Cisco Systems 60033010 User Manual

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

. 5 Troubleshooting

. 6 Regulatory

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. When connected to the Meraki Cloud Controller, the MR72 enables the creation of highspeed and reliable networks that cover large outdoor and industrial areas quickly, easily, and cost-effectively.

The Meraki MR72 has an operating temperature of -40o to 60o C.

2.1 Package Contents

The MR72 package contains the following:

-MR72 access point

-Wall screws & anchors

-Mounting plate

-Cable gland

-Mounting straps

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.

The Meraki MA-ANT-20 omni-directional antennas must be installed vertically.

The Meraki MA-ANT-25 patch antenna must be installed facing downward, at least 30 degrees from the horizon line.

2.3 Power Source Options

The MR72 access point can be powered using either an 802.3at capable PoE switch or the Meraki 802.3at PoE injector (sold separately).

2.4 LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode

Your MR72 uses a single LED to inform the user of the device’s status.

Function

LED Status Meaning

Power Up/	Solid	Power is applied
Boot	Orange
Connecting	Rainbow	Device in process of connecting to
		the Meraki Dashboard
Connected	Solid White	Fully operational
Upgrading	Flashing	During boot or no WAN link
	White

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.

3 Pre-Install Preparation

You should complete the following steps before going on-site to perform an installation.

3.1 Configure Your Network in Dashboard

Meraki recommends that you add your MR72 to a network in Dashboard before mounting it in the field. The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add an MR72 to your network. For detailed instructions about creating, configuring and managing Meraki wireless networks, refer to the Meraki Cloud Controller Manual (cisco.meraki.com/support/#documentation).

1.Login to http://dashboard.meraki.com. If this is your first time, create a new account.