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Cisco Meraki MR53E Installation Manual

Cisco Meraki MR53E Installation Manual

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MR53E Installation Guide
The Cisco Meraki MR53E is a dual-band enterprise class 802.11ac Wave 2 cloud-managed access point with support
for external antennas. Designed for highest capacity and highest density, the MR53E meets the need of the most
demanding environments. The access point also includes a third radio dedicated to optimizing the RF environment
and securing the airwaves along with a BLE radio for supporting IoT applications.
Package Contents
The MR53E packages contain the following:
• MR53E Cloud-Managed Access Point
• Mount cradle including built-in level tool
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  • Page 1 MR53E Installation Guide The Cisco Meraki MR53E is a dual-band enterprise class 802.11ac Wave 2 cloud-managed access point with support for external antennas. Designed for highest capacity and highest density, the MR53E meets the need of the most demanding environments. The access point also includes a third radio dedicated to optimizing the RF environment and securing the airwaves along with a BLE radio for supporting IoT applications.
  • Page 2 • Drop ceiling mount kit • Wall screws, wall screw anchors, and security screws • Spare hardware...
  • Page 3 Understanding the MR53E Your Meraki MR52 and MR53 both have the following features:...
  • Page 5 The mount cradle has the following features:...
  • Page 6 Security Features The MR53E both feature multiple options for physically securing the access point after installation: 1. Security screw – The accessory kit includes screws that can be used to secure the access point to the mount cradle. Engaging the security screw prevents accidental dislodging and theft. 2.
  • Page 7 The port labeled Scan is meant for client serving radios The port labeled IoT is meant for client serving radios Ethernet Ports The MR53E features 2 Ethernet ports: The labeled “PoE” accepts 802.3at and 802.3af power and should be used as the primary uplink to your LAN/WAN. The 2nd port may be used for LACP bonding with the PoE port...
  • Page 8 Despite being in low power mode, the device can still supply full 802.11ac capabilities. When using Cisco switches, an extra step may be required to configure the Cisco switch to use LLDP to communicate with the Meraki MR53E; see the following article for more details: https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/Other_Topics/Low_Power_Mode_on_Cisco_Switches...

  • Page 9: Pre-Install Preparation

    Pre-Install Preparation You should complete the following steps before going on-site to perform an installation. Configure Your Network in Dashboard The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add a MR53E to your network. For detailed instructions about creating, configuring and managing Meraki wireless networks, refer to the online documentation (documentation.meraki.com).
  • Page 10 Dynamic Assignment When using DHCP, the DHCP server should be configured to assign a static IP address for each MAC address belonging to a Meraki AP. Other features of the wireless network, such as 802.1X authentication, may rely on the property that the APs have static IP addresses.

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    Collect Additional Hardware for Installation You will need the following hardware to perform an installation: Installation Instructions...
  • Page 12 3. If being used in a mesh deployment, the antenna attached to the access point should have line of sight to at least two other Meraki access points. A Cisco Partner can help ensure that your AP placement is ideal.
  • Page 13 • 6-32x4 mm screws • 6-32x7 mm screws only used for recessed rail mount (uncommon) • 2 rubber spacers 1. Attach the T-rail clips to the T-rail by rotating them and snapping them into place as shown. The black foam pads should be compressed slightly after installation.
  • Page 14 2. Using the dashed lines on the mount cradle template as a guide, set the proper spacing of the T-rail clips on the T-rail. 3. Tighten the set screws on the T-rail clips to secure the clips using a 5/64”(2 mm) hex key.

  • Page 15: Mount The Ap

    4. Attach the mount cradle to the T-rail clips using the mount cradle holes (marked with a “T“). Tip: Pre-assemble rubber spacers and screws to the mount cradle. The mount cradle can then be held with one hand while the other hand holds a screwdriver. If mounting your access point to a dropped ceiling, skip to the "Power the AP"...
  • Page 16 The AP attaches to the mount cradle with two tabs on the cradle that insert into the AP, and is secured to the cradle using one screw. To attach the AP to the mount cradle properly, line up the top edge of the AP with the top tab of the mount cradle. Since the cradle is already mounted to the wall, guide the AP towards the top tab and insert the top tab into the AP’s slot.
  • 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.

  • Page 18: Secure The Ap

    Secure the AP Depending on your mounting environment, you may want to secure the AP to its mount location. The MR53E can be secured in several ways. If the AP has been installed using the mount cradle, it should be secured via security screw (Torx security screws are included) and/or Kensington lock.

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