Meraki MR72 Hardware Installation Guide
Trademarks Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Meraki, Meraki MR72, and Meraki Cloud Controller are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. 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 . 2 MR72 Overview . 3 Pre-Install Preparation . 4 Installation Instructions .
1 Scope of Document and Related Publications The MR72 Hardware Installation Guide describes the installation procedure for the MR72 access point. Additional reference documents are available online at meraki.cisco.com/support 2 MR72 Overview The Meraki MR72 is an enterprise-class, 802.11abgn/ac outdoor access point designed for rugged environments.
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. The 2.4 GHz radio is primarily used for client communication. However, it can also communicate with Meraki 2.4 GHz access points. Meraki offers a number of different antennas for use with the MR72: MA-ANT-20, MA-ANT-21, MA-ANT-23, and MA-ANT-25.
Power Up/ Boot Solid Orange Power is applied Connecting Rainbow Device in process of connecting to the Meraki Dashboard Connected Solid White Fully operational Upgrading Flashing White During boot or no WAN link The MR72 may be operated in “Run Dark” mode for additional security and to reduce the visibility of the access point. In this mode, the LED will not be illuminated. This mode may be enabled through Meraki Dashboard.
2. Find the network to which you plan to add your nodes or create a new network. 3. 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. 4. Finally, go to the map / floor plan view and place each node on the map by clicking and dragging it to the location where you plan to mount it.
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. These IP addresses can be dynamically assigned via DHCP or statically assigned. 3.4.
built-in web server by browsing to http://ap.meraki.com. Alternatively, browse to http://10.128.128.128. 3. 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). 4. Configure the static IP address, net mask, gateway IP address and DNS servers that this AP will use on its wired connection. 5. If necessary, reconnect the AP to the LAN. 3.
- Connection to the internet (if you are setting up your MR72 as a gateway to the internet) - Appropriately sized metal straps (if mounting to a pole larger than 3.9” in diameter) - Specialized mounting hardware if mounting to surface other than wood, stucco or stone - Laptop with wireless to verify setup (recommended) 4 Installation Instructions 4.1 Choose Your Mounting Location A good mounting location is important to getting the best performance out of your MR72 access point.
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. 1. Unscrew the mount plate attachment screw. 2.
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. Omnidirectional antennas perform best in a mesh network when oriented vertically. 4.2.
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. Route the Ethernet cable from the PoE Injector “OUT” port to the MR72. 3. Install a cable gland on the MR72 end of the cable. 4. Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Meraki MR72. a.
4.4 Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage 1. 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). 2. Note: Your MR72 must have an active route to the Internet to check and upgrade its firmware. 3. Verify access point connectivity Use any 802.
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.
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. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
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.
