Packet #39093773 Success
TRACEROUTE_APP packet from Beltline (BLTN) to !67b34773
5
Total Receptions
5
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
35
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39093773 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x29791eb5
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-15 09:17:33 UTC |
| From Node: | Beltline (BLTN) |
| To Node: | !67b34773 (4773) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
TRACEROUTE_APP
Port: 70 |
| Gateway: | Ranchlands BEAM [ConcernedThirdParty] (@@RL) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | Custom |
| RSSI: | -123 dBm |
| SNR: | -10.0 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
2/2 hops
Start: 2, Limit: 0 |
| Relay Node: |
3d
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet |
Payload Data
Protocol: TRACEROUTE_APP
Size: 35 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
Traceroute Steps
| Hop | From Node | To Node | Distance | SNR (dB) | Direction | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | !67b34773 | Beltline (BLTN) | Unknown | -2.0 dB | Origin | Hops |
| Traceroute incomplete - Final destination not reached | ||||||
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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: | 35 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !848898f4 |
| Channel: | Custom |
| Payload Type: | TRACEROUTE_APP |
| Hop Count: | 2 / 2 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Acknowledgment requested
+ 3 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Acknowledgment requested
+ 3 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 |
!848898f4
Node ID format |
channel_id |
Custom
|
packet |
MeshPacket (35 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2956672564
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
1739802483
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
70
TRACEROUTE_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
35 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
Not set | uint32 |
hop_start |
2
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
2
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-123.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-10.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1778836652
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
True
Acknowledgment 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 |
61
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778836653.1799188
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)
- ✓ Acknowledgment requested
- ✓ Targeted to specific node
- ✓ Custom channel: Custom
- ✓ 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
| Want ack: | True |
| Gateway ID: | !848898f4 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -123.0 dBm SNR: -10.00 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | TRACEROUTE_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 35 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"route_nodes": [],
"snr_towards": [
-2.0
],
"route_back": [
2605709372,
943322941
],
"snr_back": [
-11.5,
6.0
],
"route_node_names": {
"1739802483": "!67b34773",
"2605709372": "!9b4ff83c",
"943322941": "!3839f73d",
"2956672564": "Beltline (BLTN)"
},
"traceroute_packet": {
"packet_data": {
"id": 39093773,
"timestamp": 1778836653.1799188,
"from_node_id": 2956672564,
"to_node_id": 1739802483,
"portnum": 70,
"portnum_name": "TRACEROUTE_APP",
"gateway_id": "!848898f4",
"channel_id": "Custom",
"mesh_packet_id": 695803573,
"rssi": -123,
"snr": -10.0,
"hop_limit": 0,
"hop_start": 2,
"payload_length": 35,
"processed_successfully": true,
"raw_payload": "120af8ffffffffffffffff011a083cf84f9b3df73938220bd2ffffffffffffffff0118",
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": true,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"rx_time": 1778836652,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 61,
"tx_after": 0,
"timestamp_str": "2026-05-15 09:17:33 UTC",
"hop_count": 2,
"has_payload": true,
"success": true,
"from_node_name": "Beltline (BLTN)",
"to_node_name": "!67b34773",
"relay_hex": "3d",
"relay_candidates": [],
"gateway_name": "Ranchlands BEAM [ConcernedThirdParty] (@@RL)",
"gateway_location": null
},
"resolve_names": true,
"packet_id": 39093773,
"from_node_id": 2956672564,
"to_node_id": 1739802483,
"timestamp": 1778836653.1799188,
"gateway_id": "!848898f4",
"raw_payload": "120af8ffffffffffffffff011a083cf84f9b3df73938220bd2ffffffffffffffff0118",
"hop_limit": 0,
"hop_start": 2,
"from_node_name": "Beltline (BLTN)",
"to_node_name": "!67b34773",
"route_data": {
"route_nodes": [],
"snr_towards": [
-2.0
],
"route_back": [
2605709372,
943322941
],
"snr_back": [
-11.5,
6.0
]
},
"forward_path": {
"path_type": "forward_with_return",
"node_ids": [
1739802483,
2956672564
],
"node_names": [
"!67b34773",
"Beltline (BLTN)"
],
"snr_values": [
-2.0
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 1739802483,
"to_node_id": 2956672564,
"from_node_name": "!67b34773",
"to_node_name": "Beltline (BLTN)",
"snr": -2.0,
"direction": "forward",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
}
],
"is_complete": false,
"total_hops": 1
},
"return_path": {
"path_type": "return",
"node_ids": [
2956672564,
2605709372,
943322941
],
"node_names": [
"Beltline (BLTN)",
"!9b4ff83c",
"!3839f73d"
],
"snr_values": [
-11.5,
6.0
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 2956672564,
"to_node_id": 2605709372,
"from_node_name": "Beltline (BLTN)",
"to_node_name": "!9b4ff83c",
"snr": -11.5,
"direction": "return",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
},
{
"hop_number": 2,
"from_node_id": 2605709372,
"to_node_id": 943322941,
"from_node_name": "!9b4ff83c",
"to_node_name": "!3839f73d",
"snr": 6.0,
"direction": "return",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
}
],
"is_complete": false,
"total_hops": 2
},
"actual_rf_path": {
"path_type": "combined_rf",
"node_ids": [
1739802483,
2956672564,
2605709372,
943322941
],
"node_names": [
"!67b34773",
"Beltline (BLTN)",
"!9b4ff83c",
"!3839f73d"
],
"snr_values": [
-2.0,
-11.5,
6.0
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 1739802483,
"to_node_id": 2956672564,
"from_node_name": "!67b34773",
"to_node_name": "Beltline (BLTN)",
"snr": -2.0,
"direction": "forward_rf",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
},
{
"hop_number": 2,
"from_node_id": 2956672564,
"to_node_id": 2605709372,
"from_node_name": "Beltline (BLTN)",
"to_node_name": "!9b4ff83c",
"snr": -11.5,
"direction": "return_rf",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
},
{
"hop_number": 3,
"from_node_id": 2605709372,
"to_node_id": 943322941,
"from_node_name": "!9b4ff83c",
"to_node_name": "!3839f73d",
"snr": 6.0,
"direction": "return_rf",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
}
],
"is_complete": false,
"total_hops": 3
}
},
"has_return_path": true,
"is_complete": false,
"forward_path_display": "!67b34773 → Beltline (BLTN)",
"return_path_display": "Beltline (BLTN) → !9b4ff83c → !3839f73d",
"actual_rf_path_display": "!67b34773 → Beltline (BLTN) → !9b4ff83c → !3839f73d",
"forward_hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 1739802483,
"to_node_id": 2956672564,
"from_node_name": "!67b34773",
"to_node_name": "Beltline (BLTN)",
"snr": -2.0,
"direction": "forward",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
}
],
"return_hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 2956672564,
"to_node_id": 2605709372,
"from_node_name": "Beltline (BLTN)",
"to_node_name": "!9b4ff83c",
"snr": -11.5,
"direction": "return",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
},
{
"hop_number": 2,
"from_node_id": 2605709372,
"to_node_id": 943322941,
"from_node_name": "!9b4ff83c",
"to_node_name": "!3839f73d",
"snr": 6.0,
"direction": "return",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
}
],
"total_forward_distance": 0,
"total_return_distance": 0
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!848898f4",
"channel_id": "Custom",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2956672564,
"to": 1739802483,
"id": 695803573,
"rx_time": 1778836652,
"rx_snr": -10.0,
"rx_rssi": -123,
"hop_limit": 0,
"hop_start": 2,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": true,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 61,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 70,
"payload": "120af8ffffffffffffffff011a083cf84f9b3df73938220bd2ffffffffffffffff0118",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"snr_towards": [
-8
],
"route_back": [
2605709372,
943322941
],
"snr_back": [
-46,
24
],
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "TRACEROUTE_APP",
"message_class": "RouteDiscovery"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (35 bytes)
120af8ffffffffffffffff011a083cf84f9b3df73938220bd2ffffffffffffffff0118
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 35 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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| Gateway | Time Offset | RSSI | SNR | Hops | Relay | Channel | Timestamp | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchlands BEAM [ConcernedThirdParty] (@@RL) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-123.0 dBm | -10.00 dB | 2 |
3d
|
Custom | 2026-05-15 09:17:33 UTC | Current |
| Pooty Base (POOT) |
-2.806s
Before |
-112.0 dBm | -14.25 dB | 0 |
34
BLTN
|
Custom | 2026-05-15 09:17:30 UTC | View |
| AU518987077 BEAM [ConcernedThirdParty] (@AU) |
+0.075s
After |
-119.0 dBm | -8.75 dB | 2 |
3d
|
Custom | 2026-05-15 09:17:33 UTC | View |
| !01b9f1e8 (f1e8) |
+0.091s
After |
-116.0 dBm | -14.75 dB | 2 |
3d
|
Custom | 2026-05-15 09:17:33 UTC | View |
| Concerned Third Party BEAM (@CTP) |
+0.107s
After |
-117.0 dBm | 1.50 dB | 2 |
3d
|
Custom | 2026-05-15 09:17:33 UTC | View |
5
Total Receptions
5
Unique Gateways