Packet #39244321 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: 39244321
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: ShortTurbo
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 analysis
Packet Structure
MQTT Packet Flow:
ServiceEnvelope (MQTT layer) → MeshPacket (Mesh layer) → Decoded Payload (Application data)
Total Size:70 bytes
Gateway:!cc145cad
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:4 / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !cc145cad
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (70 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
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 1778863830.9084165
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: ShortTurbo
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ 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": "ShortTurbo", "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 packet
Correlation: 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 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC Current
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.914s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:29 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.889s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.851s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.822s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.801s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.780s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.759s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.735s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.711s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.688s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.665s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.644s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.623s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.603s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.582s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.558s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.534s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.511s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.488s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.466s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.445s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.424s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 MediumFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.403s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.378s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.354s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.331s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.307s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.286s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.265s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.243s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.221s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.200s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.177s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortFast 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.156s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.116s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.086s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.056s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) -0.029s
Before
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) +0.024s
After
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) +0.052s
After
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) +0.080s
After
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:30 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) +0.103s
After
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:31 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) +0.131s
After
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 16:50:31 UTC View
VA7BKW Portable (BKWP) +0.159s
After
-108.0 dBm 3.00 dB 4 28 LongFast 2026-05-15 16:50:31 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways