Pre-install Preparation
You should complete the following steps before going on-site to perform an installation.
Configure your Dashboard Network
The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add an MX to your network. For detailed instructions about creating, configuring and managing
Meraki networks, refer to the online documentation (
1. Login to
. If this is your first time, create a new account.
2. Find the network to which you plan to add your MX or create a new network.
3. Add your MX to your network. You will need your Meraki order number (found on your invoice) or the serial
number of each MX, which looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx, and is found on 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 MX on the map by clicking and dragging it to the location where
you plan to mount it.
Check and Set Firmware
To ensure your MX performs optimally immediately following installation, it is recommended that you facilitate a firmware upgrade prior to mounting your MX.
1. Attach your MX to power and a wired Internet connection.
2. The MX will turn on and the power LED will glow solid orange.
3. If the unit requires an upgrade, the power LED will begin blinking white until the upgrade is complete, at which
point the LED will turn solid white. You should allow at least a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete,
depending on the speed of your internet connection.
Check and Configure Upstream Firewall Settings
If an upstream firewall is already in place, it must allow outgoing connections on particular ports to particular IP addresses. The most current list of outbound
ports and IP addresses for your particular organization can be found
on the firewall configuration page in your dashboard
Installation Instructions
Mounting Recommendations
You can mount the appliance on a drywall surface, either vertically or horizontally. The distance between the holes you drill should be 5-1/8 inches (13 cm). The
fan grills for the MX75 are located at the bottom of the chassis.
Note: Please make sure there are no blockages or obstructions within one inch of the top of the chassis or within 0.5 inches of the sides so that
nothing interferes with cooling.
7
