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Meraki MR74 

 

Hardware Installation Guide 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 

Trademarks 

Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Meraki, Meraki MR74, and Meraki Cloud Controller 

Summary of Contents for MR74

Page 1: ...Meraki MR74 Hardware Installation Guide Trademarks Cisco Cisco Meraki Meraki Meraki MR74 and Meraki Cloud Controller ...

Page 2: ...details may be found at www meraki cisco com support Table of Contents 1 Scope of Document and Related Publications 2 MR74 Overview 3 Pre Install Preparation 4 Installation Instructions 5 Troubleshooting 6 Regulatory 1 Scope of Document and Related Publications The MR74 Hardware Installation Guide describes the installation procedure for the MR74 access point Additional reference documents are ava...

Page 3: ...an operating temperature of 40o to 60o C 2 1 Package Contents The MR74 package contains the following MR74 access point Wall screws anchors Mounting plate Cable gland Mounting straps 2 2 Antennas and Ports The Meraki MR74 has two radios Each radio has two external antenna connectors both connectors for a particular radio should be attached to the same type of antenna The 5 GHz radio is used for me...

Page 4: ...sing either an 802 3af capable PoE switch or the Meraki 802 3af PoE injector sold separately 2 4 LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode Your MR74 uses a single LED to inform the user of the device s status Function LED Status Meaning Power Up Boot Solid Orange Power is applied Connecting Rainbow Device in process of connecting to the Meraki Dashboard Connected Solid White Fully operational Upgrading Fla...

Page 5: ... add your nodes or create a new network 3 Add your nodes to your network You will need your Meraki order number found on your invoice if you ordered directly from Meraki or the serial number of each node which looks like Qxxx xxxx xxxx and is found on the bottom of the unit 4 Finally go to the map floor plan view and place each node on the map by clicking and dragging it to the location where you ...

Page 6: ...the LAN must be assigned routable IP addresses These IP addresses can be dynamically assigned via DHCP or statically assigned 3 4 1 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 I...

Page 7: ...ic IP address net mask gateway IP address and DNS servers that this AP will use on its wired connection 5 If necessary reconnect the AP to the LAN 3 5 Collect Tools You will need the following tools to perform an installation Flat head screwdriver Drill with appropriate bits for mounting wall anchors if mounting to a wall Phillips screwdriver Tin snips if mounting with hose clamps Power screwdrive...

Page 8: ...th workspaces divided by mid height cubicle walls installing on the 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 MR74 should have line of sight to at least two other Meraki devices For more detailed instructions regarding access point location selection reference the Meraki Network Design Gui...

Page 9: ... access point 4 2 2 Attach the Mount Plate The MR74 mount plate can be used to install your access point in a wide range of scenarios 4 2 2 1 Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount Using Mount Plate Using included wall anchors and screws attach the mount plate to your mounting wall or ceiling It is recommended that the MR74 be mounted to a wall or solid ceiling using the mount plate for physical security rea...

Page 10: ...rnet cable from the OUT port on the injector to the Ethernet port in the bay of the MR74 For more details see Meraki 802 3at Power Over Ethernet Injector datasheet 4 2 3 4 Powering the MR74 with an 802 3at Power over Ethernet Switch Route Ethernet cable from a port on an active 802 3at PoE switch to the Ethernet port in the bay of the MR74 The MR74 is Gigabit Ethernet capable To maximize device pe...

Page 11: ...d is certified only for installation by trained personnel only The suitability of the mounting surface to hold the weight of the equipment shall be evaluated in the installation instructions The equipment is intended for use in dry locations To protect the equipment in an outdoor location a Ensure the conductive part of the equipment is connected to protective earth to carry potential fault curren...

Page 12: ...irements for installation and operation of outdoor systems must be addressed Operation in the 5600 5650 MHz band is not authorized for 5 GHz WLAN systems whether operating indoors or outdoors This does not pose a problem for Cisco WLAN since this band is not accessible for Cisco products Use of indoor only equipment outdoors can lead to FCC enforcement action such as fines or requirements to disab...

Page 13: ...e antennas used are approved for use with Cisco WLAN systems Installers or operators using non approved antennas or making any unauthorized changes may be subject to enforcement action g Operation in the 5150 5250MHz is restricted to indoor use only Installers and operators shall consult the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association WISPA database to determine if they are within 35 km of the...

Page 14: ...lacement d installation En usage normal afin de respecter les exigences reglementaires concernant l exposition aux radiofrequences ce produit doit etre installe de facon a respecter une distance de 36 cm entre l antenne emettrice et les personnes 3 Antenn externe Utiliser uniiquement les antennes approuvees par le fabricant L utilisation d autres antennes peut conduire a un niveau de rayonnement e...

Page 15: ... to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or a...

Page 16: ...n location The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept at least 43cm away from nearby persons while in normal operating conditions to meet regulatory RF exposure requirements 3 External antennas Use only the antennas that have been approved by the applicant Unapproved antenna s may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power that may lead t...

Page 17: ... rayonnement essentiel ou non essentiel depassant les niveaux limites definis par IC ce qui est interdit 4 Procedure d installation Consulter le manuel d utilisation 5 Avertissement Choisir avec soin la position d installation et s assurer que la puissance de sortie ne depasse pas les limites en vigueur La violation de cette regle peut conduire a de serieuses penalites federales Industry Canada St...

Page 18: ...850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices Avertissement i les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150 5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux ii De plus les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que ...

Page 19: ...rps 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機 非經許可 公司 商號 或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率 加大功率或變更原設計之特 性及功能 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信 經發現有干擾現象時 應立即停用 並改善至無干擾時方得 繼續使用 前項合法通信 指依電信法規定作業之無線電通 信 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業 科學及醫療用 電波 輻射性電機設備之干擾 電磁波曝露量MPE標準值1mW cm2 本產品使用時建議應距離 人體 36 cm 警語內容 1 使用此產品時應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作 2 高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統 ...

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