Packet #39485675 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from BalsamFir (BFIR) to !ffffffff

49
Total Receptions
5
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
74
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39485675
Mesh Packet ID: 0xa7d75f4a
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC
From Node: BalsamFir (BFIR)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: Pietastic (PIE1)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -59 dBm
SNR: 6.0 dBm
Hop Info: 3/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 1
Relay Node: 30 de30
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: 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 analysis
Packet Structure
MQTT Packet Flow:
ServiceEnvelope (MQTT layer) → MeshPacket (Mesh layer) → Decoded Payload (Application data)
Total Size:74 bytes
Gateway:!49b3d5b8
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:3 / 4
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 !49b3d5b8
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (74 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 3663594332
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 74 bytes size
hop_limit 1
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 4
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 3
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -59.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr 6.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778916861
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 48
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778916862.5087585
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 (3 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !49b3d5b8
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -59.0 dBm
SNR: 6.00 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": "!49b3d5b8", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 3663594332, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2815909706, "rx_time": 1778916861, "rx_snr": 6.0, "rx_rssi": -59, "hop_limit": 1, "hop_start": 4, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 48, "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 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
Pietastic (PIE1) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC Current
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.225s
Before
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.203s
Before
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.182s
Before
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.160s
Before
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.140s
Before
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.119s
Before
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.098s
Before
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.077s
Before
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.053s
Before
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.023s
Before
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.023s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.046s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.071s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.097s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.122s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.147s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.172s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.198s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.225s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.252s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.280s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.309s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.337s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.364s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.389s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.415s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.440s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.469s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:22 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.497s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.525s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.553s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.580s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.606s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.631s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.657s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.997s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +1.023s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +1.048s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +1.073s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +1.101s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +1.130s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:23 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +1.629s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:24 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +1.653s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:34:24 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +1.676s
After
-59.0 dBm 6.00 dB 3 30 de30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:24 UTC View
Tagtastic (ld01) +1.700s
After
-40.0 dBm 6.75 dB 3 30 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:24 UTC View
neoSG2 https://canadaverse.org/ (🎐) +1.725s
After
-94.0 dBm -0.75 dB 3 5b LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:24 UTC View
Seri Base d120 (SRB) +12.511s
After
-30.0 dBm 6.25 dB 4 64 SRS LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:35 UTC View
Eco-Monkey LLP (mnky) +12.592s
After
-94.0 dBm -8.25 dB 4 64 SRS LongFast 2026-05-16 07:34:35 UTC View
49

Total Receptions

5

Unique Gateways