• Using a client machine (e.g., a laptop), connect to the AP wirelessly (by associating to any SSID broadcast by the
AP) or over a wired connection.
• If using a wired connection, connect the client machine to the AP either through a PoE switch or a PoE Injector. If
using a PoE switch, plug an Ethernet cable into the AP’s Ethernet jack, and the other end into a PoE switch. Then
connect the client machine over Ethernet cable to the PoE switch. If using a PoE Injector, connect the AP to the
“PoE” port of the Injector, and the client machine to the “LAN” port.
• Using a web browser on the client machine, access the AP’s built-in web server by browsing
to
. Alternatively, browse to
• Click on the “Uplink Configuration” tab. Log in. The default login is the serial number (e.g. Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx), with no
password (e.g., Q2DD-551C-ZYW3).
• Configure the static IP address, net mask, gateway IP address and DNS servers that this AP will use on its wired
connection.
• If necessary, reconnect the AP to the LAN.
Static IP via DHCP Reservations
• Instead of associating to each Meraki AP individually to configure static IP addresses, an administrator can assign
static IP addresses on the upstream DHCP server. Through “DHCP reservations,” IP addresses are “reserved” for
the MAC addresses of the Meraki APs. Please consult the documentation for the DHCP server to configure DHCP
reservations.
Collect Tools
You will need the following tools to perform an installation:
Collect Additional Hardware for Installation
You will need the following hardware to perform an installation:
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