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Cisco Meraki MX84 Installation Manual

Cisco Meraki MX84 Installation Manual

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MX84 Installation Guide
Note - The MX18.1 firmware release will be the maximum running build
for MX64, MX64W, MX65, MX65W, MX84, MX100, and vMX100
platforms. These platforms will not run MX 18.2 and above firmware
builds. We recommend you stay up to date with all the latest features
with the next-generation hardware platforms. Please consult your
sales representative for more information on the latest hardware
and software releases. Thank you
This document describes how to install and set up the MX84 security
appliance. Additional reference documents are available online at:
www.meraki.com/library/products.
MX84 Overview
The Meraki MX84 is an enterprise security appliance designed for
distributed deployments that require remote administration. It is ideal for
network administrators who demand both ease of deployment and a
state-of-the-art feature set. This security appliance provides the
following new features:
• USB port, to support approved 3G/4G cards for failover to cellular
networks.
• Support for eight configurable GbE (RJ45) connections.
• Two GbE SFP connections (requires optional Meraki SFP-1GB-SX
transceiver).
• Dedicated management port.
• Front-panel rack mounts.
Package contents
In addition to the MX84, the following are provided.
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Summary of Contents for Cisco Meraki MX84

  • Page 1 Additional reference documents are available online at: www.meraki.com/library/products. MX84 Overview The Meraki MX84 is an enterprise security appliance designed for distributed deployments that require remote administration. It is ideal for network administrators who demand both ease of deployment and a state-of-the-art feature set.

  • Page 2: Ports And Status Indicators

    The MX84 front panel Ports and Status Indicators The MX84 uses LEDs to inform the user of the device's status. When the device powers on, all the Internet LEDs flash twice. Additional functions are described below, from left to right. Item Function LED Status...
  • Page 3 Solid orange Initial link HA status High availability not Flashing orange complete Green High availability available No connection detected Amber 10/100 Mbps Port Status Green 1.0 Gbps Additional functions on the front panel are described below, from left to right. USB 2.0 for 3G/4G wireless cards.

  • Page 4: Connecting To Wan

    Mounting hardware The mounting hardware includes four sets of standard slot-head rack screws and nuts. The additional screws and nuts are for use with optional rear brackets if rear support is required. When installing the appliance, make sure that there is sufficient space between the rear of the rack and other obstacles to ensure adequate airflow.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Setting VLANs If your WAN uplink is on a trunk port, choose VLAN tagging > Use VLAN tagging and enter the appropriate value for VLAN ID for your network. Setting up secondary WAN interface (dual WAN) The MX84 comes with two dedicated Internet ports, which are both configured through the Uplink configuration under the Local status tab.
  • Page 6 If your Cisco Meraki device fails and the problem cannot be resolved by troubleshooting, contact support to address the issue. Once support determines that the device is in a failed state, they can process an RMA and send out a replacement device free of charge.