Packet #17996773 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from Kraken (Base) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
71
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17996773
Mesh Packet ID: 0x58063526
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC
From Node: Kraken (Base)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO)
Channel: MediumFast
RSSI: -128 dBm
SNR: -17.75 dBm
Hop Info: 1/5 hops
Start: 5, Limit: 4
Relay Node: 8e
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
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:!43b596d0
Channel:MediumFast
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:1 / 5
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !43b596d0
Node ID format
channel_id MediumFast
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 4
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 5
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -128.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -17.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774642895
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 142
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774642897.595366
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
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !43b596d0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -128.0 dBm
SNR: -17.75 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": "!43b596d0", "channel_id": "MediumFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 381941380, "to": 4294967295, "id": 1476801830, "rx_time": 1774642895, "rx_snr": -17.75, "rx_rssi": -128, "hop_limit": 4, "hop_start": 5, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 142, "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
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC Current
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.909s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:36 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.847s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:36 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.745s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:36 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.694s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:36 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.636s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:36 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.538s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.486s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.415s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.353s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.309s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.273s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.223s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.189s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.153s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.088s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.075s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.130s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.179s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.223s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.276s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:37 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.450s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.483s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.511s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.543s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.584s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.649s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.724s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.761s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.806s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.866s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.923s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.956s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.049s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.154s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.235s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.268s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.306s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.358s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.402s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:38 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.441s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:39 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.484s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:39 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.541s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:39 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.587s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:21:39 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +1.707s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.75 dB 1 8e LongFast 2026-03-27 20:21:39 UTC View
FLAN-F208 (FLAN) +38.409s
After
-41.0 dBm 6.00 dB 4 96 FLAM LongFast 2026-03-27 20:22:16 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways