Frequently asked questions
What is LoRaMapper?
A web tool to plan and verify LoRaWAN coverage inside and around buildings using real signal measurements.
Can I see coverage before measuring?
Yes. Once walls and gateways are on the plan, LoRaMapper predicts coverage from antenna, distance, wall materials and ceilings. After measuring, the deviation view shows where reality differs — and the model learns from it.
Do I have to draw every wall by hand?
No. The plan import assigns pages to floors and aligns them, and the editor detects the building outline. You only add the inner walls and materials that matter for radio.
Do I need special hardware?
You need a LoRaWAN device to measure with (a field tester or a simple LoRaWAN button), at least one gateway and a network server. LoRaMapper itself runs entirely in your browser.
Can several people measure at the same time?
Yes. A measurement round supports several people and devices in parallel, for example one per floor. Helpers can get a dedicated role that only allows measuring.
Can I import real device data?
Yes. Connect your network server and uplinks flow into the right site and point automatically.
Which network servers are supported?
Any LNS that can POST uplinks to a webhook. Loriot and a generic format work today; TTN, ChirpStack and Actility are being added. Each site’s ingest URL is shown in the app.
What’s the difference between a building and an outdoor site?
A building site is based on uploaded floor plans (indoor, per storey); an outdoor site uses a real map with GPS measurements and terrain. You can run both.
Can I use my existing gateways?
Yes. Measure against gateways already installed on site, or carry a portable test gateway for planning — or both. Each measurement records which gateway received it.
How is it billed?
Per active site, per month, by invoice for CH/EU. Credit-card payment is coming soon.
How do I get an account?
Register on this site. An administrator reviews and approves your request, then you receive your login.
In which languages is it available?
English, German, French and Italian — switch anytime.
Is my data private?
Your sites, measurements and floor plans are scoped to your organisation and hosted in the EU. See our privacy policy for details.