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Troubleshooting Guide: Node Offline for Unknown Reason

Comprehensive guide for diagnosing and resolving unknown causes of node offline issues.

Written by Soumya Sarkar
  1. Battery Check: The node has no battery alert, and the battery status indicates it is not drained.

    • If false, initiate an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) for the node and update the ticket status to DONE.

    • If true, proceed to step 2.

  2. Signal Quality Assessment: The node consistently maintains good signal strength.

    • If false, address signal coverage issues.

    • If true, proceed to step 3.

  3. Duration of Offline Status: The node has been offline for over 2 weeks.

    • If false, attempt to restart the node. Continue to Step 4.

    • If true, replace the battery. Proceed to Step 5.

  4. Node Restart: Restarting the node should restore it to an online state.

    • If false, replace the battery. Continue to Step 5.

    • If true, update the ticket status to DONE.

  5. Battery Replacement: Replacing the battery should bring the node back online.

    • If false, initiate an RMA for the node. Proceed to Step 6.

    • If true, update the ticket status to DONE.

  6. RMA Procedure: Send the node back to the warehouse or manufacturer (Max) for a comprehensive root cause analysis.

    • Update the ticket status to DONE.

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