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Choose Your Mounting Location
A good mounting location is important to getting the best performance out of your MR78 access point. Keep the
following in mind:
1. The device should have unobstructed line of sight to most coverage areas. For example, if installing in an office
filled with workspaces divided by mid-height cubicle walls, installing on the ceiling or high on a wall would be ideal.
2. Power over Ethernet supports a maximum cable length of 300 ft (100 m).
3. If being used in a mesh deployment, the MR78 should have line of sight to at least two other Meraki devices. A
Cisco Partner can help ensure that your AP placement is ideal.
Install the MR78
For most mounting scenarios, the MR78 mount cradle provides a quick, simple, and flexible means of mounting your
device. The installation should be done in two steps. First, install the mount cradle to your selected location. Then,
attach the MR78 to the mount cradle.
Attach the Mount Cradle
The MR78 mount cradle can be used to install your access point on a wall, solid ceiling, or pole.
Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount Using Mount Cradle
Using included wall anchors and screws, attach the mount cradle to your mounting wall or ceiling. It is
recommended that the MR78 be mounted to a wall or solid ceiling using the mount cradle for physical security
reasons.
Pole Mount Using Mount Cradle
Use mounting straps (not included) to secure the mount cradle to a pole. Thread the mounting straps through the
mounting strap slots to secure the mount plate in a horizontal or vertical orientation. Vertical orientation is
recommended for optimal RF coverage.
Connect Access Point to Ethernet and/or AC Adapter
Using a phillips head screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the Ethernet cover. Ensure that the Ethernet cable
(and power cable, if applicable) is properly secured in the black cable gland. Secuire the Ethernet cover with the phillips
head screwdriver.
Mount the MR78
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