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Digi 6300-CX Configuration

Digi 6300-CX Configuration

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  • Page 1 Configuration for Meraki MX Series 6300-CX...
  • Page 2 While its 4G LTE speeds are capable of operating as a primary WAN uplink, the 6300-CX can also be configured as a backup. This network redundancy solution delivers the ultimate flexibility to minimize expenses when it comes time for upgrading equipment to the latest wireless standards.
  • Page 3 IP address assigned to each device. Using the 6300-CX as a secondary connection assumes that a primary WAN Ethernet cable is plugged into the Internet-1 port on the Meraki device. Connect the 6300-CX’s backup Ethernet cable to port labeled Internet 2 and proceed to the configuration described herein.
  • Page 4 3. To determine the optimal location for the 6300-CX, please see the “Site Survey” section. 4. Refer to the section(s) for Remote or Direct Power Installations when ready to connect the 6300-CX to the permanent power supply unit.
  • Page 5 The adaptor consolidates the DC power and Ethernet connections so that both can be run to the 6300-CX via a single Ethernet cable. Distances of 300 ft have been tested on CAT6 and 250 ft on CAT5e. Note that cable conditions and the number of splices will impact actual distance.
  • Page 6 Step-by-Step Guidance: Direct Power Installation 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the 6300-CX to the security appliance using port Internet 1 (to use the cellular network as the primary connection) or port Internet 2 (to configure a failover). 2. Plug the 6300-CX power supply unit (PSU) into an AC power outlet.
  • Page 7 MX-Series Configur -Series Configura a tion with the Ac tion with the Acc c eler elera a t t ed 6300-C ed 6300-CX X Dual WAN Configur Dual WAN Configura a tion tion All Meraki MX Security Appliances support dual WAN connectivity right out of the box. To establish primary and...
  • Page 8 Please refer to the MX Quick Start guide for an in-depth walkthrough of how to manage your Meraki MX device. Step-by-Step Guidance: Dual WAN Configuration N N O O TE: TE: Verify the device’s MAC address, found on the bottom label of the MX series, to ensure the correct device is selected in the dashboard.
  • Page 9 From the Meraki dashboard, MX Security Appliances can be configured for customized WAN utilization, or “traffic shaping,” which allows network administrators to model the flow of data according to the needs and specifications of their enterprise environment. The uplink c uplink configur onfigura a tion tion sliders define the throughput for WAN 1 and WAN 2 to implement load distribution (or load...