uint32
hops_taken 0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit 		derived
rx_rssi Not set int32
rx_snr Not set float
rx_time 1774606268
Receive timestamp 		fixed32
via_mqtt False
Direct LoRa transmission 		bool
want_ack False
No ACK requested 		bool
priority 70
Packet priority level 		enum
delayed Not set enum
channel Not set uint32
pki_encrypted False
Standard encryption 		bool
next_hop Not set uint32
relay_node 184
Relay node ID 		uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774606271.2358654
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
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !49b3d5b8
Zero Hop Policy: Enabled
Direct gateway connection
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:NODEINFO_APP
Size:80 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "id": "!49b3d5b8", "long_name": "Balconytastic", "short_name": "PIE1", "macaddr": "jP1Js9W4", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V4" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!49b3d5b8", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 1236522424, "to": 116797420, "id": 342487886, "rx_time": 1774606268, "rx_snr": 0.0, "rx_rssi": 0, "hop_limit": 2, "hop_start": 2, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 70, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 184, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a09213439623364356238120d42616c636f6e797461737469631a045049453122068cfd49b3d5b8286e380c422094637aae8071f71b636252a16c38a3306f7455250d5d115134c164d2e99b4e354801", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!49b3d5b8", "long_name": "Balconytastic", "short_name": "PIE1", "macaddr": "jP1Js9W4", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V4", "role": "CLIENT_BASE", "public_key": "lGN6roBx9xtjYlKhbDijMG90VSUNXRFRNMFk0umbTjU=", "is_unmessagable": true, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (80 bytes)
0a09213439623364356238120d42616c636f6e797461737469631a045049453122068cfd49b3d5b8286e380c422094637aae8071f71b636252a16c38a3306f7455250d5d115134c164d2e99b4e354801
Hex Analysis:
Size:80 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
Balconytastic (PIE1) Primary 0.000s
Reference 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC Current
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.156s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.316s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.349s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.376s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.417s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.453s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.489s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.615s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.643s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.706s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:11 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.872s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +0.981s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.008s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.129s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.197s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.233s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.269s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.359s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.382s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.448s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.472s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.544s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.590s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.612s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.634s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.657s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.705s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.729s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.752s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:12 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.824s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:13 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +1.847s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:13 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +2.032s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:13 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +2.057s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:13 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +2.215s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:13 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +2.239s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:13 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +2.374s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:13 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +2.632s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:13 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +2.987s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:14 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +3.247s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:14 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +3.313s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:14 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +3.335s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:14 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +3.519s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:14 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +3.567s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:14 UTC View
Balconytastic (PIE1) +3.659s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 b8 PIE1 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:14 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways