Cisco MERAKI MR56, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...limited troubleshooting procedures For more wireless installation guides refer to the wireless installation guides section on our documentation website Product Overview Physical Specifications MR56 In...

Page 2: ...Concealed mount plate with anti tamper cable bay Product View and Physical Features Your MR56 has the following features 2...

Page 3: ...The mount cradle has the following features 3...

Page 4: ...to the mount cradle Engaging the security screw prevents accidental dislodging and theft 2 Kensington lock The access point contains a hard point that allows it to be secured to any nearby permanent s...

Page 5: ...the unit to convey information about system functionality and performance Orange AP is booting permanent Orange suggests hardware issue Rainbow AP is initializing scanning Blinking Blue AP is upgradin...

Page 6: ...Mount cradle including built in level tool Drop ceiling mount kit 6...

Page 7: ...Wall screws wall screw anchors and security screws 7...

Page 8: ...amiliar with standard practices for preventing accidents Read the wall mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct proced...

Page 9: ...p section for details 2 The AP will turn on and the LED will glow solid orange If the unit does not require a rmware upgrade the LED will turn either green no clients associated or blue clients associ...

Page 10: ...ttp 10 128 128 128 Click on the Uplink Con guration tab Log in The default login is the serial number e g Qxxx xxxx xxxx with no password e g Q2DD 551C ZYW3 Configure the static IP address net mask ga...

Page 11: ...ft 100 m 3 If being used in a mesh deployment the AP 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 AP For...

Page 12: ...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 AP be mounted to a wall or sol...

Page 13: ...hown The black foam pads should be compressed slightly after installation 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 Ti...

Page 14: ...an electrical junction box feed the Ethernet cable through the cable access hole in the mount cradle If mounting to a wall or ceiling the Ethernet cable will feed from behind the AP The Power Source...

Page 15: ...R56 AP to guide the AP s bottom slot into the cradle s bottom tab until it clicks into place Once in place the MR56 AP should be secured to the cradle by using one of the included screws in the cradle...

Page 16: ...mount cradle it should be secured via security screw Torx security screws are included and or Kensington lock If the mount cradle was not used the AP can still be secured using a Kensington lock Secur...

Page 17: ...ill begin broadcasting an SSID appended with scanning If you are able to connect to this SSID and go to my meraki com from your web browser then your radio is working 2 Physically place the repeater A...

Page 18: ...MR for additional information and troubleshooting tips If you are still experiencing hardware issues please contact Cisco Meraki support by logging in to dashboard and using the Help option near the...

Page 19: ...tion guides please refer to documentation meraki com Meraki MR56 devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These li...