Packet #18162268 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from VE7NA MtBenson-LF MediumSlow! Join us! (NALF) to !ffffffff
46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
105
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 18162268 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xd21b676c
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC |
| From Node: | VE7NA MtBenson-LF MediumSlow! Join us! (NALF) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | FourSisters (4sis) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| RSSI: | -111 dBm |
| SNR: | -6.75 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
1/5 hops
Start: 5, Limit: 4 |
| Relay Node: |
d5
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet |
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 105 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Long Name: | VE7NA MtBenson-LF MediumSlow! Join us! |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | NALF |
| Node ID: | !4ae53c94 |
| MAC Address: | 2NpK5TyU |
| 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: | 105 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !a0cb14e8 |
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | 1 / 5 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 1 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!a0cb14e8
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (105 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
1256537236
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
4
NODEINFO_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
105 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 |
-111.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-6.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774676993
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 |
213
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774677081.8769708
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
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: -111.0 dBm SNR: -6.75 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | NODEINFO_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 105 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"id": "!4ae53c94",
"long_name": "VE7NA MtBenson-LF MediumSlow! Join us!",
"short_name": "NALF",
"macaddr": "2NpK5TyU",
"hw_model": "RAK4631"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!a0cb14e8",
"channel_id": "ShortFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 1256537236,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 3525011308,
"rx_time": 1774676993,
"rx_snr": -6.75,
"rx_rssi": -111,
"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": 213,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a0921346165353363393412265645374e41204d7442656e736f6e2d4c46204d656469756d536c6f7721204a6f696e207573211a044e414c462206d8da4ae53c9428093802422048ebbd8a3a281624fa22f404278bc31211daa66359a9aa87008b5c20548361154800",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!4ae53c94",
"long_name": "VE7NA MtBenson-LF MediumSlow! Join us!",
"short_name": "NALF",
"macaddr": "2NpK5TyU",
"hw_model": "RAK4631",
"role": "ROUTER",
"public_key": "SOu9ijooFiT6IvQEJ4vDEhHapmNZqaqHAItcIFSDYRU=",
"is_unmessagable": false,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (105 bytes)
0a0921346165353363393412265645374e41204d7442656e736f6e2d4c46204d656469756d536c6f7721204a6f696e207573211a044e414c462206d8da4ae53c9428093802422048ebbd8a3a281624fa22f404278bc31211daa66359a9aa87008b5c20548361154800
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FourSisters (4sis) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | Current |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.746s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.721s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.697s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.674s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.645s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.624s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.603s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.582s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.556s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.533s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.509s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.486s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.463s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.441s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.419s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.396s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.374s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.351s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.327s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.300s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.278s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.256s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.235s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.213s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.191s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.161s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.133s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.110s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.088s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.067s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.044s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.023s
Before |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.024s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.048s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.072s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.094s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.115s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:21 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.138s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:22 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.160s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:22 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.182s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:22 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.208s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:22 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.232s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:22 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.256s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 05:51:22 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.279s
After |
-111.0 dBm | -6.75 dB | 1 |
d5
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:51:22 UTC | View |
| el8010_1 (e108) |
+107.336s
After |
-140.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 5 |
7c
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 05:53:09 UTC | View |
46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways