Cisco Meraki MR53E Installation Manual page 17

To release the AP from the mount cradle, first remove the security screw that secures the AP to the cradle's bottom tab.
While holding the AP with one hand, press the cradle's bottom tab upwards, releasing the AP from the bottom of the
cradle. Then remove the AP from the cradle's top tab.
Desk or Shelf Mount
The MR53E can be placed on a desk or shelf resting on the non-scratch rubber feet. The mount cradle is not necessary
for a desk or shelf installation.
Attach Antenna
The MR53E is certified for use with the following Meraki indoor antennas:
1. MA-ANT-3-A1/6 (1/6 stands for the quantity of the antennas)
2. MA-ANT-3-B1/6 (1/6 stands for the quantity of the antennas)
3. MA-ANT-3-C6 (6 stands for the number of ports for the antennas)
4. MA-ANT-3-D6 (6 stands for the number of ports for the antennas)
5. MA-ANT-3-E6 (6 stands for the number of ports for the antennas)
6. MA-ANT-3-F6 (6 stands for the number of ports for the antennas)
These antennas come with RP-TNC connectors compatible with the MR53E.
Connecting MA-ANT-3-A/B series antennas
The MA-ANT-3-A/B series antennas are dipole omnidirectional antennas that may be connected to any of the
antenna connectors on the MR53E, order is not important.
Connecting MA-ANT-3-C/D/E/F series antennas
The MA-ANT-3-C/D/E/F antennas will come with six antenna cables with RP-TNC connectors that connect into
the six antenna ports on top of the access point. Five antenna cables have a white jacket just above the RP-TNC
connector and should connect into the four 2.4/5 GHz antenna ports and one Scanning antenna port. One of the
antenna cables will have a grey jacket above the RP-TNC connector and should connect into the IoT antenna
port.
C/D/E/F series antennas will be automatically detected by the AP. Once an antenna is detected by the
AP it cannot be changed in dashboard until the antenna is removed and AP is rebooted.
It is important to ensure that all six antenna ports on the MR53E are connected to their respective antenna cables for
maximum performance and functionality.
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