Cisco MERAKI MR66 User manual

MR66 Installation Guide
The Meraki MR66 is an enterprise-class, 802.11n access point designed for rugged environments. When connected to
the Meraki Cloud Controller, the MR66 enables the creation of high-speed and reliable networks that cover large outdoor
and industrial areas quickly, easily, and cost-effectively.
Package Contents
The MR66 package contains the following:
• MR66 Cloud-Managed Access Point
• Mount cradle
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• Wall screws, wall screw anchors
• Mounting straps
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• Cable gland
Understanding the MR66
Your Meraki MR66 has the following features:
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The Vent
The vent allows pressure and humidity equalization between the interior and the environment. This prevents internal
condensation and maintains a water proof seal.
The Ground Post
The Ground Post provides an attachment point on the access point for the grounding strap (included). This post is
threaded to accept a M4 x 0.7mm bolt.
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The mount plate has the following features:
Antennas and Ports
The Meraki MR66 has two 802.11n radios (the MR62 has one radio). Each radio has two external antenna connectors;
both connectors for a particular radio should be attached to the same type of antenna. The 5 GHz radio is used for mesh
or client communication. The 2.4 GHz radio is primarily used for client communication. However, it can also
communicate with Meraki 2.4 GHz access points. Meraki offers a number of different antennas for use with the MR66.
Alternately, you may purchase 3rd party antennas for use with the MR66. Make sure they have N-type connectors and
support the proper frequency band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
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Power Source Options
The MR66 access point can be powered using either a third-party 802.3af PoE switch or the Meraki 802.3af PoE injector
(sold separately).
Factory Reset Button
If the button is pressed and held for at least five seconds and then released, the MR66 will reboot and be restored to its
original factory settings by deleting all configuration information stored on the unit.
LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode
Your MR66 is equipped with a series of LED lights on the front of the unit to convey information about system
functionality and performance.
The MR66 may be operated in “Run Dark” mode for additional security and to reduce the visibility of the access point. In
this mode, the LEDs will not be illuminated. This mode may be enabled through Meraki Dashboard.
Pre-Install Preparation
You should complete the following steps before going on-site to perform an installation.
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Configure Your Network in Dashboard
The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add an MR66 to your network. For detailed instructions
about creating, configuring and managing Meraki wireless networks, refer to the online documentation
(documentation.meraki.com/mr).
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) or the serial
number of each AP, 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 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 MR66 performs optimally immediately following installation, it is recommended that you facilitate a
firmware upgrade prior to mounting your MR66.
1. Attach your MR66 to power and a wired Internet connection. See the "Power the MR66" section for details.
2. The MR66 will turn on and the LED will glow solid orange. If the unit does not require a firmware upgrade, the LED
will turn green
* 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 green. 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 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 for your particular organization can be found here.
Assigning IP Addresses to MR66s
All gateway MR66s (MR66s with Ethernet connections to the LAN) must be assigned routable IP addresses. These IP
addresses can be dynamically assigned via DHCP or statically assigned.
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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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 wirelessly (by associating to any SSID broadcast by the
AP) or over a wired connection.
2. If using a wired connection, connect the client machine to the MR66 either through a PoE switch or a PoE Injector.
If using a PoE switch, plug an Ethernet cable into the MR66’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
MR66 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 address, net mask, gateway IP address and DNS servers that this AP will use on its wired
connection.
6. If necessary, reconnect the AP to the LAN.
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.
Collect Tools
You will need the following tools to perform an installation:
Collect Additional Hardware for Installation
You will need the following tools to perform an installation:
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• Network cables with R 45 connectors long enough for your particular mounting location
• 802.3af PoE power source (either PoE switch or Meraki 802.3af PoE Injector)
• Connection to the internet (if you are setting up your MR66 as a gateway to the internet)
• Appropriately sized metal straps (if mounting to a pole larger than 3.9” in diameter)
• Specialized mounting hardware if mounting to surface other than wood, stucco or stone
Installation Instructions
Choose Your Mounting Location
A good mounting location is important to getting the best performance out of your MR66 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 MR66 should have line of sight to at least two other Meraki devices. For
more detailed instructions regarding a mesh deployment, please refer to the Mesh Deployment Guide.
4. The antennas should be as unobstructed as possible. Make sure that there is clearance around the MR66 for
installation of all of your chosen antennas.
Install the MR66
For most mounting scenarios, the MR66 mount cradle 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 MR66 to the mount plate.
Remove the Mount Plate from the Access Point
Before installing the mount plate, you must remove it from the back of the access point.
1. Unscrew the mount plate attachment screw.
2. Lift the mount plate release tab upwards. .
3. While holding the mount plate release tab up, slide the mount plate off the access point in the direction shown
below.
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Attach the mount cradle
The MR66 mount plate can be used to install your access point in a wide range of scenarios.
Wall or 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 MR66 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
through the mounting strap slots to secure the mount plate in a horizontal or vertical orientation.
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Mount the MR66
Insert the posts on the back of the access point into the attachment slots on the mount plate.
Attach Antennas
Remove protective plastic covers from all four N-type RF connectors. Attach appropriate antennas (and protective boots
if included).
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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.
Powering the MR66 with the Meraki 802.3af 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 MR66.
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Powering the MR66 with an 802.3af Power over Ethernet Switch
Route Ethernet cable from a port on an active 802.3af PoE switch to the Eth0 port in the bay of the MR66. The MR66 is
Gigabit Ethernet-capable. To maximize device performance, a Gigabit-capable switch should be used.
Attach Power over Ethernet to the MR66
1. Remove the dust cover from the Ethernet port of the MR66. Unscrew it with a coin or flathead screwdriver.
2. Route the Ethernet cable from the PoE Injector “OUT” port to the MR66.
3. Install a Cable Gland on the MR66 end of the cable.
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4. Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Meraki MR66.
a. Connect the cable to the Ethernet port on the MR66.
b. Screw the gland body into the threaded 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.
Attach Grounding Strap
Connect one end of grounding strap to grounding post with included screw and washer. Securely attach the other end
nearby metal structure.
Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage
1. Check LEDs
The Radio Power LED should be solid green. 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). If the device is a
gateway, the Ethernet LED and the four Signal Strength LEDs should be green as well. If the device is a repeater
only, the Ethernet LED will not be illuminated and the number of green Signal Strength LEDs will show the signal
strength to the nearest Meraki device. See section 2.6 for further details about information conveyed by the LEDs.
Note: Your MR66 must have an active route to the Internet to check and upgrade its firmware.
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2. Verify access point connectivity
Use any 802.11 client device to connect to the MR66 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.
Troubleshooting
Reference the MR Product Page for additional information and troubleshooting tips.
Regulatory Information for MR66
U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice
Federal Communication Commission 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 try
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 not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• this device may not cause harmful interference, and
• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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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 20 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.
If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz frequency range, then it is restricted in indoor environment only.
Brazil Regulatory Wireless Notice
This equipment must be installed and configured by professional networking personnel only. Network clients or users
are not intended to install, configure, or operate the equipment directly.
Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• this device may not cause interference and
• this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential
requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
Radio: EN 300 328, EN 301 893
EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17
Safety: EN 60950-1
RF Exposure: EN 50385
Emissions: EN 55022, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Immunity: EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11
This device is a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member
states and EFTA countries with the following restrictions:
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In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use
the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network
services.
The device may not be used in the 5 GHz spectrum unless the 5.725 - 5.875 GHz has been disabled. This can be done
through the Meraki Dashboard.
Česky (Czech)
Meraki, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento wireless device je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými
ustanoveními směrnice.
Dansk (Danish)
Undertegnede Meraki, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr wireless device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch (German)
Hiermit erklärt Meraki, Inc., dass sich das Gerät wireless device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti (Estonian)
Käesolevaga kinnitab Meraki, Inc. seadme wireless device vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud
direktiivist tulenevatele.
English
Hereby, Meraki, 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 Meraki, Inc. declara que el wireless device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y
cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική (Greek)
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Meraki, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ wireless device ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ЕΚ.
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Français (French)
Par la présente Meraki, Inc. déclare que l’appareil wireless device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux
autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano (Italian)
Con la presente Meraki, Inc. dichiara che questo wireless device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski (Latvian)
Ar šo Meraki, Inc. deklarē, ka wireless device atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to
saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių (Lithuanian)
Šiuo Meraki, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis wireless device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos
nuostatas.
Nederland (Dutch)
Hierbij verklaart Meraki, 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, Meraki, Inc., jiddikjara li dan wireless device jikkonforma mal-ħtigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn
relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar (Hungarian)
Alulírott, Meraki, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a wireless devicce megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az
1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski (Polish)
Niniejszym Meraki, Inc. oświadcza, że wireless device jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostalymi
stosownymi
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Português (Portuguese)
Meraki, Inc. declara que este wireless device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko (Slovenian)
Meraki, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta wireless device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolocili direktive
1999/5/ES.
Slovensky (Slovak)
Meraki, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že wireless device splna základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice
1999/5/ES.
Suomi (Finnish)
Meraki, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että wireless device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska (Swedish)
Härmed intygar Meraki, Inc. att denna wireless device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och
övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår direktiv 1995/5/EG.
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