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Cisco Meraki MR72 Hardware Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Meraki MR 72 Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Cisco Systems, Inc. provides a one year warranty on this product. Warranty details may be found at www.meraki.cisco.com/support. Table of Contents 1 Scope of Document and Related Publications...

  • Page 3: Scope Of Document And Related Publications

    Meraki Cloud Controller, the MR72 enables the creation of high- speed and reliable networks that cover large outdoor and industrial areas quickly, easily, and cost-effectively. The Meraki MR72 has an operating temperature of -40 to 60 2.1 Package Contents...

  • Page 4: Antennas And Ports

    2.2 Antennas and Ports The Meraki MR72 has two radios. Each radio has two external antenna connectors; both connectors for a particular radio should be attached to the same type of antenna. The 5 GHz radio is used for mesh or client communication.

  • Page 5: Pre-Install Preparation

    MR72 to your network. For detailed instructions about creating, configuring and managing Meraki wireless networks, refer to the Meraki Cloud Controller Manual (cisco.meraki.com/support/#documentation). Login to http://dashboard.meraki.com. If this is your first time, create a new account.

  • Page 6: Check And Upgrade Firmware

    Find the network to which you plan to add your nodes or create a new network. Add your nodes to your network. You will need your Meraki order number (found on your invoice if you ordered directly from Meraki) or the serial number of each node, which looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx, and is found on the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 7: Dynamic Assignment

    the MR72 to be able to seamlessly communicate with the Cloud Controller. The most current list of outbound ports and IP addresses can be found here: http://bit.ly/oZpMQ7 3.4 Assigning IP Addresses to MR72s All gateway MR72s (MR72s with Ethernet connections to the LAN) must be assigned routable IP addresses.

  • Page 8: Collect Tools

    built-in web server by browsing to http://ap.meraki.com. Alternatively, browse to http://10.128.128.128. Click on the “Static IP Configuration” tab. Log in. The default user name is “admin”. The default password is the AP’s serial number, with hyphens included (e.g., Q2BD-551C-ZYW3). Configure the static IP address, net mask, gateway IP address and DNS servers that this AP will use on its wired connection.

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    Meraki devices. For more detailed instructions regarding access point location selection, reference the Meraki Network Design Guide (cisco.meraki.com/support/#documentation). The antennas should be as unobstructed as possible. Make sure that there is clearance around the MR72 for installation of all of...

  • Page 10: Attach The Mount Plate

    4.2 Install the MR72 For most mounting scenarios, the MR72 mount plate provides a quick, simple, and flexible means of mounting your device. The installation should be done in two steps. First, install the mount plate to your selected location. Then attach the MR72 to the mount plate. 4.2.1 Remove the Mount Plate from the Access Point Before installing the mount plate, you must remove it from the back of the access point.

  • Page 11: Mount The Mr

    orientation. 4.2.3 Mount the MR72 Insert the posts on the mount plate into the attachment slots on the access point. 4.2.3.1 Attach Antennas Remove protective plastic covers from all four N-type RF connectors. Attach appropriate antennas (and protective boots if included). 4.2.3.2 Aim Antennas If you are using directional antennas, aim them appropriately to ensure optimal performance for your specific network topography.
  • Page 12 The MR72 is Gigabit Ethernet-capable. To maximize device performance, a Gigabit Ethernet-capable switch should be used. 4.2.3.5 Attach Power over Ethernet to the MR72 1. Remove the dust cover from the Ethernet port of the MR72. Unscrew it with a coin or flathead screwdriver. 2.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    4.4 Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage Check LEDs The Radio Power LED should be solid white. If it is cycling rainbow, the firmware is automatically upgrading and the LED should turn white when the upgrade is completed (normally in under thirty minutes).
  • Page 14 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 15 conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the USA is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. If the device is going to be operated in the 5.15 - 5.25 frequency range, then it is restricted to indoor environment only. This device meets all other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 16 risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (ii) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

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