Packet #18003238 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from Thorndale North Tower (📡) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
86
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 18003238 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x300f1921
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC |
| From Node: | Thorndale North Tower (📡) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| RSSI: | -41 dBm |
| SNR: | 6.25 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3 |
| Relay Node: |
34
📡
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: 86 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Long Name: | Thorndale North Tower |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | 📡 |
| Node ID: | !cc229034 |
| MAC Address: | w6/MIpA0 |
| Hardware: | RAK4631 |
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: | 86 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !9e7728c4 |
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 3 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!9e7728c4
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (86 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
3424817204
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
4
NODEINFO_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
86 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
3
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
3
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-41.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
6.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774644307
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 |
52
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774644309.256762
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: ShortFast
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
- ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
- âš Visible to all nodes on channel
- âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- âš RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !9e7728c4 |
| Zero Hop Policy: |
Enabled
Direct gateway connection |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -41.0 dBm SNR: 6.25 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | NODEINFO_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 86 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"id": "!cc229034",
"long_name": "Thorndale North Tower",
"short_name": "📡",
"macaddr": "w6/MIpA0",
"hw_model": "RAK4631"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!9e7728c4",
"channel_id": "ShortFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 3424817204,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 806295841,
"rx_time": 1774644307,
"rx_snr": 6.25,
"rx_rssi": -41,
"hop_limit": 3,
"hop_start": 3,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 52,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a09216363323239303334121554686f726e64616c65204e6f72746820546f7765721a04f09f93a12206c3afcc22903428094220be15872ad245ffb0b2a17a371a19f082fc79db3c1db36f5866f7f9ab6672555d4800",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!cc229034",
"long_name": "Thorndale North Tower",
"short_name": "📡",
"macaddr": "w6/MIpA0",
"hw_model": "RAK4631",
"public_key": "vhWHKtJF/7CyoXo3Ghnwgvx52zwds29YZvf5q2ZyVV0=",
"is_unmessagable": false,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (86 bytes)
0a09216363323239303334121554686f726e64616c65204e6f72746820546f7765721a04f09f93a12206c3afcc22903428094220be15872ad245ffb0b2a17a371a19f082fc79db3c1db36f5866f7f9ab6672555d4800
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | Current |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.784s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.749s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.726s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.673s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.648s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.625s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.590s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.569s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.549s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.528s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.505s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.477s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.454s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.431s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.410s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.383s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.360s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.340s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.317s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.287s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.265s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:08 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.240s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.211s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.189s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.166s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.145s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.115s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.091s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.069s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.041s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.020s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.021s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.042s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.065s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.089s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.111s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.153s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.174s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.195s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.221s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.241s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.266s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.294s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.317s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 20:45:09 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways