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MR72 Installation Guide

The Cisco Meraki MR72 is a dual-band enterprise class 802.11ac cloud-managed access point. Designed for high
capacity and high density, the MR72 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.

The Meraki MR72 has an operating temperature of -40o to 60o C.

Package Contents

The MR72 package contains the following:

• MR72 Cloud-Managed Access Point

• Mount cradle

• Wall screws

• Wall screw anchors

• Grounding screws

• Mounting straps

Understanding the MR72

Your Meraki MR72 has the following features:

LED indicator

Your MR72 is equipped with a multi-color LED light on the bottom edge of the unit to convey information about system
functionality and performance:

• Orange - AP is booting (permanent Orange suggests hardware issue)

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Summary of Contents for MERAKI MR72

Page 1: ...g the airwaves The Meraki MR72 has an operating temperature of 40o to 60o C Package Contents The MR72 package contains the following MR72 Cloud Managed Access Point Mount cradle Wall screws Wall screw anchors Grounding screws Mounting straps Understanding the MR72 Your Meraki MR72 has the following features LED indicator Your MR72 is equipped with a multi color LED light on the bottom edge of the ...

Page 2: ... 4x 2x N Type antenna ports are located at the top of the MR72 and 2x are located at the bottom of the MR72 The pairs of antenna ports each correspond to the 2 client serving radios The spectrum that each pair serves is printed on the shell of the MR72 Mount plate attachment slots 4x The mounting slots located on the rear shell of the MR72 marry to the 4 mounting posts on the mounting plate secure...

Page 3: ...ure installation of the mounting plate to a surface such as a wall Vertical orientation mounting strap slots 2x The vertical orientation mounting strap slots located in the middle of the mounting plate secure the mounting plate to a vertical pole using the included mounting straps Horizontal orientation mounting strap slots 2x The horizontal orientation mounting strap slots located in the middle o...

Page 4: ...n the bottom of the unit You will also need your Enterprise license key which you should have received via email 4 Go to the map floor plan view and place each 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 MR72 performs optimally immediately following installation it is recommended that you facilitate a firmware upgrade...

Page 5: ... 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 MR72 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...

Page 6: ...ss point Keep the following in mind 1 The device should have unobstructed line of sight to most coverage areas For example if installing in an office filled with 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 MR72 should have line o...

Page 7: ...r Solid Ceiling Mount Using mount cradle Using included wall anchors and screws attach the mount plate to your mounting wall or ceiling It is recommended that the MR72 be mounted to a wall or solid ceiling using the mount plate for physical security reasons Pole Mount Using Mount Plate Use the included mounting straps to mount the AP to a pole less than 3 9 in diameter Thread the mounting straps t...

Page 8: ...the access point into the attachment slots on the mount plate Aim Antennas If you are using directional antennas aim them appropriately to ensure optimal performance for your specific network topography Omnidirectional antennas perform best in a mesh network when oriented vertically 8 ...

Page 9: ...aded hole of the port Use an adjustable wrench to make sure the gland body is fully seated in the hole c Insert the split ring gasket into the gland body d Screw the cap tightly onto the gland You may need a wrench to fully tighten the cap but take care not to damage the cable in the process Powering the MR72 with the Meraki 802 3at Power over Ethernet Injector sold separately 1 Plug the power cor...

Page 10: ...vity a Use any 802 11 client device to connect to the MR72 and verify proper connectivity using the client s web browser 3 Check network coverage 4 Confirm that you have good signal strength throughout your coverage area You can use the signal strength meter on a laptop smart phone or other wireless device Troubleshooting Reference the MR Product Page for additional information and troubleshooting ...

Page 11: ...wireless LAN product is operating within the boundaries of the owner s property its use requires a general authorization Questo prodotto è conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta il Piano Nazionale di ripartizione delle frequenze in Italia Se non viene installato all interno del proprio fondo l utilizzo di prodotti Wireless LAN richiede una Autorizzazione Generale Latvia...

Page 12: ...ust direktiivi 1999 5 EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele English Hereby Cisco Systems Inc declares that this wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Español Spanish Por medio de la presente Cisco Systems Inc declara que el wireless device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras dispo...

Page 13: ...atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederland Dutch Hierbij verklaart Cisco Systems Inc dat het toestel wireless device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk Cisco Systems Inc jiddikjara li dan wireless device jikkonforma mal ħtigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn rel...

Page 14: ...isco Systems Inc izjavlja da je ta wireless device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolocili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak Cisco Systems Inc týmto vyhlasuje že wireless device splna základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish Cisco Systems Inc vakuuttaa täten että wireless device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleelli...

Page 15: ...e that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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...

Page 16: ...This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable ...

Page 17: ...conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps Australia Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Australian radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be in...

Page 18: ...4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 Administrative Rules for Low Power Radio Frequency Devices Article 12 For those low power radio frequency devices that have already frequency devices that have already received a type approval companies business units or users should not change its frequencies increase its ...

Page 19: ...r Radio Frequency Devices Technical Specifications 4 7 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure 4 7 6 The U NII devices shall accept any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere with the legal communications If interference is caused the user must stop operating the device immediately and must not re operate it until the harmful interference is clear 4 7 7 Manufacturers...

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