diff --git a/run.sh b/run.sh
index 6745fa9..771258c 100755
--- a/run.sh
+++ b/run.sh
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
 #! /bin/bash
 
+# We need to be online, wait if needed.
+
+while [[ $(ping -c1 google.com 2>&1 | grep " 0% packet loss") == "" ]]; do
+  echo "[TTN Gateway]: Waiting for internet connection..."
+  sleep 30
+  done
+
 # Ensure that we've got the required env vars
 
 echo "*******************"
@@ -160,13 +167,6 @@ sleep 0.1
 gpio -1 write 22 0
 sleep 0.1
 
-# Test the connection, wait if needed.
-
-while [[ $(ping -c1 google.com 2>&1 | grep " 0% packet loss") == "" ]]; do
-  echo "[TTN Gateway]: Waiting for internet connection..."
-  sleep 30
-  done
-
 # Fire up the forwarder.  
 
 while true