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Meraki MR58 Hardware Setup Manual

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Hardware Setup Guide

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  • Page 1 Meraki MR Hardware Setup Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents · System Overview · Understanding the MR58 · Pre-Site Preparation · On-Site Instructions · Troubleshooting...

  • Page 4: System Overview

    The MR58 Access Point is the core of the system. It contains three 802.11n radios integrated into a ruggedized, weatherproof enclosure. This MR58 package contains the following: 2 Cable glands Grounding strap MR58 access point Mounting System The MR58 mounting system (included) allows you to attach the MR58 to walls, ceilings and poles.
  • Page 5 Meraki offers a number of different antennas for use with the MR58. Alternately, you may purchase 3rd party antennas for use with the MR58. Make sure they have N-type connectors...

  • Page 6: Understanding The Mr58

    Understanding the MR58 Your Meraki MR58 has the following features: LED indicators Accessory antenna attachment holes Mount attachment holes Accessory antenna attachment holes...
  • Page 7 Understanding the LED Indicators Your MR58 is equipped with a series of LED lights on the front of the unit to convey information about system functionality and performance. Signal Strength One Light: Fair Four Lights: Strongest Moving Lights: Searching for signal Flashing Lights: Error state.

  • Page 8: Understanding The Ports

    5GHz radios for mesh or client communication. Each radio has two external N-type connectors. is a 2.4GHz radio primarily used for client communication. However, it can also communicate with Meraki 2.4Ghz access points. This radio has two external N-type connectors.

  • Page 9: Pre-Site Preparation

    Network cables with RJ45 connectors long enough for your particular mounting location Connection to the internet (if you are setting up your MR58 as a gateway to the internet) Appropriately sized metal straps (if mounting to a pole larger than 3.0”...

  • Page 10: On-Site Instructions

    Configure Your Network in Dashboard We recommend that you add your MR58 to a network in Dashboard before mounting it in the field. 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 nodes.

  • Page 11: Mount The Mr

    Articulating bracket Mount base Pole mount V-bar M8 x 110 M8 nut Wood screws and anchors M5 x 12 screws and washers screws and washers 1. Attach the articulating bracket to back of the MR58 using M5 screws and washers.
  • Page 12 2. Attach mount base to mounting structure (pole, wall or ceiling). Before tightening fasteners, make sure that the MR58 will be pointing in the correct direction after mounting. Mounting for poles less than 1.5” (35mm) Attach mount base and V-bar to pole as shown using M8 bolts and washer.
  • Page 13 Mounting for poles larger that 3” (80mm) Attach mount base to pole using appropriately-sized metal straps (not included). Mounting on walls Using appropriate wall anchors and screws for the surface you are mounting to (if mounting to wood, stucco or stone, use anchors and screws included with mount), attach the mount base to your mounting wall.
  • Page 14 Remaining mounting steps are illustrated assuming the MR58 is mounted to a pole between 1.5 - 3” in diameter; however, instructions are the same regardless of what the access point is mounted to. 3. Attach the articulating bracket to the mount base using a M8x110 bolt, nut and washers.
  • Page 15 Attach Antennas Remove protective plastic covers from all six N-type RF connectors. Attach appropriate antennas (and protective boots if included).
  • Page 16 Power the MR58 Assemble the Power Adapter and PoE Injector. 1. Plug the Meraki AC/DC adapter into wall power in a weather protected location. The AC/DC adapter is NOT weather resistant and must be protected from moisture. 2. Plug the barrel plug of the AC/DC adapter into the Power over Ethernet Injector.
  • Page 17 Attach Power over Ethernet to MR58 1. Remove the dust cover from the PoE+Eth0 port of the MR58. Unscrew it with a coin or flathead screwdriver. 2. Route the Ethernet cable from the PoE Injector “Out” port to the MR58.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    4. Plug the Ethernet cable into the PoE+Eth0 port of the Meraki MR58. a. Connect the cable to the port on the MR58. 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.
  • Page 19 · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Meraki, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. EU – EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This equipment is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
  • Page 20 © Meraki, Inc. 2009 280-09100-A...