Packet #18115873 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from Meshtastic 4180 (4180) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
80
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 18115873 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x3c6e4523
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC |
| From Node: | Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3 |
| Relay Node: |
80
4180
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: 80 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Long Name: | Meshtastic 4180 |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | 4180 |
| Node ID: | !ba664180 |
| MAC Address: | ECC6ZkGA |
| 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: | 80 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !ba664180 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 3 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 1 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!ba664180
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (80 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
3127263616
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
4
NODEINFO_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
80 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 |
Not set | int32 |
rx_snr |
Not set | float |
rx_time |
1774667882
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
False
No ACK requested |
bool |
priority |
10
Packet priority level |
enum |
delayed |
Not set | enum |
channel |
Not set | uint32 |
pki_encrypted |
False
Standard encryption |
bool |
next_hop |
Not set | uint32 |
relay_node |
128
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774667883.447868
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)
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
- ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !ba664180 |
| Zero Hop Policy: |
Enabled
Direct gateway connection |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | NODEINFO_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 80 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"id": "!ba664180",
"long_name": "Meshtastic 4180",
"short_name": "4180",
"macaddr": "ECC6ZkGA",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!ba664180",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 3127263616,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 1013859619,
"rx_time": 1774667882,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 3,
"hop_start": 3,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 10,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 128,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a09216261363634313830120f4d65736874617374696320343138301a043431383022061020ba664180282b42208be049275dbde670fa8a4e9649304c4718de3953da46d5b003a06b6bc87f176f4800",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!ba664180",
"long_name": "Meshtastic 4180",
"short_name": "4180",
"macaddr": "ECC6ZkGA",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3",
"public_key": "i+BJJ1295nD6ik6WSTBMRxjeOVPaRtWwA6Bra8h/F28=",
"is_unmessagable": false,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (80 bytes)
0a09216261363634313830120f4d65736874617374696320343138301a043431383022061020ba664180282b42208be049275dbde670fa8a4e9649304c4718de3953da46d5b003a06b6bc87f176f4800
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | Current |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
-0.327s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
-0.294s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
-0.272s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
-0.243s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
-0.216s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
-0.178s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
-0.143s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
-0.112s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
-0.062s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
-0.025s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.020s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.052s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.074s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.097s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.120s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.142s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.163s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.202s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.231s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.255s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.278s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.301s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.323s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.351s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.371s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.391s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.412s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.436s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.458s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.482s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.504s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.525s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.546s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:03 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.566s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.589s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.614s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.637s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.660s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.681s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.702s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.723s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.744s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.771s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 4180 (4180) |
+0.794s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
80
4180
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 03:18:04 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways