Packet #39437000 Success
TRACEROUTE_APP packet from ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS) to Zapp Mobile (Zapp)
2
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
12
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39437000 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x6ea4f394
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-16 04:38:45 UTC |
| From Node: | ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS) |
| To Node: | Zapp Mobile (Zapp) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
TRACEROUTE_APP
Port: 70 |
| Gateway: | Concerned Third Party BEAM (@CTP) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | Custom |
| RSSI: | -132 dBm |
| SNR: | -10.5 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
2/2 hops
Start: 2, Limit: 0 |
| Relay Node: |
37
BCNH
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: 12 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
Route Information
| SNR Towards: | 5.75 dB |
|---|---|
| Return Path: | WYK0 bot w/BBS DM ‘cmd’ (🤖) |
| SNR Back: | 6.25 dB |
Traceroute Steps
| Hop | From Node | To Node | Distance | SNR (dB) | Direction | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zapp Mobile (Zapp) | ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS) | 3.11 km | 5.75 dB | Origin | Hops |
| Traceroute incomplete - Final destination not reached | ||||||
Return Path Steps
| Hop | From Node | To Node | Distance | SNR (dB) | Direction | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS) | WYK0 bot w/BBS DM ‘cmd’ (🤖) | Unknown | 6.25 dB | Return Start | Hops |
Total Forward Distance
3.11 kmCombined Traceroute Graph
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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: | 12 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !f71eefc4 |
| 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)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
âš Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
+ 1 more...
âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
âš Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!f71eefc4
Node ID format |
channel_id |
Custom
|
packet |
MeshPacket (12 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
862459432
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
2661321940
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
70
TRACEROUTE_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
12 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 |
-132.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-10.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1778906324
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 |
61
Next hop node ID |
uint32 |
relay_node |
55
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778906325.7054968
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: Custom
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
- âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- âš Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
- âš RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !f71eefc4 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -132.0 dBm SNR: -10.50 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | TRACEROUTE_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 12 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"route_nodes": [],
"snr_towards": [
5.75
],
"route_back": [
577734957
],
"snr_back": [
6.25
],
"route_node_names": {
"862459432": "ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"2661321940": "Zapp Mobile (Zapp)",
"577734957": "WYK0 bot w/BBS DM ‘cmd’ (🤖)"
},
"traceroute_packet": {
"packet_data": {
"id": 39437000,
"timestamp": 1778906325.7054968,
"from_node_id": 862459432,
"to_node_id": 2661321940,
"portnum": 70,
"portnum_name": "TRACEROUTE_APP",
"gateway_id": "!f71eefc4",
"channel_id": "Custom",
"mesh_packet_id": 1856304020,
"rssi": -132,
"snr": -10.5,
"hop_limit": 0,
"hop_start": 2,
"payload_length": 12,
"processed_successfully": true,
"raw_payload": "1201171a042d896f22220119",
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"rx_time": 1778906324,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 61,
"relay_node": 55,
"tx_after": 0,
"timestamp_str": "2026-05-16 04:38:45 UTC",
"hop_count": 2,
"has_payload": true,
"success": true,
"from_node_name": "ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"to_node_name": "Zapp Mobile (Zapp)",
"relay_hex": "37",
"relay_candidates": [
{
"node_id": 192961079,
"node_name": "Beacon Hill",
"hex_id": "!0b805a37",
"short_name": "BCNH",
"last_byte": "37"
}
],
"gateway_name": "Concerned Third Party BEAM (@CTP)",
"gateway_location": null
},
"resolve_names": true,
"packet_id": 39437000,
"from_node_id": 862459432,
"to_node_id": 2661321940,
"timestamp": 1778906325.7054968,
"gateway_id": "!f71eefc4",
"raw_payload": "1201171a042d896f22220119",
"hop_limit": 0,
"hop_start": 2,
"from_node_name": "ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"to_node_name": "Zapp Mobile (Zapp)",
"route_data": {
"route_nodes": [],
"snr_towards": [
5.75
],
"route_back": [
577734957
],
"snr_back": [
6.25
]
},
"forward_path": {
"path_type": "forward_with_return",
"node_ids": [
2661321940,
862459432
],
"node_names": [
"Zapp Mobile (Zapp)",
"ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)"
],
"snr_values": [
5.75
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 2661321940,
"to_node_id": 862459432,
"from_node_name": "Zapp Mobile (Zapp)",
"to_node_name": "ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"snr": 5.75,
"direction": "forward",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": 3114.749259797023,
"from_location_timestamp": 1778905974.5652814,
"to_location_timestamp": 1778880524.4324954,
"from_location_age_warning": "from 0.1h ago",
"to_location_age_warning": "from 7.2h ago"
}
],
"is_complete": false,
"total_hops": 1
},
"return_path": {
"path_type": "return",
"node_ids": [
862459432,
577734957
],
"node_names": [
"ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"WYK0 bot w/BBS DM ‘cmd’ (🤖)"
],
"snr_values": [
6.25
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 862459432,
"to_node_id": 577734957,
"from_node_name": "ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"to_node_name": "WYK0 bot w/BBS DM ‘cmd’ (🤖)",
"snr": 6.25,
"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": 1
},
"actual_rf_path": {
"path_type": "combined_rf",
"node_ids": [
2661321940,
862459432,
577734957
],
"node_names": [
"Zapp Mobile (Zapp)",
"ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"WYK0 bot w/BBS DM ‘cmd’ (🤖)"
],
"snr_values": [
5.75,
6.25
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 2661321940,
"to_node_id": 862459432,
"from_node_name": "Zapp Mobile (Zapp)",
"to_node_name": "ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"snr": 5.75,
"direction": "forward_rf",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": 3114.749259797023,
"from_location_timestamp": 1778905974.5652814,
"to_location_timestamp": 1778880524.4324954,
"from_location_age_warning": "from 0.1h ago",
"to_location_age_warning": "from 7.2h ago"
},
{
"hop_number": 2,
"from_node_id": 862459432,
"to_node_id": 577734957,
"from_node_name": "ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"to_node_name": "WYK0 bot w/BBS DM ‘cmd’ (🤖)",
"snr": 6.25,
"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": 2
}
},
"has_return_path": true,
"is_complete": false,
"forward_path_display": "Zapp Mobile (Zapp) → ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"return_path_display": "ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS) → WYK0 bot w/BBS DM ‘cmd’ (🤖)",
"actual_rf_path_display": "Zapp Mobile (Zapp) → ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS) → WYK0 bot w/BBS DM ‘cmd’ (🤖)",
"forward_hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 2661321940,
"to_node_id": 862459432,
"from_node_name": "Zapp Mobile (Zapp)",
"to_node_name": "ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"snr": 5.75,
"direction": "forward",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": 3114.749259797023,
"from_location_timestamp": 1778905974.5652814,
"to_location_timestamp": 1778880524.4324954,
"from_location_age_warning": "from 0.1h ago",
"to_location_age_warning": "from 7.2h ago"
}
],
"return_hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 862459432,
"to_node_id": 577734957,
"from_node_name": "ArmaChat-TrackSenger (ACTS)",
"to_node_name": "WYK0 bot w/BBS DM ‘cmd’ (🤖)",
"snr": 6.25,
"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": 3114.749259797023,
"total_return_distance": 0
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!f71eefc4",
"channel_id": "Custom",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 862459432,
"to": 2661321940,
"id": 1856304020,
"rx_time": 1778906324,
"rx_snr": -10.5,
"rx_rssi": -132,
"hop_limit": 0,
"hop_start": 2,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 61,
"relay_node": 55,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 70,
"payload": "1201171a042d896f22220119",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"snr_towards": [
23
],
"route_back": [
577734957
],
"snr_back": [
25
],
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "TRACEROUTE_APP",
"message_class": "RouteDiscovery"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (12 bytes)
1201171a042d896f22220119
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concerned Third Party BEAM (@CTP) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-132.0 dBm | -10.50 dB | 2 |
37
BCNH
|
Custom | 2026-05-16 04:38:45 UTC | Current |
| Pooty Base (POOT) |
-0.064s
Before |
-112.0 dBm | -15.50 dB | 2 |
37
BCNH
|
Custom | 2026-05-16 04:38:45 UTC | View |
2
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways