Dual-band enterprise wi-fi 6 cloud-managed access point (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Cisco Meraki MR45
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MR45 Installation Guide The Cisco Meraki MR45 is a dual-band enterprise class 802.11ax cloud-managed access point with internal antennas. Designed for high capacity and high density, the MR45 meets the needs of the most demanding environments. The access point also includes a third radio dedicated to optimizing the RF environment and securing the airwaves along with a BLE radio for supporting IoT applications.
• Drop ceiling mount kit • Wall screws, wall screw anchors, and security screws Understanding the MR45 Your Meraki MR45 has the following features:...
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The mount cradle has the following features: Security Features The MR45 features multiple options for physically securing the access point after installation: 1. Security screw – The accessory kit includes screws that can be used to secure the access point to the mount cradle.
Power Source Options The MR45 access point can be powered using either the Meraki AC Adapter, PoE Injector (both sold separately), or a third-party PoE switch. MR45 access points require 802.3at (PoE+) to function properly and do not support low power mode. Factory Reset Button If the button is pressed and held for at least five seconds and then released, the MR45 will reboot and be restored to its original factory settings by deleting all configuration information stored on the unit.
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about creating, configuring and managing Meraki wireless networks, refer to the online documentation (documentation.meraki.com). 1. Login to http://dashboard.meraki.com. If this is your first time, create a new account. 2. Find the network to which you plan to add your APs or create a new network. 3.
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Check and Configure Firewall Settings If a firewall is in place, it must allow outgoing connections on particular ports to particular IP addresses. The most current list of outbound ports and IP addresses for your particular organization can be found here. Assigning IP Addresses to MR45 All gateway MR45s (MR45s with Ethernet connections to the LAN) must be assigned routable IP addresses.
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6. If necessary, reconnect the AP to the LAN. Static IP via DHCP Reservations Instead of associating to each Meraki AP individually to configure static IP addresses, an administrator can assign static IP addresses on the upstream DHCP server. Through “DHCP reservations,” IP addresses are “reserved”...
2. Power over Ethernet supports a maximum cable length of 300 ft (100 m). 3. If being used in a mesh deployment, the MR45 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 MR45 For most mounting scenarios, the MR45 mount cradle provides a quick, simple, and flexible means of mounting your...
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• Drop ceiling mounting clips with set screws • 6-32x4 mm screws • 6-32x7 mm screws only used for recessed rail mount (uncommon) • 2 rubber spacers which can be used for a recessed rail mount 1. Attach the T-rail clips to the T-rail by rotating them and snapping them into place as shown. The black foam pads should be compressed slightly after installation.
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2. Using the dashed lines on the mount cradle template as a guide, set the proper spacing of the T-rail clips on the T-rail. 3. Tighten the set screws on the T-rail clips to secure the clips using a 5/64”(2 mm) hex key. 4.
the MR45" section. Electrical Junction Box Mount Using Mount Cradle The MR45 can be mounted to a 4” square cable junction box, a 3.5 or 4” round cable junction box, or various U.S. and European outlet boxes (mounting screws are not included). Using appropriate mounting hardware for your specific type of junction box, attach the mount cradle to the junction box Power the MR45...
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Then adjust the MR45 to guide the MR45s bottom slot into the cradle’s bottom tab until it clicks into place. Once in place, the MR45 should be secured to the cradle by using one of the included screws in the cradle’s bottom tab.
To release the MR45 from the mount cradle, first remove the security screw that secures the MR45 to the cradle’s bottom tab. While holding the MR45 with one hand, press the cradle’s bottom tab upwards, releasing the MR45 from the bottom of the cradle.