Cisco Systems 60064010 Users Guide
Meraki MR53E
Hardware Installation Guide
Trademarks
Meraki, Meraki MR53E, 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
2 MR53E Overview
2.1 Package Contents
2.2 Understanding the MR53E
Antenna Information
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2.4 Security Features
2.5 Ethernet Ports
2.6 Power Source Options
2.7 Factory Reset Button
3 Pre-Install Preparation
3.1 Configure Your Network in Dashboard
3.2 Check and Upgrade Firmware
3.3 Check and Configure Firewall Settings
3.4 Assigning IP Addresses to MR53
3.4.1 Dynamic Assignment
3.4.2 Static Assignment
3.4.3 Static IP Assignment via DHCP Reservations
3.5 Collect Tools
3.6 Collect Additional Hardware for Installation
4 Installation Instructions
4.1 Choose Your Mounting Location
4.2 Install the MR53E
4.2.1 Attach the Mount Plate
4.2.1.1 Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount Using Mount Plate
4.2.1.2 Drop Ceiling Mount Using Mount Plate
4.2.1.3 Electrical Junction Box Mount Using Mount Plate
4.2.2 Power the MR53E
4.2.2.1 Powering the MR53E with Meraki AC Adapter
4.2.2.2 Powering the MR53E with Meraki 802.3af Power over Ethernet Injector
4.2.2.3 Powering the MR53E with an 802.3af Power over Ethernet Switch
4.2.3 Mount the MR53E
4.2.3.1 Assemble Security Hasp to the MR53E
4.2.3.2 Assemble MR53E to the Mount plate
4.2.3.3 Desk or Shelf Mount
4.3 Secure the MR53E
4.3.1 Security Screw
4.3.2 Kensington Lock
4.4 Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage
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1 Scope of Document and Related Publications
The MR53E Hardware Installation Guide describes the installation procedure for the MR53E indoor
access point. Additional reference documents are available online at www.meraki.com/library/product.
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2 MR53E Overview
The Meraki MR53E 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 Controller, the
MR53 enables the creation of ultra-high speed, reliable indoor wireless networks quickly, easily, and cost-effectively.
2.1 Package Contents
The MR53E package contains the following:
MR53E access point
Mounting plate
Drop ceiling mounting kit
Wall screws
Security screws
Mounting T
emplate
2.2 Understanding the MR53E
Operation Temperature:
32 ° F to 104 ° F (0 ° C to 40 ° C)
Your Meraki MR53E has the following features:
Kensington lock
hard point
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Mount plate attachment
slots (2x)
Cable access bay
Desk mount feet (4x)
MR53E 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 MR53E mount plate has the following features:
Access point
mounting posts (2x)
Various mounting holes
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