Packet #39443646 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from IRN2 to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
69
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39443646
Mesh Packet ID: 0x639df5c9
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC
From Node: IRN2 (cef8)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: Mechanicus Alpha (M1)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: -119 dBm
SNR: -10.25 dBm
Hop Info: 2/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 5
Relay Node: ce
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 69 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Long Name:IRN2
Short Name:IRN2
Node ID:!0407cef8
MAC Address:rKcEB874
Hardware:HELTEC_V3
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:69 bytes
Gateway:!433e868c
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:2 / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 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 !433e868c
Node ID format
channel_id ShortFast
packet MeshPacket (69 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 67620600
Source node ID 		uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes 		uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP 		enum
decoded.payload_length 69 bytes size
hop_limit 5
Remaining hops allowed 		uint32
hop_start 7
Initial hop limit 		uint32
hops_taken 2
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit 		derived
rx_rssi -119.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway 		int32
rx_snr -10.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway 		float
rx_time 1778907886
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 206
Relay node ID 		uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778907888.86549
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: ShortFast
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !433e868c
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -119.0 dBm
SNR: -10.25 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:NODEINFO_APP
Size:69 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "id": "!0407cef8", "long_name": "IRN2", "short_name": "IRN2", "macaddr": "rKcEB874", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!433e868c", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 67620600, "to": 4294967295, "id": 1671296457, "rx_time": 1778907886, "rx_snr": -10.25, "rx_rssi": -119, "hop_limit": 5, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 206, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a09213034303763656638120449524e321a0449524e322206aca70407cef8282b422019a8354c7ad301985ca0e4e05f95098064a99ba6e84c11d444af8eca6ee8b7104800", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!0407cef8", "long_name": "IRN2", "short_name": "IRN2", "macaddr": "rKcEB874", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3", "public_key": "Gag1THrTAZhcoOTgX5UJgGSpm6boTBHURK+Oym7otxA=", "is_unmessagable": false, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (69 bytes)
0a09213034303763656638120449524e321a0449524e322206aca70407cef8282b422019a8354c7ad301985ca0e4e05f95098064a99ba6e84c11d444af8eca6ee8b7104800
Hex Analysis:
Size:69 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
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) Primary 0.000s
Reference 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC Current
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.665s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.634s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.614s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.593s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.569s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.543s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.521s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.498s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.476s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.456s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.434s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.411s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.387s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.364s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.341s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.318s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.295s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.271s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.247s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.221s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.188s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.154s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.123s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.098s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.075s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.045s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.021s
Before 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.025s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.049s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.076s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.099s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.121s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:04:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.142s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.163s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.183s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.208s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.233s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.254s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.277s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.299s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.326s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.346s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.370s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.395s
After 		-119.0 dBm -10.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) +0.418s
After 		-128.0 dBm -19.25 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:04:49 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways