Packet #17809352 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) to Meshtastic 2fec (2fec)

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
80
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17809352
Mesh Packet ID: 0x2db48bd1
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 10:11:36 UTC
From Node: Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT)
To Node: Meshtastic 2fec (2fec)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/2 hops
Start: 2, Limit: 2
Relay Node: 18 TMQT
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:Meshtastic 4618
Short Name:TMQT
Node ID:!02ee4618
MAC Address:PA8C7kYY
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:80 bytes
Gateway:!02ee4618
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 !02ee4618
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 49169944
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 1774606269
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 24
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774606296.9980047
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: !02ee4618
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": "!02ee4618", "long_name": "Meshtastic 4618", "short_name": "TMQT", "macaddr": "PA8C7kYY", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!02ee4618", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 49169944, "to": 116797420, "id": 766806993, "rx_time": 1774606269, "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": 24, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a09213032656534363138120f4d65736874617374696320343631381a04544d515422063c0f02ee4618282b422010d9948899f2ecb07446b630cece016f308716bf1906c1f0c371ff42528b28344801", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!02ee4618", "long_name": "Meshtastic 4618", "short_name": "TMQT", "macaddr": "PA8C7kYY", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3", "public_key": "ENmUiJny7LB0RrYwzs4BbzCHFr8ZBsHww3H/QlKLKDQ=", "is_unmessagable": true, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (80 bytes)
0a09213032656534363138120f4d65736874617374696320343631381a04544d515422063c0f02ee4618282b422010d9948899f2ecb07446b630cece016f308716bf1906c1f0c371ff42528b28344801
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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Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) Primary 0.000s
Reference
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:36 UTC Current
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) -17.761s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:19 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) -3.756s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:33 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) -1.428s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:35 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) -1.209s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:35 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) -0.743s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:36 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) -0.695s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:36 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) -0.467s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:36 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) -0.445s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:36 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) -0.094s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:36 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) -0.025s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:36 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +0.207s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:37 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +0.342s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:37 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +0.368s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:37 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +0.551s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:37 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +0.624s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:37 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +0.875s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:37 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +0.946s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:37 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +0.993s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:37 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.060s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.083s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.178s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.291s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.361s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.383s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT LongFast 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.405s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.471s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.661s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.685s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +1.754s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:38 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +2.063s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:39 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +2.303s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:39 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +2.392s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:11:39 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +2.463s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:39 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +2.507s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:39 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +2.550s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:39 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +2.669s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:39 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +2.760s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:39 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +3.088s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:40 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +3.189s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:40 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +3.408s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:40 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +3.659s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:40 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +3.824s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:40 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +3.941s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:11:40 UTC View
Meshtastic 4618 (TMQT) +4.460s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 18 TMQT MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:11:41 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways