Deployment

Hardware staging, on-site install, replacement, and pre-deployment checklists.

UAP-101 Mounting Diagram — Wi-Fi 5 Indoor APs

Mount the UAP-101 indoor access point on a wall, ceiling, or drop-ceiling T-rail using the included mounting bracket and hardware kits.

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Pre-Deployment Checklist

Run through the deployment checklist for each new client to confirm static IPs, VPN accounts, and other prerequisites before going on-site.

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NEMA Boxes for Switches and APs

How to pick a NEMA enclosure for switches and Wi-Fi APs in outdoor or hostile environments — fans vs. dust-proof sealing, metal vs. plastic, sizing for thermal dissipation.

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Using an LTE / Mobile Network Modem as a Primary or Failover Connection

Pair a single-purpose LTE modem with an Uplevel Gateway for primary or backup WAN service, with subnet, IP, and Bridge-mode configuration notes.

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Replacing a Gateway — RMA or Upgrade

Scripted procedure for swapping an Uplevel Gateway, whether it's a failed-unit RMA or a planned hardware upgrade.

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Hardware Replacement — RMA and Upgrades

Replacing gateways, switches, or APs against a cloud-stored configuration; what needs Uplevel support and what you can do yourself.

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WAN Static IP Configuration Guide

Set a WAN static IP from the Portal or over a serial console, add multiple static IPs to a single WAN port, and troubleshoot common issues.

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Accessories That May Be Needed at an Install

Reference list of cables, connectors, rackmount shelves, console cables, and surge protectors typically useful on an Uplevel deployment.

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Surveying Wi-Fi and AP Layout

Practical guidance on how many access points a site needs and where to place them, before committing to a full RF site survey.

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