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Uplink Configuration
This chapter provides the following information:
l Uplink Interfaces on page 318
l Uplink Preferences and Switching on page 323
Uplink Interfaces
Instant network supports Ethernet, 3G and 4G USB modems, and the Wi-Fi uplink to provide access to the
corporate Instant network. The 3G/4G USB modems and the Wi-Fi uplink can be used to extend the
connectivity to places where an Ethernet uplink cannot be configured. It also provides a reliable backup link for
the Ethernet-based Instant network.
The following figure illustrates a scenario in which the W-IAPs join the VC as slave W-IAPs through a wired or
mesh Wi-Fi uplink:
Figure 93 Uplink Types
The following types of uplinks are supported on Instant:
l Ethernet Uplink
l Cellular Uplink
l Wi-Fi Uplink
Ethernet Uplink
The Eth0 port on aW-IAP is enabled as an uplink port by default. You can view the type of uplink and the status
of uplink of a W-IAPin the Info tab on selecting a client.