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Meraki MG21 and MG21E Installation Guide This document describes how to install and set up the MG21 LTE gateway. Additional reference documents are available online at: www.meraki.com/library/products. MG21-HW Overview The Meraki MG21-HW (model: MG21-HW-NA, MG21E-HW-NA) is an enterprise LTE gateway designed for distributed deployments that require remote administration.
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The MG21-HW front panel Ports and Status Indicators The MG21-HW uses a single LED to inform the user of the device's status. Function LED Status Meaning Power Up/Boot Solid Orange Power is applied Connecting Rainbow Device in process of connecting to the Meraki Dashboard...
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The MG21-HW back panel Additional functions on the back panel are described below, from left to right. Internet ports Two ports provide connectivity to the WAN. Power input Designed for use only with the unit’s power supply. Antenna ports Two RP-SMA ports for dipole antennas (two antennas included)
Mounting hardware The supplied wall screws and anchors allow you to mount the appliance on a drywall surface, either vertically or horizontally. The distance between the holes you drill should be 93 mm. • For mounting on drywall, use a ¼-in drill bit, then insert the plastic and screw assemblies. •...
Outdoor Installation Hardware The installation for outdoor deployments of the MG21 and MG21E is the same procedure and uses the same mounting hardware as the indoor deployment. Power Powering the MG21 and MG21E in an outdoor deployment will require the use of the POE injector.
2. Using a browser on the client machine, access the appliance's built-in web service by browsing to http://setup.meraki.com. (You do not have to be connected to the Internet to reach this address) 3. Click Uplink configuration under the Local status tab.
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Party issuing Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Cisco Meraki 500 Terry A. Francois Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94158 compliance@meraki.com...
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This equipment requires professional installation. Industry Canada Statement The MG21-HW-NA, MG21E-HW-NA comply with license-exempt RSSs of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Antenna types: Dipole, Panel Antenna gain (in dBi):...
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Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non con trôlé.
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