Cisco Meraki MR70 User manual

The Cisco Meraki MR70 is a dual-band
enterprise class 802.11ac cloud-managed
access point
Package Contents
The MR70 package contains the following:
• MR70 Cloud-Managed Access Point
• Mount cradle including built-in level tool

• Mount Kit
o Wall screws and wall screw anchors
Understanding the MR70
Your Meraki MR70 has the following features:

The mount cradle has the following features:
Ethernet Ports

The MR70 features a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port that accepts 802.3at and 802.3af power
(labeled “Eth0, PoE”). This port should be used for uplink to your WAN connection.
Power Source Options
The MR70 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 MR70
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 MR70 is equipped with a multi-color LED light on the front of the unit to convey
information about system functionality and performance:
• Orange - AP is booting (permanent Orange suggests hardware issue)
• Rainbow - AP is initializing/scanning
• Blinking Blue - AP is upgrading
• Green - AP in Gateway mode with no clients
• Blue - AP in Gateway mode with clients
• Blinking Orange - AP can't find uplink
The MR70 may be operated in “Run Dark” mode for additional security and to reduce the
visibility of the access point. In this mode, the LED 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.
Configure Your Network in Dashboard
The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add an MR70 to your
network. For detailed instructions about creating, configuring and managing Meraki
wireless networks, refer to the online documentation (documentation.meraki.com).
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 MR70 performs optimally immediately following installation, it is
recommended that you facilitate a firmware upgrade prior to mounting your MR70.
1. Attach your MR70 to power and a wired Internet connection. See the "Power the
MR70" section for details.
2. The MR70 will turn on and the LED will glow solid orange. If the unit does not
require a firmware upgrade, the LED will turn either green (no clients associated)
or blue (clients associated) within thirty seconds.
* If the unit requires an upgrade, the LED will begin blinking orange until the upgrade is
complete, at which point the LED will turn solid green or blue. 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 MR70s
All gateway MR70s (MR70s 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.
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 MR70 either
through a PoE switch or a PoE Injector. If using a PoE switch, plug an Ethernet
cable into the MR70’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 MR70 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 hardware to perform an installation:

Installation Instructions
Choose Your Mounting Location
A good mounting location is important to getting the best performance out of your MR70
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 MR70 should have line of sight to at least
two other Meraki devices. A Cisco Partner can help ensure that your AP
placement is ideal.
Install the MR70
For most mounting scenarios, the MR70 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 cradle to your selected location. Then, attach the MR70 to the
mount cradle
Mount the MR70
Attach the MR70 to the Mount Cradle
The MR70 attaches to the mount cradle with two tabs on the cradle that insert into the
MR70, and is secured to the cradle using one screw.

To attach the MR70 to the mount cradle properly, line up the top edge of the AP with the
top tab of the mount cradle. Since the cradle is already mounted to the wall, guide the
MR70 towards the top tab and insert the top tab into the MR70’s slot.
Then adjust the MR70 to guide the MR70’s bottom slot into the cradle’s bottom tab until it
clicks into place. Once in place, the MR70 should be secured to the cradle by using one
of the included screws in the cradle’s bottom tab.

To release the MR70 from the mount cradle, first remove the security screw that secures
the MR70 to the cradle’s bottom tab. While holding the MR70 with one hand, press the
cradle’s bottom tab upwards, releasing the MR70 from the bottom of the cradle. Then
remove the MR70 from the cradle’s top tab.
Power the MR70
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 MR70. The "Power Source Options" section of this document lists
the different powering options and their unique characteristics.
Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage
1. Check LEDs
a. The Power LED should be solid green (or blue, if clients are connected). If it
is flashing blue, the firmware is automatically upgrading 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 MR70 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 MR70 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 tips.
Regulatory
This equipment is for indoor use only and the PoE device is considered unlikely to
connect to an Ethernet network with outside plant routing, including campus
environments.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device 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 which the receiver is
connected.