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Bulk Network Upload

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Overview

The Bulk Upload feature allows you to create multiple networks at once using a CSV file instead of adding them individually.

This is useful when onboarding multiple locations or deploying at scale.


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Step 1: Navigate to Bulk Upload

  1. Log in to the Cloud Controller.

  2. Go to NOC Dashboard.

  3. Click Configure.

  4. Select Add Network.

  5. Click Bulk Upload.


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Step 2: Download the Sample CSV

Before preparing your file:

  • Click Download Sample CSV

  • Use the provided template format

  • Do not modify column headers


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CSV File Format Requirements

Required Column

  • network name

This is mandatory. Each network name must be unique.


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Optional Columns

Column Name

Description

timezone

Must be in valid IANA format (e.g., Asia/Kolkata, America/New_York)

devices

Comma-separated MAC addresses

vendor

Vendor name (defaults to piap if blank)

clone network

Existing network name to copy configuration from

tags

Comma-separated tags

external guid

External reference ID for integrations


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Sample CSV Format


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Column Details

Network Name (Required)

  • Must be unique.

  • Avoid special characters.

Timezone

  • Use valid IANA format.

  • If left blank, defaults to Central Time (US & Canada).

Devices

  • Enter MAC addresses separated by commas.

  • Ensure correct MAC format (AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF).

Vendor

  • If left blank, defaults to piap.

Clone Network

  • Must match an existing network name exactly.

  • Copies configuration from the specified network.

Tags

  • Separate multiple tags with commas.

External GUID

  • Used for external integrations or tracking.


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Step 3: Upload the File

  1. Click Upload a CSV file.

  2. Select your prepared CSV file.

  3. Click Upload CSV.

  4. Wait for processing to complete.


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Upload History

After submission, you can monitor the status in the Upload History section.

Displayed fields include:

  • Filename

  • Upload Status

  • Total Networks

  • Successful

  • Failed

  • Uploaded Date & Time


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Common Reasons for Failure

  • Duplicate network names

  • Invalid timezone format

  • Incorrect MAC address format

  • Clone network does not exist

  • Missing required column


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Best Practices

  • Always use the sample CSV template.

  • Validate MAC address format before uploading.

  • Test with a small batch before large uploads.

  • Ensure clone network names are exact matches.

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