Cisco Systems 60066020 Installation Guide

Package Contents

The Cisco Meraki GR10-HW package contains the following:

 GR10-HW Cloud-Managed Access Point

 Mount plate

 Mount Kit

o Wall screws, wall screw anchors, and security screws

Understanding the GR10-HW

Your Meraki GR10-HW has the following features:

The mount plate has the following features:

Security Features

The GR10-HW 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 cradle. Engaging the security screw prevents accidental dislodging and theft.

Ethernet Ports

The GR10-HW features a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port that accepts 802.3at and 802.3af power (labeled “Eth0, PoE”). This port should be used for uplink to your WAN connection.

Power Source Options

The GR10-HW access point can be powered using either the Meraki AC Adapter, PoE Injector (both sold separately), or a third-party PoE switch.

Factory Reset Button

If the button is pressed and held for at least ﬁve seconds and then released, the GR10-HW will reboot and be restored to its original factory settings by deleting all conﬁguration

information stored on the unit.

LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode

Your GR10-HW is equipped with a multi-color LED light on the front of the unit to convey information about system functionality and performance:

 Orange - AP is booting (permanent Orange suggests hardware issue)  Rainbow - AP is initializing/scanning  Blinking Blue - AP is upgrading  Green - AP in Gateway mode with no clients  Blue - AP in Gateway mode with clients  Blinking Orange - AP can't find uplink

The GR10-HW 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.

Pre-Install Preparation

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

Conﬁgure Your Network in Dashboard

The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add an GR10-HW to your

network. For detailed instructions about creating, conﬁguring and managing Meraki wireless

networks, refer to the online documentation (documentation.meraki.com).

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) 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 license key, which you should have received via email.

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.

Check and Upgrade Firmware

To ensure your GR10-HW performs optimally immediately following installation, it is recommended that you facilitate a ﬁrmware upgrade prior to mounting your GR10-HW.

1. Attach your GR10-HW to power and a wired Internet connection. See the "Power the

GR10-HW" section for details.

2. The GR10-HW will turn on and the LED will glow solid orange. If the unit does not

require a ﬁrmware upgrade, the LED will turn either green (no clients associated) or blue (clients associated) within thirty seconds.

* If the unit requires an upgrade, the LED will begin blinking orange until the upgrade is complete, at which point the LED will turn solid green or blue. You should allow at least a

few minutes for the ﬁrmware upgrade to complete, depending on the speed of your

internet connection.

Check 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 for your particular organization can be found here.

Assigning IP Addresses to GR10-HWs

All gateway GR10-HWs (GR10-HWs with Ethernet connections to the LAN) must be assigned routable IP addresses. These IP addresses can be dynamically assigned via DHCP or statically assigned.

Dynamic Assignment

When using DHCP, the DHCP server should be conﬁgured to assign a static IP address for

each MAC address belonging to a Meraki AP. Other features of the wireless network, such as

802.1X authentication, may rely on the property that the APs have static IP addresses.

Static Assignment

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