Packet #17991578 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: 17991578
Mesh Packet ID: 0x28678a24
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC
From Node: Big IRN1 (IRN1)
To Node: !da546654 (6654)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: Mechanicus Alpha (M1)
Channel: ShortTurbo
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 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 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 1774641616.0524604
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: -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": "ShortTurbo", "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 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
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC Current
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -1.078s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -1.032s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -1.005s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.972s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.944s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.920s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.897s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.875s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.854s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.833s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.812s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.789s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.765s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.742s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.719s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.697s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.677s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.657s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.636s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.615s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.591s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.569s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.547s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.526s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.505s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.485s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.464s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.443s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.419s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.387s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.333s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.283s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.233s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.201s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.179s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.159s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.138s
Before
-125.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.117s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.096s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.069s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.045s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.023s
Before
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.021s
After
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.042s
After
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.062s
After
-118.0 dBm -12.00 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-03-27 20:00:16 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways