Installation Instructions; Choose Your Mounting Location - Cisco MERAKI MR66 Installation Manual

• Network cables with RJ45 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
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.
Mesh Deployment Guide.
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