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LoRa Gateway Connectivity Troubleshooting Guide

If you’re having trouble connecting your LoRa Gateway to Jolt, follow these steps to resolve the issue.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Check Gateway Status:

    • Ensure the Status and LORA indicators on the gateway are illuminated (Multitech) or the Power (green), Ethernet (amber) and LoRa (red) indicators are illuminated (Laird).

    • Confirm that the power cable is plugged in and the network cable is connected to a working port.

  2. Verify Network Connection:

    • Ensure your network is connected to the internet and that the gateway is in the correct port.

  3. Whitelist Jolt (If Using a Firewall):

    • Confirm that WebSockets ports 80 and 443 are whitelisted on your firewall inbound and outbound to/from *.jolt.com. Contact your network administrator or internet provider for assistance.

  4. Restart the Gateway:

    • Disconnect the power adapter from the gateway, wait 10 seconds, then reconnect it.

    • Wait 5-10 minutes to see if the gateway reconnects to Jolt.

  5. Remove and Re-add the Gateway:

    • From the Jolt App or Web Portal:

      • Tap the gateway, then the three-dot menu in the upper right corner, and select Delete/Deactivate.

      • Re-add the gateway by tapping the “+” icon, selecting Setup Gateway, and following the instructions.

      • Wait about 10 minutes to check if the gateway reconnects.

  6. Check Connection Status:

    • In the Jolt app or web portal, tap on the gateway to confirm it shows a recent reading (less than 5 minutes old).

    • Open and close the app to ensure it is in sync and up-to-date.

  7. Contact Jolt Support:

    • If you’ve tried all the above steps and the gateway still isn’t connecting, reach out to Jolt Support for further assistance.

Important: Manage Sensor Battery Life ( Save the sensor battery to deactivate the sensor)

  • JRB 004 and JRB 301: Remove the battery. (Note: JRB 004 sensors with Firmware Version 2.4 and later are protected against battery drain from gateway disconnections.)

  • L01, LRTD01: Remove the batteries.

  • DLHT65: Press the ACT button 5 times rapidly until you see a long red light indicating sleep mode.

Do not reactivate sensors until the gateway is online and sending readings to Jolt.

Important Reminder: Ensure sensors are not activated when the gateway is offline to prevent rapid battery drain. Follow the sleep mode instructions as described above.

Additional Tips:

  1. Verify Sensor Placement:

    • Optimal Placement: Ensure that the sensors are within the effective range of the gateway.

  2. Review Network Configuration:

    • IP Address and Port Configuration: Verify that the gateway’s IP address and port settings match the network configuration requirements specified by Jolt.

  3. Check for Interference:

    • Minimize Interference: Ensure there are no other devices or sources of interference that might affect the gateway’s connectivity.

  4. Confirm Power Supply:

    • Check Power Supply: Verify that the gateway is receiving a stable power supply and that the power adapter is functioning correctly.

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