Packet #39474969 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from Meshtastic 0988 (0988) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
82
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39474969
Mesh Packet ID: 0x6afee6fc
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC
From Node: Meshtastic 0988 (0988)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -125 dBm
SNR: -17.5 dBm
Hop Info: 1/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 6
Relay Node: 18 rrB1
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet - Candidate source node(s) based on 0-hop direct receptions
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 82 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Long Name:Meshtastic 0988
Short Name:0988
Node ID:!b03d0988
MAC Address:NM2wPQmI
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:82 bytes
Gateway:!43b596d0
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:1 / 7
Privacy Summary
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
+ 3 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !43b596d0
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (82 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2956790152
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 82 bytes size
hop_limit 6
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 7
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -125.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -17.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778914246
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 24
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778914248.0041413
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 (1 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !43b596d0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -125.0 dBm
SNR: -17.50 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:NODEINFO_APP
Size:82 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "id": "!b03d0988", "long_name": "Meshtastic 0988", "short_name": "0988", "macaddr": "NM2wPQmI", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!43b596d0", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2956790152, "to": 4294967295, "id": 1795090172, "rx_time": 1778914246, "rx_snr": -17.5, "rx_rssi": -125, "hop_limit": 6, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 24, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a09216230336430393838120f4d65736874617374696320303938381a0430393838220634cdb03d0988282b380142208430678df92f92832080ae1eaf95d9bf13611312fedc5bece1528dcb7996793b4800", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!b03d0988", "long_name": "Meshtastic 0988", "short_name": "0988", "macaddr": "NM2wPQmI", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3", "role": "CLIENT_MUTE", "public_key": "hDBnjfkvkoMggK4er5XZvxNhExL+3Fvs4VKNy3mWeTs=", "is_unmessagable": false, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (82 bytes)
0a09216230336430393838120f4d65736874617374696320303938381a0430393838220634cdb03d0988282b380142208430678df92f92832080ae1eaf95d9bf13611312fedc5bece1528dcb7996793b4800
Hex Analysis:
Size:82 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
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC Current
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.047s
Before
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:47 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.023s
Before
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:47 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.023s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.046s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.068s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.089s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.111s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.134s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.158s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.182s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.205s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.228s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.250s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.271s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.293s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.329s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.353s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.377s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.400s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.422s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.443s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.464s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.486s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.509s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.534s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.557s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.580s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.603s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.625s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.646s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.668s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.691s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.715s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.739s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.763s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.785s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.807s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.829s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.850s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.873s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.897s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.921s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.945s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.967s
After
-125.0 dBm -17.50 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) +0.989s
After
Unknown Unknown 2 98 LongFast 2026-05-16 06:50:48 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways