Z3 Installation Guide [Internal]
This document describes how to install and set up the Z3 teleworker gateway. Additional reference documents are
available online at: www.meraki.com/library/products.
Z3 Overview
The Meraki Z3 is an enterprise teleworker gateway designed for telecommuting employees and IT staff. It is also a great
all-in-one device to test the capabilities of Meraki's cloud-managed networking. This gateway provides the following
features:
• Support for four LAN connections
• Dual-concurrent 802.11ac radios for wireless connections
• Wall screws and anchors for mounting drywall surface, either vertically or horizontally
Package contents
In addition to the Z3, the following are provided.
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The Z3 front panel
Ports and Status Indicators
The Z3 uses a single LED to inform the user of the device's status.
LED Status Meaning
Flashing white Operation in progress
Solid white Power is applied, Fully operational
The Z3 back panel
Additional functions on the back panel are described below, from left to right.
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Insert a paper clip if a reset is required.
• A brief, momentary press: To delete a downloaded
Reset button
configuration and reboot.
• Press and hold for more than 10 sec: To force the
unit into a full factory reset.
These 4 ports provide connectivity to computers,
LAN ports
printers, access points, or Ethernet switches.
A steady green LED indicates bidirectional connectivity,
and flashing green indicates traffic.
WAN / Internet port Provides connectivity to the WAN.
USB port USB 2.0 for 3G/4G wireless cards
Power input Designed for use only with the unit’s power supply.
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