Packet #17991559 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from Big IRN1 (IRN1) to !da546654
46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
73
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17991559 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x28678a24
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC |
| From Node: | Big IRN1 (IRN1) |
| To Node: | !da546654 (6654) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| RSSI: | -118 dBm |
| SNR: | -12.0 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
3/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 4 |
| Relay Node: |
ce
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 IRN1 |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | IRN1 |
| Node ID: | !040692ec |
| MAC Address: | rKcEBpLs |
| 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: | 73 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !433e868c |
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | 3 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
✓ 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...
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Multi-hop path visible (3 hops)
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!433e868c
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (73 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
67539692
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
3662964308
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 |
-118.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-12.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774641613
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 |
206
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774641615.5269294
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:
- ⚠ 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: -118.0 dBm SNR: -12.00 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": "!040692ec",
"long_name": "Big IRN1",
"short_name": "IRN1",
"macaddr": "rKcEBpLs",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!433e868c",
"channel_id": "ShortFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 67539692,
"to": 3662964308,
"id": 677874212,
"rx_time": 1774641613,
"rx_snr": -12.0,
"rx_rssi": -118,
"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": 206,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a0921303430363932656312084269672049524e311a0449524e312206aca7040692ec282b4220c7df8cd6db5caa47556f0aeb69bb719291c348333fe123e5cfadcd1f050e3f684800",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!040692ec",
"long_name": "Big IRN1",
"short_name": "IRN1",
"macaddr": "rKcEBpLs",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3",
"public_key": "x9+M1ttcqkdVbwrrabtxkpHDSDM/4SPlz63NHwUOP2g=",
"is_unmessagable": false,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (73 bytes)
0a0921303430363932656312084269672049524e311a0449524e312206aca7040692ec282b4220c7df8cd6db5caa47556f0aeb69bb719291c348333fe123e5cfadcd1f050e3f684800
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | Current |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.552s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:14 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.506s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.479s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.446s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.418s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.395s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.372s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.349s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.328s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.307s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.286s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.264s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.240s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.216s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.193s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.172s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.151s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.131s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.111s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.089s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.065s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.043s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
-0.021s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.020s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.040s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.061s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.083s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.106s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.139s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.193s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.242s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.293s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.324s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.346s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.367s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.388s
After |
-125.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.409s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.430s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.456s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.480s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.503s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.526s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.546s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.567s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC | View |
| Mechanicus Alpha (M1) |
+0.588s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -12.00 dB | 3 |
ce
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC | View |
46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways