Packet #17817711 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from Space Has No Borders (🚀) to !ea8f8104

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
85
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17817711
Mesh Packet ID: 0xa9a9ef53
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC
From Node: Space Has No Borders (🚀)
To Node: !ea8f8104 (8104)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: -44 dBm
SNR: 6.5 dBm
Hop Info: 1/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 2
Relay Node: f8
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 85 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Long Name:Space Has No Borders
Short Name:🚀
Node ID:!02ecc984
MAC Address:PA8C7MmE
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:85 bytes
Gateway:!73ab1026
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:1 / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
âš  Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !73ab1026
Node ID format
channel_id ShortFast
packet MeshPacket (85 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 49072516
Source node ID
uint32
to 3935273220
Target node ID
uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 85 bytes size
hop_limit 2
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 3
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -44.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr 6.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774607596
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 248
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774607598.2790806
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: ShortFast
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
  • âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • âš  Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
  • âš  RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !73ab1026
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -44.0 dBm
SNR: 6.50 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:NODEINFO_APP
Size:85 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "id": "!02ecc984", "long_name": "Space Has No Borders", "short_name": "🚀", "macaddr": "PA8C7MmE", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!73ab1026", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 49072516, "to": 3935273220, "id": 2846486355, "rx_time": 1774607596, "rx_snr": 6.5, "rx_rssi": -44, "hop_limit": 2, "hop_start": 3, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 248, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a092130326563633938341214537061636520486173204e6f20426f72646572731a04f09f9a8022063c0f02ecc984282b4220c41247724336983603fe66bbbcc22548409f466117b7ed5ba52714ebc2a5df544800", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!02ecc984", "long_name": "Space Has No Borders", "short_name": "🚀", "macaddr": "PA8C7MmE", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3", "public_key": "xBJHckM2mDYD/ma7vMIlSECfRmEXt+1bpScU68Kl31Q=", "is_unmessagable": false, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (85 bytes)
0a092130326563633938341214537061636520486173204e6f20426f72646572731a04f09f9a8022063c0f02ecc984282b4220c41247724336983603fe66bbbcc22548409f466117b7ed5ba52714ebc2a5df544800
Hex Analysis:
Size:85 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
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC Current
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.682s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.653s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.614s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.585s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.562s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.540s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.519s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.497s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.476s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.452s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.427s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.404s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.380s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.358s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.330s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.309s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.287s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:17 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.263s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.239s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.216s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.192s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.170s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.137s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.116s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.095s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.071s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.047s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) -0.024s
Before
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.021s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.043s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.064s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.086s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.109s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.133s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.157s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.186s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.208s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.229s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.250s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.272s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.296s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.320s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.343s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
lizfort joyce-collingwood (lfjc) +0.366s
After
-44.0 dBm 6.50 dB 1 f8 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:33:18 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways