Packet #17895312 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from Kraken (Base) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
71
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17895312
Mesh Packet ID: 0x2ccda524
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC
From Node: Kraken (Base)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: -103 dBm
SNR: -5.25 dBm
Hop Info: 0/5 hops
Start: 5, Limit: 5
Relay Node: 84 Base
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: 71 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Long Name:Kraken
Short Name:Base
Node ID:!16c3f684
MAC Address:mKMWw/aE
Hardware:STATION_G2
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:71 bytes
Gateway:!9ea0bd1c
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 5
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !9ea0bd1c
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (71 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 381941380
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 71 bytes size
hop_limit 5
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 5
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -103.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -5.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774621292
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 132
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774621296.2612512
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: ShortTurbo
  • ✓ 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: !9ea0bd1c
Zero Hop Policy: Enabled
Direct gateway connection
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -103.0 dBm
SNR: -5.25 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:NODEINFO_APP
Size:71 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "id": "!16c3f684", "long_name": "Kraken", "short_name": "Base", "macaddr": "mKMWw/aE", "hw_model": "STATION_G2" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!9ea0bd1c", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 381941380, "to": 4294967295, "id": 751674660, "rx_time": 1774621292, "rx_snr": -5.25, "rx_rssi": -103, "hop_limit": 5, "hop_start": 5, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 132, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a0921313663336636383412064b72616b656e1a0442617365220698a316c3f684281f4220c10c16d31a929bc329380e8dc03bd902a66df51306c5f472ef3f3893c2562b524801", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!16c3f684", "long_name": "Kraken", "short_name": "Base", "macaddr": "mKMWw/aE", "hw_model": "STATION_G2", "public_key": "wQwW0xqSm8MpOA6NwDvZAqZt9RMGxfRy7z84k8JWK1I=", "is_unmessagable": true, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (71 bytes)
0a0921313663336636383412064b72616b656e1a0442617365220698a316c3f684281f4220c10c16d31a929bc329380e8dc03bd902a66df51306c5f472ef3f3893c2562b524801
Hex Analysis:
Size:71 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
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC Current
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.811s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.775s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.740s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.719s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.695s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.671s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.649s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.626s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.605s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.584s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.563s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.541s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.518s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.493s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.470s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.448s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.427s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.406s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.386s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.364s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.340s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.309s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base MediumFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.283s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.261s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:35 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.240s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.219s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.199s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.176s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.152s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.129s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.106s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.084s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.063s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortFast 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.043s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) -0.022s
Before
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) +0.024s
After
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) +0.047s
After
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) +0.069s
After
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) +0.091s
After
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) +0.113s
After
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) +0.134s
After
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) +0.155s
After
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) +0.177s
After
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) +0.200s
After
-103.0 dBm -5.25 dB 0 84 Base LongFast 2026-03-27 14:21:36 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways