Cisco Meraki MR56 installation Guide

MR56 Installation Guide

The Cisco Meraki MR56 are dual-band enterprise class 802.11ax cloud-managed access points. Designed for highest capacity and highest density, the

MR56 meets the needs of the most demanding environments. The access point also includes a third radio dedicated to optimizing the RF environment

and securing the airwaves.

About this Guide

This guide provides instruction on how to install and configure your MR56 access points. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited

troubleshooting procedures. For more wireless installation guides, refer to the wireless installation guides section on our documentation website.

Product Overview

Physical Specifications

MR56

Interfaces

• 1x 1000/2.5G/5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)

• 1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive)

Power

• Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.at compliant)

• Alternative: 12 V DC input

• Power consumption: 22W max (802.3at)

• Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately

Environment

• Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

• Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing

Physical Security

• Two security screw options (included) (3.5 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 5 mm
head)

• Kensington lock hard point

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• Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay

Product View and Physical Features

Your MR56 has the following features:

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The mount cradle has the following features:

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Security Features

The MR56 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.

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.

Ethernet Ports

The MR56 features a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port that accepts 802.3at power (labeled “Eth0, PoE”). This port should be used for uplink to your WAN connection.

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The port labeled “PoE” accepts 802.3at power and should be used as the primary uplink to your LAN/WAN.

Power Source Options

The MR56 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 AP 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 access point 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

NOTE: Blinking Green LED indicates that the device is in site survey mode. Please see the Conducting Site Surveys with MR Access Points for more

details.

The MR56 access point 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.

Package Contents

The access point packages contain the following:

MR56 Cloud-Managed Access Point

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Mount cradle including built-in level tool

Drop ceiling mount kit

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