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Cisco MERAKI MV2 Installation Manual

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MV2 Installation Guide
Overview
The Cisco Meraki MV2, a member of the second generation MV smart camera family, is a flex camera that is exceptionally simple to deploy and configure due to
its compact yet flexible form-factor and integration into the Meraki dashboard. The MV family eliminates the complex and costly servers and video recorders
required by traditional solutions which removes the limitations typically placed on video surveillance deployments.
Box Contents
One camera gift box contains:
• 1x Camera-L hardware
• 1x Magnetic Screw Mount with ¼" tripod screw
• 2x M3.5 Screws with wall anchors
Powering MV2
The MV2 is the first Meraki camera to come with only a USB-C port. The camera must be used with one of the two following accessories:
Note: These are not included in the box. They must be ordered separately
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  • Page 1 Overview The Cisco Meraki MV2, a member of the second generation MV smart camera family, is a flex camera that is exceptionally simple to deploy and configure due to its compact yet flexible form-factor and integration into the Meraki dashboard. The MV family eliminates the complex and costly servers and video recorders required by traditional solutions which removes the limitations typically placed on video surveillance deployments.
  • Page 2 Ethernet to USB-C Dongle (Product Name: MA-PWR-ETH) One ethernet dongle lunch bag • 1x ethernet dongle • 1x 1m USB-C cable • 2x Rectangular VHB tape strips AC Power Adapter (Product Name: MA-PWR-USB-XX) 1x power adapter lunch bag • 1x power adapter •...
  • Page 3 DNS Configuration Each MV2 will generate a unique domain name to allow for secured direct streaming functionality. These domain names resolve an A record for the private IP address of the camera. Any public recursive DNS server will resolve this domain.
  • Page 4 On the Meraki Mobile App, select the camera to onboard. Tap configure wirelessly to onboard and follow the steps in the app...

  • Page 5: Assigning Ip Addresses

    Install Instructions MV2 has a wide range of options for indoor installs. These include wall/ceiling mounting as well as leaving it on top of a flat-surface such as a table or a rack. The camera out of the box comes with a protective lens cap. Do not remove this lens cover before installation is complete.

  • Page 6: Placement Guidelines

    Placement Guidelines There are three ways in which you can place your MV2. These include wall/ceiling mounting as well as leaving it on top of a flat-surface such as a table or a rack Table-top / Flat surfaces The rubber base of the camera is designed to provide a firm grip which in turns avoids any sliding.

  • Page 7: Wall/Ceiling Mount

    Wall/Ceiling Mount Just as the magnetic mount, the Tripod Screw mount can be installed using the wall anchors and the M3.5 screws.

  • Page 8: Mount The Camera

    Mount the camera For magnetic and wall/ceiling installs, mount the camera using the ¼” tripod screw on the base mount.
  • Page 9 The notch on the mount should line up with USB-C slot on the camera after its mounted...
  • Page 10 Power on the camera after the installation either using the AC Power Adapter or the Ethernet to USB Dongle...
  • Page 11 Pointing your camera MV2 allows a wide-range of movements to adjust and point your installed camera to the desired Field-of-View 1. Rotate the camera about the base to adjust the USB-C cable location...
  • Page 12 2. Pull the camera out about the hinge and rotate about the top joint. Remove the lens cover and rotate the lens to further adjust the FoV...

  • Page 14: Led Indicator

    3. Remove the plastic film covering the lens LED Indicator Your MV2 is equipped with a LED light on the front of the unit to convey information about system functionality and performance:...
  • Page 15 Rainbow - MV is initializing or looking for upstream network connectivity. Flashing Green - MV is formatting its storage and/or upgrading its firmware. Flashing Blue - MV is attempting to connect to a nearby access point. Solid Green - MV is online with an active wired connection. Solid Blue - MV is online with an active wireless connection.

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