Packet #39116027 Success
TRACEROUTE_APP packet from SKYB - LongFast (SKYB) to !69856b14
2
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
23
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39116027 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x69380605
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-15 10:23:15 UTC |
| From Node: | SKYB - LongFast (SKYB) |
| To Node: | !69856b14 (6b14) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
TRACEROUTE_APP
Port: 70 |
| Gateway: | SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongSlow |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
1/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 6 |
| Relay Node: |
78
SKYZ
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet - Candidate source node(s) based on 0-hop direct receptions |
Payload Data
Protocol: TRACEROUTE_APP
Size: 23 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
Route Information
| Route Path: | !ffffffff → SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC) |
|---|---|
| Hop Count: | 1 hops |
| Status: | Incomplete - Final destination not reached |
| SNR Towards: | -32.0 dB 0.0 dB |
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Traceroute Steps
| Hop | From Node | To Node | Distance | SNR (dB) | Direction | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKYB - LongFast (SKYB) | !ffffffff | Unknown | -32.0 dB | Origin | Hops |
| 2 | !ffffffff | SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC) | Unknown | 0.0 dB | Relay | 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: | 23 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !b2a7808c |
| Channel: | LongSlow |
| Payload Type: | TRACEROUTE_APP |
| Hop Count: | 1 / 7 |
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 (1 hops)
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!b2a7808c
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongSlow
|
packet |
MeshPacket (23 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
1727120157
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
1770351380
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
70
TRACEROUTE_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
23 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 |
Not set | int32 |
rx_snr |
Not set | float |
rx_time |
1778840594
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
True
Acknowledgment requested |
bool |
priority |
70
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 |
120
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778840595.0055678
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: LongSlow
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Want ack: | True |
| Gateway ID: | !b2a7808c |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | TRACEROUTE_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 23 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"route_nodes": [
4294967295,
2997321868
],
"snr_towards": [
-32.0,
0.0
],
"route_back": [],
"snr_back": [],
"route_node_names": {
"1770351380": "!69856b14",
"2997321868": "SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC)",
"1727120157": "SKYB - LongFast (SKYB)",
"4294967295": "!ffffffff"
},
"traceroute_packet": {
"packet_data": {
"id": 39116027,
"timestamp": 1778840595.0055678,
"from_node_id": 1727120157,
"to_node_id": 1770351380,
"portnum": 70,
"portnum_name": "TRACEROUTE_APP",
"gateway_id": "!b2a7808c",
"channel_id": "LongSlow",
"mesh_packet_id": 1765279237,
"rssi": 0,
"snr": 0.0,
"hop_limit": 6,
"hop_start": 7,
"payload_length": 23,
"processed_successfully": true,
"raw_payload": "0a08ffffffff8c80a7b2120b80ffffffffffffffff0100",
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": true,
"priority": 70,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"rx_time": 1778840594,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 120,
"tx_after": 0,
"timestamp_str": "2026-05-15 10:23:15 UTC",
"hop_count": 1,
"has_payload": true,
"success": true,
"from_node_name": "SKYB - LongFast (SKYB)",
"to_node_name": "!69856b14",
"relay_hex": "78",
"relay_candidates": [
{
"node_id": 1771872376,
"node_name": "SKYZ Mobile ",
"hex_id": "!699ca078",
"short_name": "SKYZ",
"last_byte": "78"
}
],
"gateway_name": "SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC)",
"gateway_location": {
"node_id": 2997321868,
"latitude": 44.151,
"longitude": -78.4489,
"altitude": null,
"timestamp": 1778883614.4664931,
"timestamp_str": "2026-05-15 22:20:14",
"display_name": "SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT",
"long_name": "SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT",
"short_name": "SKYC",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V4"
}
},
"resolve_names": true,
"packet_id": 39116027,
"from_node_id": 1727120157,
"to_node_id": 1770351380,
"timestamp": 1778840595.0055678,
"gateway_id": "!b2a7808c",
"raw_payload": "0a08ffffffff8c80a7b2120b80ffffffffffffffff0100",
"hop_limit": 6,
"hop_start": 7,
"from_node_name": "SKYB - LongFast (SKYB)",
"to_node_name": "!69856b14",
"route_data": {
"route_nodes": [
4294967295,
2997321868
],
"snr_towards": [
-32.0,
0.0
],
"route_back": [],
"snr_back": []
},
"forward_path": {
"path_type": "forward",
"node_ids": [
1727120157,
4294967295,
2997321868
],
"node_names": [
"SKYB - LongFast (SKYB)",
"!ffffffff",
"SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC)"
],
"snr_values": [
-32.0,
0.0
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 1727120157,
"to_node_id": 4294967295,
"from_node_name": "SKYB - LongFast (SKYB)",
"to_node_name": "!ffffffff",
"snr": -32.0,
"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"
},
{
"hop_number": 2,
"from_node_id": 4294967295,
"to_node_id": 2997321868,
"from_node_name": "!ffffffff",
"to_node_name": "SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC)",
"snr": 0.0,
"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": 2
},
"return_path": null,
"actual_rf_path": {
"path_type": "forward_rf",
"node_ids": [
1727120157,
4294967295,
2997321868
],
"node_names": [
"SKYB - LongFast (SKYB)",
"!ffffffff",
"SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC)"
],
"snr_values": [
-32.0,
0.0
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 1727120157,
"to_node_id": 4294967295,
"from_node_name": "SKYB - LongFast (SKYB)",
"to_node_name": "!ffffffff",
"snr": -32.0,
"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": 4294967295,
"to_node_id": 2997321868,
"from_node_name": "!ffffffff",
"to_node_name": "SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC)",
"snr": 0.0,
"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"
}
],
"is_complete": false,
"total_hops": 2
}
},
"has_return_path": false,
"is_complete": false,
"forward_path_display": "SKYB - LongFast (SKYB) → !ffffffff → SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC)",
"return_path_display": null,
"actual_rf_path_display": "SKYB - LongFast (SKYB) → !ffffffff → SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC)",
"forward_hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 1727120157,
"to_node_id": 4294967295,
"from_node_name": "SKYB - LongFast (SKYB)",
"to_node_name": "!ffffffff",
"snr": -32.0,
"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"
},
{
"hop_number": 2,
"from_node_id": 4294967295,
"to_node_id": 2997321868,
"from_node_name": "!ffffffff",
"to_node_name": "SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC)",
"snr": 0.0,
"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": [],
"total_forward_distance": 0,
"total_return_distance": null
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!b2a7808c",
"channel_id": "LongSlow",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 1727120157,
"to": 1770351380,
"id": 1765279237,
"rx_time": 1778840594,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 6,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": true,
"priority": 70,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 120,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 70,
"payload": "0a08ffffffff8c80a7b2120b80ffffffffffffffff0100",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"route": [
4294967295,
2997321868
],
"snr_towards": [
-128,
0
],
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "TRACEROUTE_APP",
"message_class": "RouteDiscovery"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (23 bytes)
0a08ffffffff8c80a7b2120b80ffffffffffffffff0100
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYC - MixPreset - MQTT (SKYC) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 1 |
78
SKYZ
|
LongSlow | 2026-05-15 10:23:15 UTC | Current |
| msh/CA/ON/PTBO - LongSlow - Aux (SKYM) |
-0.058s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 1 |
78
|
LongSlow | 2026-05-15 10:23:14 UTC | View |
2
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways