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MR34 Installation Guide

The Cisco Meraki MR34 is a dual-band enterprise class 802.11ac cloud-managed access point. Designed for high
capacity and high density, the MR34 meets the needs of the most demanding environments, and also includes the first
ever cloud-managed third radio dedicated to optimizing the RF environment and securing the airwaves.

Package Contents

The MR34 package contains the following:

• MR34 Cloud-Managed Access Point

• Mount cradle including built-in level tool

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Summary of Contents for MERAKI MR34

Page 1: ...y and high density the MR34 meets the needs of the most demanding environments and also includes the first ever cloud managed third radio dedicated to optimizing the RF environment and securing the airwaves Package Contents The MR34 package contains the following MR34 Cloud Managed Access Point Mount cradle including built in level tool 1 ...

Page 2: ... Drop ceiling mount kit Wall screws wall screw anchors and security screws Spare hardware Understanding the MR34 Your Meraki MR34 has the following features 2 ...

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

Page 4: ...r uplink to your WAN connection Power Source Options The MR34 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 MR34 will reboot and be restored to its original factory settings by deleting all configuration information stor...

Page 5: ...ach AP on the map by clicking and dragging it to the location where you plan to mount it Check and Upgrade Firmware To ensure your MR34 performs optimally immediately following installation it is recommended that you facilitate a firmware upgrade prior to mounting your MR34 1 Attach your MR34 to power and a wired Internet connection See the Power the MR34 section for details 2 The MR34 will turn on...

Page 6: ...R34 to the PoE port of the Injector and the client machine to the LAN port 3 Using a web browser on the client machine access the AP s built in web server by browsing to http my meraki com Alternatively browse to http 10 128 128 128 4 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 5 Configure the static IP ad...

Page 7: ...a mesh deployment the MR34 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 Guide meraki cisco com library Install the MR34 For most mounting scenarios the MR34 mount cradle provides a quick simple and flexible means of mounting your device The installation should be done in tw...

Page 8: ...unt 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 MR34 be mounted to a wall or solid ceiling using the mount cradle for physical security reasons Drop ceiling mount using mount cradle To mount your MR34 on a drop ceiling T rail use the included drop ceiling mounting accessory...

Page 9: ... place as 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 9 ...

Page 10: ...unction box Power the MR34 If mounting to 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 MR34 Powering the MR34 with the Meraki AC Adapter sold separately 1 Plug the power cord into the MR34 and the other end into a wall outlet 2 Plug an Ethernet cable that is connect...

Page 11: ...red by a 802 3af power source While in low power mode the MR34 will disable its Air Marshal radio as well as two out of three transmit streams on the 2 4 Ghz band Despite being in low power mode the device can still supply full 802 11ac capabilities For more information on low power mode please see the following article for more details https documentation meraki com MR Monitoring_and_Reporting MR...

Page 12: ...e MR34 to guide the MR34 s bottom slot into the cradle s bottom tab until it clicks into place Once in place the MR34 should be secured to the cradle by using one of the included screws in the cradle s bottom tab 12 ...

Page 13: ...n be placed on a desk or shelf resting on the non scratch rubber feet The mount cradle is not necessary for a desk or shelf installation Secure the MR34 Depending on your mounting environment you may want to secure the MR34 to its mount location Your MR34 can be secured in several ways If the MR34 has been installed using the mount cradle it should be secured via security screw Torx security screw...

Page 14: ...ng and the LED should turn green when the upgrade is completed normally within a few minutes See the LED Indicators section for more details b Note Your MR34 must have an active route to the Internet to check and upgrade its firmware 2 Verify access point connectivity a Use any 802 11 client device to connect to the MR34 and verify proper connectivity using the client s web browser 3 Check network ...

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