Installation Instructions - Cisco MERAKI MR72 Installation Manual

Collect Additional Hardware for Installation
You will need the following tools to perform an installation:
• Network cables with RJ45 connectors long enough for your particular mounting location
• 802.3af or 802.3at PoE power source (either PoE switch or Meraki PoE Injector)
• Connection to the internet (if you are setting up your MR72 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 MR72 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 MR72 should have line of sight to at least two other Meraki devices.
4. The antennas should be as unobstructed as possible. Make sure that there is clearance around the MR72 for
installation of all of your chosen antennas.
Install the MR72
For most mounting scenarios, the MR72 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 MR72 to the mount cradle.
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