3
Pre-Install Preparation
You should complete the following steps before going on-site to perform an
installation.
3.1
Configure Your Network in Dashboard
Meraki recommends that you add your MR74 to a network in Dashboard
before mounting it in the field. The following is a brief overview only of the
steps required to add an MR74 to your network. For detailed instructions
about creating, configuring and managing Meraki wireless networks, refer
to the Meraki Cloud Controller Manual
(cisco.meraki.com/support/#documentation).
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 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 plan to mount it.
You can always modify the location later.
3.2
Check and Upgrade Firmware
To ensure your MR74 performs optimally immediately following
installation, Meraki recommends that you facilitate a firmware upgrade
prior to mounting your MR74.
1.
Attach your MR74 to power and a wired Internet connection.
2.
The MR74 will turn on and the LED will glow solid orange. If the unit
does not require a firmware upgrade, the LED will turn solid white
