Packet #39244290 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from Dragon2 (drg2) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
4
Hop Count
70
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39244290 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x1d83d9d5
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC |
| From Node: | Dragon2 (drg2) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | -108 dBm |
| SNR: | 3.0 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
4/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 3 |
| Relay Node: |
28
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet |
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 70 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Long Name: | Dragon2 |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | drg2 |
| Node ID: | !ed62ecf5 |
| MAC Address: | wXDtYuz1 |
| 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: | 70 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !cc145cad |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | 4 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 3 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 3 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!cc145cad
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (70 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
3982683381
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
4
NODEINFO_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
70 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
3
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
4
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-108.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
3.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1778863826
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 |
40
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778863830.1731482
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
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (4 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !cc145cad |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -108.0 dBm SNR: 3.00 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | NODEINFO_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 70 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"id": "!ed62ecf5",
"long_name": "Dragon2",
"short_name": "drg2",
"macaddr": "wXDtYuz1",
"hw_model": "RAK4631"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!cc145cad",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 3982683381,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 495180245,
"rx_time": 1778863826,
"rx_snr": 3.0,
"rx_rssi": -108,
"hop_limit": 3,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 40,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a092165643632656366351207447261676f6e321a04647267322206c170ed62ecf528094220ca7b15d16af06c9a9ea6360c37b907a0bb788f2a879c8b09f8b5a6072b72f133",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!ed62ecf5",
"long_name": "Dragon2",
"short_name": "drg2",
"macaddr": "wXDtYuz1",
"hw_model": "RAK4631",
"public_key": "ynsV0WrwbJqepjYMN7kHoLt4jyqHnIsJ+LWmByty8TM=",
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (70 bytes)
0a092165643632656366351207447261676f6e321a04647267322206c170ed62ecf528094220ca7b15d16af06c9a9ea6360c37b907a0bb788f2a879c8b09f8b5a6072b72f133
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | Current |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
-0.179s
Before |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:29 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
-0.154s
Before |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
-0.116s
Before |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
-0.087s
Before |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
-0.066s
Before |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
-0.045s
Before |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
-0.024s
Before |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.024s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.047s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.070s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.091s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.112s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.133s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.154s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.177s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.201s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.224s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.248s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.269s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.290s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.311s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.332s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.357s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.381s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.405s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.428s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.449s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.470s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.493s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.514s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.535s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.558s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.579s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.619s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.649s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.679s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.707s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.735s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.759s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.788s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.815s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.838s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:31 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.866s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 16:50:31 UTC | View |
| VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) |
+0.894s
After |
-108.0 dBm | 3.00 dB | 4 |
28
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 16:50:31 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways