Point to Point (P2P) Wireless Bridge Setup Guide

Point to Point (P2P) Wireless Bridge Setup Guide

Point to Point (P2P) Wireless Bridge Setup Guide

Overview

This guide walks you through setting up a wireless point-to-point bridge to extend your network to a remote location. The bridge consists of two wireless devices: an upstream device connected to your main network and a downstream device at the remote location.

Step-by-Step Configuration

Step 1: Access the Configuration Portal

  1. Navigate to Portal > WiFi > Point-to-Point
  2. Keep this page open throughout the setup process

Step 2: Prepare the Downstream Device

  1. Connect one of the radios to an Uplevel Gateway or Uplevel Switch this will be your upstream radio
  2. Record the factory name of the not-yet-connected device (you'll need this for identification) this will be your downstream radio

Step 3: Configure Device Roles

  1. In the Wireless Bridge Devices section:
    • Locate the disconnected device by its factory name; add the name (from step 2) manually if it's not automatically populated
    • Set its role to "Downstream"
  2. Ensure the other radio is set to "Upstream" device

Step 4: Refresh and Verify

  1. Refresh your browser window to update the device status display
  2. Confirm both devices are now visible with their assigned roles:
    • Upstream Device: Connected to gateway
    • Downstream Device: Disconnected, set to downstream mode
  1. In the Wireless Bridge Links section:
    • Click "Create Link" or similar option
    • Select the upstream device as the source
    • Select the downstream device as the destination
    • Save the configuration

Step 6: Configure Network Access

  1. Navigate to the Ethernet section
  2. Choose Edit Ports
  3. Locate the downstream device entry (it will automatically update the port description)
  4. Assign the port to the appropriate VLAN using the dropdown menu
  5. Press Save

Step 7: Deploy and Test

  1. Install the downstream device at your remote location
  2. Ensure both devices have clear line-of-sight (if using directional antennas)
  3. Power on the downstream device and wait for it to establish connection

Troubleshooting Tips

If the wireless link doesn't establish:

  • Verify line-of-sight between devices
  • Check that both devices are powered on

If network traffic is not reaching your remote hosts:

  • Confirm VLAN assignments match your network design
  • Check that the host on the remote LAN segment has proper IP configuration
  • Verify the hosts local (Windows Defender Firewall) is configured correctly if running a service (file sharing, RDP, etc)

Final Network Result

Once configured, your network will extend wirelessly:

  • Local devices connect through the Uplevel Gateway as normal
  • Remote devices connect to the downstream device
  • Traffic flows seamlessly between both locations through the wireless bridge

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