Packet #17942420 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from Big IRN2 (IRN2) to WYK9-MME (WYK9)

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
73
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17942420
Mesh Packet ID: 0x633d568c
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC
From Node: Big IRN2 (IRN2)
To Node: WYK9-MME (WYK9)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: Mechanicus Alpha (M1)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: -115 dBm
SNR: -8.0 dBm
Hop Info: 3/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 4
Relay Node: 78
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 73 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Long Name:Big IRN2
Short Name:IRN2
Node ID:!0407cef8
MAC Address:rKcEB874
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:73 bytes
Gateway:!433e868c
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:3 / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Multi-hop path visible (3 hops)
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !433e868c
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (73 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 67620600
Source node ID
uint32
to 3677332528
Target node ID
uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 73 bytes size
hop_limit 4
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 7
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 3
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -115.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -8.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774631328
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 120
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774631330.4679437
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: ShortTurbo
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (3 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !433e868c
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -115.0 dBm
SNR: -8.00 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:NODEINFO_APP
Size:73 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "id": "!0407cef8", "long_name": "Big IRN2", "short_name": "IRN2", "macaddr": "rKcEB874", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!433e868c", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 67620600, "to": 3677332528, "id": 1664964236, "rx_time": 1774631328, "rx_snr": -8.0, "rx_rssi": -115, "hop_limit": 4, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 120, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a0921303430376365663812084269672049524e321a0449524e322206aca70407cef8282b422019a8354c7ad301985ca0e4e05f95098064a99ba6e84c11d444af8eca6ee8b7104800", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!0407cef8", "long_name": "Big IRN2", "short_name": "IRN2", "macaddr": "rKcEB874", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3", "public_key": "Gag1THrTAZhcoOTgX5UJgGSpm6boTBHURK+Oym7otxA=", "is_unmessagable": false, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (73 bytes)
0a0921303430376365663812084269672049524e321a0449524e322206aca70407cef8282b422019a8354c7ad301985ca0e4e05f95098064a99ba6e84c11d444af8eca6ee8b7104800
Hex Analysis:
Size:73 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
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC Current
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.845s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.793s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.765s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.745s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.724s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.703s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.679s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.656s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.633s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.610s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.589s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.568s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.548s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.527s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.503s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.479s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.457s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.435s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.413s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.393s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.372s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.351s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 MediumFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.328s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.304s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.282s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.258s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.238s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.217s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.196s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.175s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.152s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.128s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.106s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.083s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.062s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.041s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.020s
Before
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.023s
After
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.046s
After
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.069s
After
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.092s
After
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.112s
After
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.133s
After
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.154s
After
-115.0 dBm -8.00 dB 3 78 LongFast 2026-03-27 17:08:50 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways