Cisco MERAKI MR66, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...vironments When connected to the Meraki Cloud Controller the MR66 enables the creation of high speed and reliable networks that cover large outdoor and industrial areas quickly easily and cost effectively Package Contents The MR66 package contains the following MR66 Cloud Managed Access Point Mount cradle 1 ...

Page 2: ... Wall screws wall screw anchors Mounting straps 2 ...

Page 3: ... Cable gland Understanding the MR66 Your Meraki MR66 has the following features 3 ...

Page 4: ... the interior and the environment This prevents internal condensation and maintains a water proof seal The Ground Post The Ground Post provides an attachment point on the access point for the grounding strap included This post is threaded to accept a M4 x 0 7mm bolt 4 ...

Page 5: ... 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 MR66 Alternately you may purchase 3rd party antennas for use with the MR66 Make sure they have N type connectors and support the pro...

Page 6: ...configuration information stored on the unit LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode Your MR66 is equipped with a series of LED lights on the front of the unit to convey information about system functionality and performance The MR66 may be operated in Run Dark mode for additional security and to reduce the visibility of the access point In this mode the LEDs will not be illuminated This mode may be enabl...

Page 7: ... your MR66 to power and a wired Internet connection See the Power the MR66 section for details 2 The MR66 will turn on and the LED will glow solid orange If the unit does not require a firmware upgrade the LED will turn green If the unit requires an upgrade the Power LED will begin blinking orange until the upgrade is complete at which point the Power LED will turn solid green You should allow at l...

Page 8: ...lt in web server by browsing to http my meraki com Alternatively browse to http 10 128 128 128 4 Click on the Uplink Configuration tab Log in The default login is the serial number e g Qxxx xxxx xxxx with no password e g Q2DD 551C ZYW3 5 Configure the static IP address net mask gateway IP address and DNS servers that this AP will use on its wired connection 6 If necessary reconnect the AP to the LAN...

Page 9: ...r over Ethernet supports a maximum cable length of 300 ft 100 m 3 If being used in a mesh deployment the MR66 should have line of sight to at least two other Meraki devices For more detailed instructions regarding a mesh deployment please refer to the Mesh Deployment Guide 4 The antennas should be as unobstructed as possible Make sure that there is clearance around the MR66 for installation of all...

Page 10: ...e mount plate to your mounting wall or ceiling It is recommended that the MR66 be mounted to a wall or solid ceiling using the mount plate for physical security reasons Pole Mount Using Mount Plate Use the included mounting straps to mount the AP to a pole less than 3 9 in diameter Thread the mounting straps through the mounting strap slots to secure the mount plate in a horizontal or vertical ori...

Page 11: ...osts on the back of the access point into the attachment slots on the mount plate Attach Antennas Remove protective plastic covers from all four N type RF connectors Attach appropriate antennas and protective boots if included 11 ...

Page 12: ...n oriented vertically Powering the MR66 with the Meraki 802 3af Power over Ethernet Injector sold separately 1 Plug the power cord into the PoE Injector and the other end into wall power 2 Plug an Ethernet cable that is connected to an active Ethernet connection into the IN port on the injector 3 Route Ethernet cable from the OUT port on the injector to the Eth0 port in the cable bay of the MR66 1...

Page 13: ...R66 is Gigabit Ethernet capable To maximize device performance a Gigabit capable switch should be used Attach Power over Ethernet to the MR66 1 Remove the dust cover from the Ethernet port of the MR66 Unscrew it with a coin or flathead screwdriver 2 Route the Ethernet cable from the PoE Injector OUT port to the MR66 3 Install a Cable Gland on the MR66 end of the cable 13 ...

Page 14: ...ely attach the other end nearby metal structure Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage 1 Check LEDs The Radio Power LED should be solid green If it is flashing orange the firmware is automatically upgrading and the LED should turn green when the upgrade is completed normally in under thirty minutes If the device is a gateway the Ethernet LED and the four Signal Strength LEDs should ...

Page 15: ...rdance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following...

Page 16: ...bject to the following two conditions this device may not cause interference and this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 c...

Page 17: ... Deutsch German Hiermit erklärt Meraki Inc dass sich das Gerät wireless device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Meraki Inc seadme wireless device vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele English Hereby Meraki Inc declares t...

Page 18: ...Inc deklaruoja kad šis wireless device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederland Dutch Hierbij verklaart Meraki Inc dat het toestel wireless device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk Meraki Inc jiddikjara li dan wireless device jikkonforma mal ħtigijiet essenzjali u ma...

Page 19: ...vensky Slovak Meraki Inc týmto vyhlasuje že wireless device splna základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish Meraki Inc vakuuttaa täten että wireless device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish Härmed intygar Meraki Inc att denna wireless device står I överenss...