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MX64W Installation Guide This document describes how to install and set up the MX64W security appliance. Additional reference documents are available online at: www.meraki.com/library/products. MX64W Overview The Meraki MX64W 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.
Status Indicator The MX64W uses an LED to inform the user of the device's status. LED patterns and their meanings are described below. LED Status Meaning Power is applied but the appliance is not connected to Solid orange the Meraki Dashboard...
Designed for use only with the unit’s power supply. The MX64W bottom panel Please note that the serial number is located on the product label at the bottom panel of MX64W Safety and Warnings These operations are to be taken with respect to all local laws. Please take the following into consideration for safe operation: •...
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 5-1/8 inches (13 cm). • For mounting on drywall, use a ¼-in drill bit, then insert the plastic and screw assemblies. •...
depending on the speed of your internet connection. Check and Configure Upstream Firewall Settings If an upstream firewall is already in place, it must allow outgoing connections on particular ports to particular IP addresses. The most current list of outbound ports and IP addresses for your particular organization can be found on the firewall configuration page in your dashboard.
Setting PPPoE PPPoE authentication may be required if you are connecting MX device to a DSL circuit. You need to know your authentication option and credentials (supplied by your ISP) in order to complete these steps. • Choose Connection Type > PPPoE. •...
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