Packet #17873925 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from Meshtastic ac04 (ac04) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
80
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17873925 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x0bdbe360
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC |
| From Node: | Meshtastic ac04 (ac04) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | MediumFast |
| RSSI: | -124 dBm |
| SNR: | -15.5 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
0/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 7 |
| Relay Node: |
04
ac04
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 ac04 |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | ac04 |
| Node ID: | !9ee9ac04 |
| MAC Address: | nBOe6awE |
| Hardware: | HELTEC_V3 |
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: | 80 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !43b596d0 |
| Channel: | MediumFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!43b596d0
Node ID format |
channel_id |
MediumFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (80 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2666114052
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
4
NODEINFO_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
80 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
7
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-124.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-15.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774616452
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 |
4
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774616454.4880817
Unix timestamp |
uint32 |
MQTT Privacy & Exposure Analysis
Analysis of privacy features and exposure risks when packet is shared via MQTT
Exposure Level: Broadcast
Privacy Features:
- ✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
- ✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
- ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !43b596d0 |
| Zero Hop Policy: |
Enabled
Direct gateway connection |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -124.0 dBm SNR: -15.50 dB |
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": "!9ee9ac04",
"long_name": "Meshtastic ac04",
"short_name": "ac04",
"macaddr": "nBOe6awE",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!43b596d0",
"channel_id": "MediumFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2666114052,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 198959968,
"rx_time": 1774616452,
"rx_snr": -15.5,
"rx_rssi": -124,
"hop_limit": 7,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 4,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a09213965653961633034120f4d65736874617374696320616330341a046163303422069c139ee9ac04282b422051ade6bbb9f962c59815f51f25241b771cac8a490b829d69efcd71744e670b7a4800",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!9ee9ac04",
"long_name": "Meshtastic ac04",
"short_name": "ac04",
"macaddr": "nBOe6awE",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3",
"public_key": "Ua3mu7n5YsWYFfUfJSQbdxysikkLgp1p781xdE5nC3o=",
"is_unmessagable": false,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (80 bytes)
0a09213965653961633034120f4d65736874617374696320616330341a046163303422069c139ee9ac04282b422051ade6bbb9f962c59815f51f25241b771cac8a490b829d69efcd71744e670b7a4800
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | Current |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.434s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.387s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.359s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.338s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.317s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.296s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.275s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.250s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.226s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.203s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.180s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.158s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.137s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.115s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.094s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.071s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.046s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.023s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.021s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.043s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.065s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.086s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.110s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.135s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.157s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.180s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.202s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.223s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.245s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.266s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.290s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.314s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.338s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.361s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.382s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.404s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.425s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.447s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.470s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.496s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:54 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.520s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:55 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.543s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:55 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.565s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 13:00:55 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.597s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 0 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 13:00:55 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways