Packet #39431258 Success
NODEINFO_APP packet from BalsamFir (BFIR) to kwarc.org 119c (KW1)
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
4
Hop Count
74
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39431258 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x4096cf44
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC |
| From Node: | BalsamFir (BFIR) |
| To Node: | kwarc.org 119c (KW1) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4 |
| Gateway: | Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| RSSI: | -120 dBm |
| SNR: | -12.75 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
4/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 0 |
| Relay Node: |
5b
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet |
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 74 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Long Name: | BalsamFir |
|---|---|
| Short Name: | BFIR |
| Node ID: | !da5e035c |
| MAC Address: | NLfaXgNc |
| Hardware: | HELTEC_V3 |
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: | 74 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !33677c50 |
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| Payload Type: | NODEINFO_APP |
| Hop Count: | 4 / 4 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Multi-hop path visible (4 hops)
+ 1 more...
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Multi-hop path visible (4 hops)
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!33677c50
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (74 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
3663594332
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
471208348
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
4
NODEINFO_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
74 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
Not set | uint32 |
hop_start |
4
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
4
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-120.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-12.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1778904950
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 |
91
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778904952.0405474
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)
- ✓ Targeted to specific node
- ✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (4 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !33677c50 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -120.0 dBm SNR: -12.75 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | NODEINFO_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 74 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"id": "!da5e035c",
"long_name": "BalsamFir",
"short_name": "BFIR",
"macaddr": "NLfaXgNc",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3"
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!33677c50",
"channel_id": "ShortFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 3663594332,
"to": 471208348,
"id": 1083625284,
"rx_time": 1778904950,
"rx_snr": -12.75,
"rx_rssi": -120,
"hop_limit": 0,
"hop_start": 4,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 91,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 4,
"payload": "0a09216461356530333563120942616c73616d4669721a0442464952220634b7da5e035c282b38014220f4b801990c41d6c2b6dd3c8a293bb2d82ac51445992cda665f12953b3f0bde56",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"id": "!da5e035c",
"long_name": "BalsamFir",
"short_name": "BFIR",
"macaddr": "NLfaXgNc",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V3",
"role": "CLIENT_MUTE",
"public_key": "9LgBmQxB1sK23TyKKTuy2CrFFEWZLNpmXxKVOz8L3lY=",
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "NODEINFO_APP",
"message_class": "User"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (74 bytes)
0a09216461356530333563120942616c73616d4669721a0442464952220634b7da5e035c282b38014220f4b801990c41d6c2b6dd3c8a293bb2d82ac51445992cda665f12953b3f0bde56
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | Current |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.715s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.691s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.671s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.650s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.630s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.609s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.585s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.561s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.539s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.516s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.495s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.474s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.454s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.432s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.409s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.387s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.367s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.345s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.324s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.301s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.267s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.237s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.209s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.187s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.164s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.142s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.121s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.100s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.079s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.056s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:51 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
-0.032s
Before |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.030s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.051s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.074s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.095s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.117s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.141s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.164s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.187s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.209s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.230s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.251s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.272s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
| Meshtastic 7c50 (7c50) |
+0.295s
After |
-120.0 dBm | -12.75 dB | 4 |
5b
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 04:15:52 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways