Networks

Everything you need to know about connecting and managing your routers on the Uplink platform.

Your Routers, Your Network.

At Uplink, you always own and control your routers and data.

When you connect a router to Uplink, you're simply: ✅ Connecting your phone to your own Wi-Fi network (if it isn’t already) ✅ Validating that your network is online

What Does "Validating My Network" Mean?

Validation is just a simple check to confirm that your phone is connected to the internet. Uplink will never access your data or control your router.

Router Info Collected During Router Registration:

During the router registration process, we automatically collect basic network details to ensure a smooth onboarding process once the Uplink network is live. This is managed by you (a router can be deleted at any time) on the Uplink Platform.

The following info is what we collect and why:

Name	Description & Use
Wi-Fi SSID	The name of your Wi-Fi network. It's what you see when you select a network to connect to and register.
Mac Address	This helps to confirm that your router is real and can be used when the Uplink network goes live.
Manufacturer	The company that produced your router. This helps us determine the demographics of routers on the network.
Model	This helps us determine the necessary software for your specific router and allows us to prioritize solutions that matter most to our community.
Location	This (a specific longitude/latitude) shows us where you intend to provide connectivity when the network is live.
Venue Info	Coverage (indoor/outdoor) and type (residential, commercial, hospital, public, etc.). This helps us understand your area and determine if it's an area of high traffic or interest.

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