Cisco Systems 60043010 Operators Guide

Meraki MR84!

Hardware Installation Guide

Trademarks

Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Meraki, Meraki MR84, 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 MR84 Overview

. 3 Pre-Install Preparation

. 4 Installation Instructions

. 5 Troubleshooting

. 6 Regulatory

1 Scope of Document and Related Publications

The MR84 Hardware Installation Guide describes the installation procedure
for the MR84 access point.

Additional reference documents are available online at
meraki.cisco.com/support

2 MR84 Overview

The Meraki MR84 is an enterprise-class, 802.11abgn/ac outdoor access
point designed for rugged environments. When connected to the Meraki
Cloud Controller, the MR84 enables the creation of high-speed and reliable
networks that cover large outdoor and industrial areas quickly, easily, and
cost-effectively.

The Meraki MR84 has an operating temperature of -40o to 60o C.

2.1 Package Contents

The MR84 package contains the following:

- MR84 access point

- Wall screws & anchors

- Mounting plate

- Cable glands

- Mounting straps

2.2 Antennas and Ports

The Meraki MR84 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 MR84: MA­ANT-20, MA-ANT-25, MA-ANT-27, and AIR-ANT2413P4M-N.

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

The Meraki MA-ANT-25 patch antenna, MA-ANT-27 dual-band sector
antenna, and Cisco AIR-ANT2513P4M-N stadium antenna must be installed
facing downward, at least 30 degrees from the horizon line.

2.3 Power Source Options

The MR84 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 MR84 uses a single LED to inform the user of the device’s status.

Function

LED Status

Meaning

Power Up/
Boot

Solid Orange

Power is applied

Connecting

Rainbow

Device in process of connecting to the
Meraki Dashboard

Connected

Solid White

Fully operational

Upgrading

Flashing
White

During boot or no WAN link

The MR84 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