Packet #18019278 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from VC2 to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
69
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 18019278
Mesh Packet ID: 0x234775f3
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC
From Node: VC2 (3438)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: FourSisters (4sis)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: -100 dBm
SNR: 0.5 dBm
Hop Info: 1/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 6
Relay Node: a0
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 69 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Long Name:VC2
Short Name:VC2
Node ID:!336a3438
MAC Address:ZOgzajQ4
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:69 bytes
Gateway:!a0cb14e8
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:1 / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 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 !a0cb14e8
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (69 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 862598200
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 69 bytes size
hop_limit 6
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 7
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -100.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr 0.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774647688
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 160
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774647691.4988847
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: ShortTurbo
  • ✓ 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: !a0cb14e8
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -100.0 dBm
SNR: 0.50 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:NODEINFO_APP
Size:69 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "id": "!336a3438", "long_name": "VC2", "short_name": "VC2", "macaddr": "ZOgzajQ4", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!a0cb14e8", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 862598200, "to": 4294967295, "id": 591885811, "rx_time": 1774647688, "rx_snr": 0.5, "rx_rssi": -100, "hop_limit": 6, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 160, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a0921333336613334333812035643321a03564332220664e8336a3438282b3801422078d248f4b7701509161abf18726f80c65c1060bfa47e8ecfa1eed4f323f87a724800", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!336a3438", "long_name": "VC2", "short_name": "VC2", "macaddr": "ZOgzajQ4", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3", "role": "CLIENT_MUTE", "public_key": "eNJI9LdwFQkWGr8Ycm+AxlwQYL+kfo7Poe7U8yP4enI=", "is_unmessagable": false, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (69 bytes)
0a0921333336613334333812035643321a03564332220664e8336a3438282b3801422078d248f4b7701509161abf18726f80c65c1060bfa47e8ecfa1eed4f323f87a724800
Hex Analysis:
Size:69 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
FourSisters (4sis) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC Current
FourSisters (4sis) -0.908s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.875s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.853s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.833s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.813s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.791s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.768s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.746s
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-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.723s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.701s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.681s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.661s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.641s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.620s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.598s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.575s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.554s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.533s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.513s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:30 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.493s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.473s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.448s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.425s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.403s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.379s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.357s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.336s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.315s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.294s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.273s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.250s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.226s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.202s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.182s
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-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.161s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.141s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.108s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.087s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.064s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.042s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.021s
Before
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.021s
After
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.041s
After
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.064s
After
-100.0 dBm 0.50 dB 1 a0 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:41:31 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways