Packet #18160855 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from Midtown TO (MTTO) to !b03da6a0
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
75
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 18160855 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x606e9976
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC |
| From Node: | Midtown TO (MTTO) |
| To Node: | !b03da6a0 (a6a0) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| RSSI: | -118 dBm |
| SNR: | -7.0 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
2/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 2 |
| Relay Node: |
04
ac04
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: 75 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Long Name: | Midtown TO |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | MTTO |
| Node ID: | !acab23ec |
| MAC Address: | 2IWsqyPs |
| 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: | 75 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !43b596d0 |
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | 2 / 4 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
+ 1 more...
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!43b596d0
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (75 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2896897004
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
2956830368
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
4
NODEINFO_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
75 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
2
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
4
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
2
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-118.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-7.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774676870
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 |
4
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774676871.9985468
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: ShortFast
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !43b596d0 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -118.0 dBm SNR: -7.00 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | NODEINFO_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 75 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"id": "!acab23ec",
"long_name": "Midtown TO",
"short_name": "MTTO",
"macaddr": "2IWsqyPs",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!43b596d0",
"channel_id": "ShortFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2896897004,
"to": 2956830368,
"id": 1617860982,
"rx_time": 1774676870,
"rx_snr": -7.0,
"rx_rssi": -118,
"hop_limit": 2,
"hop_start": 4,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 4,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a09216163616232336563120a4d6964746f776e20544f1a044d54544f2206d885acab23ec282b422093c1f9a15b256370572ebe62941d8f4215c7bbb872e60c9d2cc6dbc337aa33194800",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!acab23ec",
"long_name": "Midtown TO",
"short_name": "MTTO",
"macaddr": "2IWsqyPs",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3",
"public_key": "k8H5oVslY3BXLr5ilB2PQhXHu7hy5gydLMbbwzeqMxk=",
"is_unmessagable": false,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (75 bytes)
0a09216163616232336563120a4d6964746f776e20544f1a044d54544f2206d885acab23ec282b422093c1f9a15b256370572ebe62941d8f4215c7bbb872e60c9d2cc6dbc337aa33194800
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | Current |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.628s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.595s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.572s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.542s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.520s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.493s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.472s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.449s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.425s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.399s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.376s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.354s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.332s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.310s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.287s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.262s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.238s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.214s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.188s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.165s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.143s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.120s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.097s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.074s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.050s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.026s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:51 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.022s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.044s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.067s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.089s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.193s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.285s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.320s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.343s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.366s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.388s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.412s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.434s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.457s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.481s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.507s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.531s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.554s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.576s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -7.00 dB | 2 |
04
ac04
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:47:52 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways