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MR36 Installation Guide

The Cisco Meraki MR36 are dual-band enterprise class 802.11ax cloud-managed access points. Designed for highest capacity and highest density, the
MR36 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 MR36 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

MR36

Interfaces

• 1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)

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

Power

• Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.af compatible)

• Alternative: 12 V DC input

• Power consumption: 15W max (802.3af)

• 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) (10 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 4.7 mm

head)

• Kensington lock hard point

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Summary of Contents for Meraki MR36

Page 1: ...d limited troubleshooting procedures For more wireless installation guides refer to the wireless installation guides section on our documentation website Product Overview Physical Specifications MR36 Interfaces 1x 10 100 1000 BASE T Ethernet RJ45 1x DC power connector 5 5 mm x 2 5 mm center positive Power Power over Ethernet 37 57 V 802 af compatible Alternative 12 V DC input Power consumption 15W...

Page 2: ... Concealed mount plate with anti tamper cable bay Product View and Physical Features Your MR36 has the following features 2 ...

Page 3: ...The mount cradle has the following features 3 ...

Page 4: ... 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 MR36 features a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port that accepts 802 3af power labeled Eth0 PoE This port should be used for uplink to your WAN con...

Page 5: ...ont 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 MR36 access point may be operated in Run Dark mode for additional securi...

Page 6: ...Mount cradle including built in level tool Drop ceiling mount kit 6 ...

Page 7: ...any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents Read the wall mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system This product relies on the building s ins...

Page 8: ...ate a firmware upgrade prior to mounting your AP 1 Attach your AP to power and a wired Internet connection See the Power the Ap section for details 2 The AP 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 be...

Page 9: ... web server by browsing to http my meraki com Alternatively browse to http 10 128 128 128 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...

Page 10: ...e ceiling or high on a wall would be ideal 2 Power over Ethernet supports a maximum cable length of 300 ft 100 m 3 If being used in a mesh deployment the AP should have line of sight to at least two other Meraki devices A Cisco Partner can help ensure that your AP placement is ideal Install the AP For most mounting scenarios the access point mount cradle provides a quick simple and flexible means o...

Page 11: ... The included mount cradle template shows the hole patterns that should be used for each type of mount Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount Using Mount Cradle Using included wall anchors and screws attach the mount cradle to your mounting wall or ceiling It is recommended that the AP be mounted to a wall or solid ceiling using the mount cradle for physical security reasons Drop Ceiling Mount using Mount Cr...

Page 12: ...shown The black foam pads should be compressed slightly after installation 2 Using the dashed lines on the mount cradle template as a guide set the proper spacing of the T rail clips on the T rail 3 Tighten the set screws on the T rail clips to secure the clips using a 5 64 2 mm hex key 12 ...

Page 13: ...o an electrical junction box feed the Ethernet cable through the cable access hole in the mount cradle If mounting to a wall or ceiling the Ethernet cable will feed from behind the AP The Power Source Options section of this document lists the different powering options and their unique characteristics Mount the AP Attach the MR36 AP to the Mount Cradle This section applies to wall and or solid ce...

Page 14: ...MR36 AP to guide the AP s bottom slot into the cradle s bottom tab until it clicks into place Once in place the MR36 AP should be secured to the cradle by using one of the included screws in the cradle s bottom tab 14 ...

Page 15: ...le was not used the AP can still be secured using a Kensington lock 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 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...

Page 16: ...P AP with disconnected LAN next to a working gateway AP 3 Connect the power adapter or PoE The radio and signal strength LEDs on the AP will turn solid green or blue once the access point boots up and detects the gateway 4 The access point is now a repeater and will check into Dashboard 5 On dashboard under monitor and access points you will see the connectivity bar for the specific Repeater AP re...

Page 17: ...at page Warranty MR Warranty coverage periods are as follows Indoor MR 36 AP Lifetime Applies to MR device and ethernet cables in box Note The above table is a general guideline for warranty terms and is not final Warranty terms are subject to printed warranty information on the relevant online Meraki data sheets If your Cisco Meraki device fails and the problem cannot be resolved by troubleshooti...

Page 18: ...tion or additional help is required contact Meraki Support by logging in to dashboard meraki com and opening a case by visiting the Get Help section For additional information on Meraki hardware and for other installation guides please refer to documentation meraki com communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation 18 ...

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