Cisco MERAKI MR44-HW User manual

Meraki MR44-HW

Hardware Installation Guide
Trademarks
Meraki, Meraki MR44-HW, Meraki Cloud Controller, and Meraki Mesh are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Cisco Systems reserves the right to make
changes to the products described in this document without notice. Cisco Systems does not assume any liability that may occur
due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Warranty
Meraki, Inc. provides a lifetime warranty on this product. Warranty details may be found at www.meraki.com/legal.

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Table of Contents
1Scope of Document and Related Publications 4
2MR44-HW Overview 5 2.1 Package Contents 5
2.2Understanding the MR44-HW 5
2.3Security Features 7
2.4Ethernet Ports 7
2.5Power Source Options 7 2.6 Factory Reset Button 7
2.7 LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode 7
3Pre-Install Preparation 8
3.1 Configure Your Network in Dashboard 8
3.2 Check and Upgrade Firmware 8
3.3 Check and Configure Firewall Settings 8
3.4 Assigning IP Addresses to MR44-HWs 9
3.4.1 Dynamic Assignment 9
3.4.2 Static Assignment 9
3.4.3 Static IP
Assignment via DHCP Reservations 9
3.5 Collect Tools 10
3.6 Collect Additional Hardware for Installation 10
4Installation Instructions 11
4.1 Choose Your Mounting Location 11
4.2 Install the MR44-HW 11
4.2.1 Attach the Mount Plate 11
4.2.1.1 Wall or Solid
Ceiling Mount Using Mount Plate 13
4.2.1.2 Drop Ceiling
Mount Using Mount Plate 14
4.2.1.3 Electrical Junction Box Mount Using Mount Plate 18
4.2.2 Power the MR44-HW 20
4.2.2.1 Powering the MR44-HW with Meraki AC Adapter 21
4.2.2.2 Powering the MR44-HW with Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector21
4.2.2.3 Powering the MR44-HW with an 802.3at Power over Ethernet Switch 22
4.2.3 Mount the MR44-HW 22
4.2.3.1 Assemble Security Hasp to the MR44-HW 22 4.2.3.2 Assemble MR44-HW to the Mount Plate 23
4.2.3.3 Desk or Shelf Mount 25
4.3 Secure the MR44-HW 26
4.3.1 Security Screw 26
4.3.2 Kensington Lock 26
4.4 Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage 27
5Troubleshooting 27

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1Scope of Document and Related Publications
The MR44-HW Hardware Installation Guide describes the installation procedure for the MR44-HW indoor access
point. Additional reference documents are available online at www.meraki.com/library/product.

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2MR44-HW Overview
The Meraki MR44-HW is an enterprise-class, dual-concurrent 4x4 MIMO 802.11ax indoor access point designed
for high-density deployments in offices, schools, hospitals and hotels. When connected to the Meraki Cloud
Controller, the MR44-HW enables the creation of ultra-high speed, reliable indoor wireless networks quickly,
easily and cost- effectively.
2.1 Package Contents
The MR44-HW package contains the following:
MR44-HW access point
Mounting plate
Drop ceiling mounting kit
Wall screws
Security screws
Mounting Template
2.2 Understanding the MR44-HW
MR44-HW Operation Temperature: 32 ° F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 ° C)
Your Meraki MR44-HW has the following features:
Kensington lock hard point
Mount plate attachment slots (2x)
Cable access bay
Desk mount feet (4x)
MR44-HW cable access bay
Factory Reset Button
Ethernet port Power supplied by PoE: 50-57Vdc 0.6A
AC Adapter plug (sold separately) Power supplied by adapter: 12Vdc, 2.5A
Your MR44-HW mount plate has the following features:
Access point mounting posts (2x)
Various mounting holes

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2.3 Security Features
The MR44-HW features multiple options for physically securing the access point after installation:
1. Security screw –The accessory kit includes screws that can be used to secure the access point to
the mount plate. Engaging the security screw prevents accidental dislodging and theft.
2. Kensington lock –The access point contains a hard point that allows it to be secured to any nearby
permanent structure using a standard Kensington lock.
2.4 Ethernet Ports
The MR44-HW features an Ethernet RJ45 port that accepts 802.3af power (labeled “PoE”). This port should be used
for uplink to your WAN connection.
2.5 Power Source Options
The MR44-HW access point can be powered using either the Meraki AC Adapter or 802.3af PoE Injector (both sold
separately) or a third-party 802.3af PoE switch.
2.6 Factory Reset Button
If the button is pressed and held for at least five seconds and then released, the MR44-HW will reboot and be
restored to its original factory settings by deleting all configuration information stored on the unit.

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3Pre-Install Preparation
You should complete the following steps before going on-site to perform an installation.
3.1 Configure Your Network in Dashboard
The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add an MR44-HW to your network. For detailed
instructions about creating, configuring and managing Meraki wireless networks, refer to the Meraki Cloud
Controller Manual (meraki.com/library/product).
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 APs or create a new network.
3. Add your APs 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 AP, which looks like Qxxx-xxxxxxxx, and is found on the bottom
of the unit. You will also need your Enterprise Cloud Controller license key, which you should have received via
email from [e-mail].
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.
3.2 Check and Upgrade Firmware
To ensure your MR44-HW performs optimally immediately following installation, Meraki recommends that you
facilitate a firmware upgrade prior to mounting your MR44-HW.
1. Attach your MR44-HW to power and a wired Internet connection. See p. 19 of this Hardware Installation Guide for
details.
2. The MR44-HW will turn on and the Power LED will glow solid orange. If the unit does not require a firmware
upgrade, the Power LED will turn white within thirty seconds.
* If the unit requires an upgrade, the Power LED will begin blinking orange until the upgrade is complete,
at which point the Power LED will turn solid white. You should allow about an hour for the firmware
upgrade to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
3.3 Check and Configure Firewall Settings
If a firewall is in place, it must allow outgoing connections on particular ports to particular IP addresses. The most
current list of outbound ports and IP addresses can be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/y79une3
3.4 Assigning IP Addresses to MR44-HWs
All gateway MR44-HWs (MR44-HWs with Ethernet connections to 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 IP addresses.

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3.4.2 Static Assignment
Static IPs are assigned using the local web server on each AP. The following procedure describes how to set the static
IP:
1. Using a client machine (e.g. a laptop), connect to the AP either wirelessly (by associating to any SSID broadcast
by the AP) or over a wired connection.
If using a wired connection, connect the client machine to the MR44-HW either through a PoE switch or a Meraki
PoE Injector. If using a PoE switch, plug an Ethernet cable into the MR44-HW’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 Meraki PoE
Injector, connect the MR44-HW to the “PoE” port of the Injector, and the client machine to the “LAN” port.
2. 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.
3. Click on the “Static IP Configuration” tab. Log in. The default user name is “admin”. The default password is
the AP’s serial number, with hyphens included
4. Configure the static 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.
3.4.3 Static IP via DHCP Reservations
Instead of associating to each Meraki AP individually to configure static IP addresses, an administrator can assign static
IP addresses on the upstream DHCP server. Through “DHCP reservations”, IP addresses are “reserved” for the MAC
addresses of the Meraki APs. Please consult the documentation for the DHCP server to configure DHCP reservations.

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3.5 Collect Tools
You will need the following tools to perform an installation:
Phillips Hammer Drill with 1/4” screwdrive (6.3mm) bits
3.6 Collect Additional Hardware for Installation
or
802.3at PoE power source (either AC Adapter
PoE switch or Meraki 802.3at PoE Injector)
Network cables with RJ45 connectors long
enough for your particular mounting location

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4Installation Instructions
4.1 Choose Your Mounting Location
A good mounting location is important to getting the best performance out of your MR44-HW access 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 MR44-HW 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.com/library/product).
4.2 Install the MR44-HW
For most mounting scenarios, the MR44-HW mount plate provides a quick, simple, and flexible means of mounting
your device. The installation should be done in two steps. First, install the mount plate to your selected location.
Then, attach the MR44-HW to the mount plate.
!!! This equipment is only suitable for mounting at heights ≤ 2 m !!!
4.2.1 Attach the Mount Plate
The MR44-HW mount plate can be used to install your access point in a wide range of scenarios: wall or solid
ceiling, below a drop ceiling, on various electrical junction boxes, or above a drop ceiling (in the plenum).
The mount plate contains a variety of hole patterns that are customized for each installation scenario. The
mounting template (included inbox with mount plate) should be used to drill holes for wall mounts and also to
identify the correct hole patterns in the mount plate that should be used for each type of mount.
The following images also show the hole patterns that should be used for each type of mount:
4.2.1.1 Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount Using Mount Plate
Using included screws, attach the mount plate to your mounting wall or ceiling.

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It is recommended that the MR44-HW be mounted to a wall or solid ceiling using the mount plate for physical
security reasons.
If mounting your MR44-HW to a wall, skip to “Power the MR44-HW“ on P. 20
4.2.1.2 Drop Ceiling Mount Using Mount Plate
To mount your MR44-HW on a drop ceiling T-rail, use the included drop ceiling mounting accessory kit. The
accessory kit can be used to mount to most 9/16”, 15/16” or 1 ½” T-rails.
The kit contains:
Dropped ceiling
mounting clips
with set
screws
6-32x4 mm screws screws
6-32x7 mm
Only used for
recessed rail
mount
2 rubber spacers
Only used for
recessed rail
mount
(uncommon)
(uncommon)

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1. Attach the T-rail clips to the T-rail by rotating them and snapping them into place as shown. The black
foam pads should be compressed slightly after installation.
2. Using the dashed lines on the mount plate 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.

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4. Attach the mount plate to the T-rail clips using the mount plate holes (marked with a “T“).

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4.2.1.3 Electrical Junction Box Mount Using Mount Plate
The MR44-HW can be mounted to a 4” square cable junction box, a 3.5 or 4” round cable junction box, or
various U.S. and European outlet boxes (mounting screws are not included).
Using appropriate mounting hardware for your specific type of junction box, attach the mount
4.2.2 Power the MR44-HW
If mounting to an electrical junction box, feed the Ethernet cable through the cable access hole in the Mount
Plate.
If mounting to a wall or ceiling, the Ethernet cable will feed through the cable slot on bottom of the MR44HW.

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4.2.2.1 Powering the MR44-HW with the Meraki AC Adapter (sold separately)
1. Plug the power cord into the MR44-HW and the other end into a wall outlet.
2. Plug an Ethernet cable that is connected to an active Ethernet connection into the Eth0 port on the MR44-HW.
4.2.2.2 Powering the M410-HW with the Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (sold separately)
1. Plug the power cord into the PoE Injector and the other end into wall power.
2. Plug an Ethernet cable that is connected to an active Ethernet connection into the “IN“ port on the injector.
3. Route Ethernet cable from the “OUT“ port on the injector to the Eth0 port in the cable bay of the MR44-HW.
4.2.2.3 Powering the MR44-HW with an 802.3at Power over Ethernet Switch
Route Ethernet cable from a port on an active 802.3at PoE switch to the Eth0 port in the bay of the MR44-HW.
The MR44-HW is Gigabit Ethernet-capable. To maximize device performance, a
Gigabitcapable switch should be used.

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4.2.3 Mount the MR44-HW

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4.2.3.2 Assemble MR44-HW to the Mount Plate
(This section applies to wall and/or solid ceiling, drop ceiling or electrical junction box mount where
you have already installed the mount plate.)
Insert the top latch on the mount plate into the top mount plate attachment slots on the back of the device. Rotate the
bottom of the unit into the bottom mount plate attachment slot. The unit will click into place.
4.2.3.3 Desk or Shelf Mount
The MR44-HW can be placed on a desk or shelf resting on the non-scratch rubber feet. The mount plate is not
necessary for a desk or shelf mounting.

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4.3 Secure the MR44-HW
Depending on your mounting environment, you may want to secure the MR44-HW to its mount location. Your MR44-HW
can be secured in several ways. If the MR44-HW has been installed using the mount plate, it can be secured via security
screw (Torx and Philips head security screws are included; choose one), and/or Kensington lock. If the mount plate was
not used, the MR44-HW can still be secured using a Kensington lock.
4.3.1 Security Screw
Install the security screw in the lower mount plate tab.
4.3.2 Kensington Lock
Attach a Kensington lock cable to the access point at the hard point on the side of the device.
Attach the other end of the cable to a secure location, such as a pipe or building fixture.

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4.4 Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage
1. Check LEDs
The LED should be solid white. If it is flashing orange, the firmware is automatically upgrading and the
LED should turn green when the upgrade is completed (normally in under thirty minutes).
Note: Your MR44-HW must have an active route to the Internet to check and upgrade its firmware.
2. Verify access point connectivity
Use any 802.11 client device to connect to the MR44-HW and verify proper connectivity using the client’s web
browser.
3. Check network coverage
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.
5Troubleshooting
Reference the Meraki knowledge base at http://meraki.com/support/knowledge_base for additional information and
troubleshooting tips.
6Regulatory
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This de-vice may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee 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 the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications no expressly approved by Meraki could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 23 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the USA is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.