Cisco Systems 60026010 User Manual
Meraki MR18
Hardware Installation Guide
Trademarks
Meraki, Meraki MR18, Meraki Cloud Controller, and Meraki Mesh are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Cisco Systems reserves the right to make
changes to the products described in this document without notice. Cisco Systems does not assume any liability that may
occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circult layout(s) described herein.
Warranty
Meraki, Inc. provides a lifetime warranty on this product. Warranty details may be found at www.meraki.com/legal.
Table of Contents
1 Scope of Document and Related Publications 4
2 MR18 Overview 5
2.1 Package Contents 5
2.2 Understanding the MR18 5
2.3 Security Features 7
2.4 Ethernet Ports 7
2.5 Power Source Options 7
2.6 Power Input/Rating 7
2.7 Operating Temperature 7
2.8 Factory Reset Button 7
2.9 UL 2043 Plenum rating 8
3 Pre-Install Preparation 8
3.1 Congure Your Network in Dashboard 8
3.2 Check and Upgrade Firmware 8
3.3 Check and Congure Firewall Settings 8
3.4 Assigning IP Addresses to MR18s 9
3.4.1 Dynamic Assignment 9
3.4.2 Static Assignment 9
3.4.3 Static IP Assignment via DHCP Reservations 9
3.5 Collect Tools 10
3.6 Collect Additional Hardware for Installation 10
4 Installation Instructions 11
4.1 Choose Your Mounting Location 11
4.2 Install the MR18 11
4.2.1 Attach the Mount Plate 11
4.2.1.1 Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount Using Mount Plate 13
4.2.1.2 Drop Ceiling Mount Using Mount Plate 14
4.2.1.3 Electrical Junction Box Mount Using Mount Plate 18
4.2.2 Power the MR18 20
4.2.2.1 Powering the MR18 with Meraki AC Adapter 21
4.2.2.2 Powering the MR18 with Meraki 802.3af Power over Ethernet Injector 21
4.2.2.3 Powering the MR18 with an 802.3af Power over Ethernet Switch 22
4.2.3 Mount the MR18 22
4.2.3.1 Assemble Security Hasp to the MR18 22
4.2.3.2 Assemble MR18 to the Mount Plate 23
4.2.3.3 Desk or Shelf Mount 25
4.3 Secure the MR18 26
4.3.1 Security Screw 26
4.3.2 Kensington Lock 26
4.4 Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage 27
5 Troubleshooting 27
6 Regulatory 27
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1 Scope of Document and Related Publications
The MR18 Hardware Installation Guide describes the installation procedure for the MR18 access point.
Additional reference documents are available online at www.meraki.com/library/product.
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2 MR18 Overview
The Meraki MR18 is an enterprise-class, dual-concurrent 2x2 MIMO 802.11n access point designed for high-
density deployments in oces, schools, hospitals and hotels. When connected to the Meraki Cloud Controller,
the MR18 enables the creation of ultra-high speed, reliable indoor wireless networks quickly, easily and cost-
eectively.
2.1 Package Contents
The MR18 package contains the following:
MR18 access point
Mounting plate
Drop ceiling mounting kit
Wall screws
Security screws
Mounting Template
2.2 Understanding the MR18
Your Meraki MR18 has the following features:
Kensington lock
hard point
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Mount plate attachment
slots (2x)
Cable access bay
Desk mount feet (4x)
MR18 cable access bay
Factory Reset Button
Ethernet 0 port (10/100/1000)
AC Adapter plug
Your MR18 mount plate has the following features:
Access point
mounting posts (2x)
Various mounting holes
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2.3 Security Features
The MR18 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 plate. 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 structure using a standard Kensington lock.
2.4 Ethernet Ports
The MR18 features a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port that accepts 802.3af power (labeled
“Eth0, PoE”). This port should be used for uplink to your WAN connection.
2.5 Power Source Options
The MR18 access point can be powered using either the Meraki AC Adapter or 802.3af PoE Injector (both sold
separately) or a third-party 802.3af PoE switch.
2.6 Power Input/Rating
12Vdc, 1.5A / 48Vdc, 0.375A
2.7 Operating Temperature
0-40 Degrees C
2.8 Factory Reset Button
If the button is pressed and held for at least ve seconds and then released, the MR18 will reboot and be
restored to its original factory settings by deleting all conguration information stored on the unit.
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2.9 UL 2043 Plenum rating
The MR18 meets the UL 2043 plenum-rating standard. This certies that the MR18 has adequate re resistance
and low smoke-emission characteristics to be mounted and operated in a building’s environmental air spaces,
such as above suspended ceilings in an oce environment.
3 Pre-Install Preparation
You should complete the following steps before going on-site to perform an installation.
3.1 Congure Your Network in Dashboard
The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add an MR18 to your network. For detailed
instructions about creating, conguring and managing Meraki wireless networks, refer to the Meraki Cloud
Controller Manual (meraki.com/library/product).
1. Login to http://dashboard.meraki.com. If this is your rst time, create a new account.
2. Find the network to which you plan to add your APs or create a new network.
3. Add your APs 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 AP, which looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx, and is
found on the bottom of the unit. You will also need your Enterprise Cloud Controller license key, which you
should have received via email from shipping@meraki.com.
4. Go to the map / oor plan view and place each AP on the map by clicking and dragging it to the location
where you plan to mount it.
3.2 Check and Upgrade Firmware
To ensure your MR18 performs optimally immediately following installation, Meraki recommends that you
facilitate a rmware upgrade prior to mounting your MR18.
1. Attach your MR18 to power and a wired Internet connection. See p. 19 of this Hardware Installation
Guide for details.
2. The MR18 will turn on and the Power LED will glow solid orange. If the unit does not require a rmware
upgrade, the Power LED will turn white within thirty seconds.
* 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 white. You should allow about an hour for the rmware
upgrade to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
3.3 Check and Congure Firewall Settings
If a rewall 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 can be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/y79une3
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