Cisco Systems 60041010 Users Guide

Meraki MR52

Hardware Installation Guide

Trademarks

Meraki, Meraki MR52, 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	MR52 Overview		5
	2.1 Package Contents		5
	2.2	Understanding the MR52	5
	2.3	Security Features	7
	2.4	Ethernet Ports	7
	2.5	Power Source Options	7
	2.6 Factory Reset Button		7
	2.7 LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode		7
3	Pre-Install Preparation		8
	3.1 Configure Your Network in Dashboard		8
	3.2	Check and Upgrade Firmware	8
	3.3	Check and Configure Firewall Settings	8
	3.4	Assigning IP Addresses to MR52s	9
		3.4.1 Dynamic Assignment	9
		3.4.2 Static Assignment	9
		3.4.3Static 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 MR52	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 MR52	20
		4.2.2.1 Powering the MR52 with Meraki AC Adapter	21
		4.2.2.2 Powering the MR52 with Meraki 802.3af Power over Ethernet Injector	21
		4.2.2.3 Powering the MR52 with an 802.3af Power over Ethernet Switch	22
		4.2.3 Mount the MR52	22
		4.2.3.1 Assemble Security Hasp to the MR52	22
		4.2.3.2 Assemble MR52 to the Mount Plate	23
		4.2.3.3 Desk or Shelf Mount	25
	4.3	Secure the MR52	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

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1 Scope of Document and Related Publications

The MR52 Hardware Installation Guide describes the installation procedure for the MR52 indoor access point.

Additional reference documents are available online at www.meraki.com/library/product.

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2 MR52 Overview

The Meraki MR52 is an enterprise-class, dual-concurrent 4x4 MIMO 802.11ac indoor access point designed for high-density deployments in offices, schools, hospitals and hotels. When connected to the Meraki Cloud Control ler, the MR52 enables the creation of ultra-high speed, reliable indoor wireless networks quickly, easily and costeffectively.

2.1 Package Contents

The MR52 package contains the following:

MR52 access point

Mounting plate

Drop ceiling mounting kit

Wall screws

Security screws

Mounting Template

2.2 Understanding the MR52

MR52 Operation Temperature:

32 ° F to 104 ° F (0 ° C to 40 ° C)

Your Meraki MR52 has the following features:

Kensington lock hard point

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Mount plate attachment slots (2x)

Cable access bay

Desk mount feet (4x)

MR52 cable access bay

Factory Reset Button

Ethernet 0 port (10/100/1000)

Power supplied by PoE: 37-57 Vdc, 0.6A

AC Adapter plug (sold separately) Power supplied by adapter: 12Vdc, 2.5A

Your MR52 mount plate has the following features:

Access point mounting posts (2x)

Various mounting holes

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2.3 Security Features

The MR52 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.

2.4Ethernet Ports

The MR52 features a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port that accepts 802.3at power (labeled “PoE”). This port should be used for uplink to your WAN connection.

2.5 Power Source Options

The MR52 access point can be powered using either the Meraki AC Adapter or 802.3at PoE Injector (both sold separately) or a third-party 802.3at PoE switch.

2.6 Factory Reset Button

If the button is pressed and held for at least five seconds and then released, the MR52 will reboot and be restored to its original factory settings by deleting all configuration information stored on the unit.

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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

The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add an MR52 to your network. For detailed instructions about creating, configuring 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 first 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 [e-mail].

4.Go to the map / floor plan view and place each AP on the map by clicking and dragging it to the location where you plan to mount it.

3.2Check and Upgrade Firmware

To ensure your MR52 performs optimally immediately following installation, Meraki recommends that you facilitate a firmware upgrade prior to mounting your MR52.

1.Attach your MR52 to power and a wired Internet connection. See p. 19 of this Hardware Installation Guide for details.

2.The MR52 will turn on and the Power LED will glow solid orange. If the unit does not require a firmware 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 firmware upgrade to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.

3.3Check and Configure Firewall Settings

If a firewall 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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