Cisco MR18 Manuel utilisateur

MR18 Installation Guide

The Cisco Meraki MR18 is a dual-band enterprise class 802.11n cloud-managed access point. Designed for high

capacity and high density, the MR18 meets the needs of the most demanding environments, and also includes the first

ever cloud-managed third radio dedicated to optimizing the RF environment and securing the airwaves.

Package Contents

The MR18 package contains the following:

• MR18 Cloud-Managed Access Point

• Mount cradle including built-in level tool

• Drop ceiling mount kit

• Wall screws, wall screw anchors, and security screws

• Spare hardware

Understanding the MR18

Your Meraki MR18 has the following features:

The mount cradle has the following features:

A mounting template is included with the mounting plate to assist with the install.

Security Features

The MR18 features 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. Kensington lock – The access point contains a hard point that allows it to be secured to any nearby permanent

structure using a standard Kensington lock.

Ethernet Ports

The MR18 features a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port that accepts 802.3af power (labeled “Eth0, PoE”). This port should be

used for uplink to your WAN connection.

Power Source Options

The MR18 access point can be powered using either the Meraki AC Adapter, PoE Injector (both sold separately), or a

PoE switch.

Factory Reset Button

If the button is pressed and held for at least ﬁve seconds and then released, the MR18 will reboot and be restored to its

original factory settings by deleting all conﬁguration information stored on the unit.

ED Indicators and Run Dark Mode

Your MR18 is equipped with a multi-color ED light on the front of the unit to convey information about system

functionality and performance:

• Orange - AP is booting (permanent Orange suggests hardware issue)

• Rainbow - AP is initializing/scanning

• Blinking Blue - AP is upgrading

• Green - AP in Gateway mode with no clients

• Blue - AP in Gateway mode with clients

• Blinking Orange - AP can't find uplink

The MR18 may be operated in “Run Dark” mode for additional security and to reduce the visibility of the access point. In

this mode, the ED will not be illuminated. This mode may be enabled through Meraki dashboard.

U 2043 Plenum rating

The MR18 meets the U 2043 plenum-rating standard. This certiﬁes that the MR18 has adequate ﬁre resistance and low

smoke-emission characteristics to be mounted and operated in a building’s environmental air spaces, such as above

suspended ceilings in an ofﬁce environment.

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 an MR18 to your network. For detailed instructions

about creating, conﬁguring and managing Meraki wireless networks, refer to the online documentation

(documentation.meraki.com/mr).

1. ogin to http://dashboard.meraki.com. If this is your ﬁrst time, create a new account.

2. Find the network to which you plan to add your APs or create a new network.

3. Add your APs to your network. You will need your Meraki order number (found on your invoice) or the serial

number of each AP, which looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx, and is found on the bottom of the unit. You will also need

your Enterprise license key, which you should have received via email.

4. Go to the map / ﬂoor plan view and place each AP on the map by clicking and dragging it to the location where you

plan to mount it.

Check and Upgrade Firmware

To ensure your MR18 performs optimally immediately following installation, it is recommended that you facilitate a

ﬁrmware upgrade prior to mounting your MR18.

1. Attach your MR18 to power and a wired Internet connection. See the "Power the MR18" section for details.

2. The MR18 will turn on and the ED will glow solid orange. If the unit does not require a ﬁrmware upgrade, the ED

will turn either green (no clients associated) or blue (clients associated) within thirty seconds.

If the unit requires an upgrade, the ED will begin blinking orange until the upgrade is complete, at which point the ED

will turn solid green or blue. You should allow at least a few minutes for the ﬁrmware upgrade to complete, depending on

the speed of your internet connection.

Check and Conﬁgure Firewall Settings

If a ﬁrewall is 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 here.

Assigning IP Addresses to MR18s

All gateway MR18s (MR18s with Ethernet connections to the AN) must be assigned routable IP addresses. These IP

addresses can be dynamically assigned via DHCP or statically assigned.

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.

Static Assignment

Static IPs are assigned using the local web server on each AP. The following procedure describes how to set the static

IP:

1. Using a client machine (e.g., a laptop), connect to the AP wirelessly (by associating to any SSID broadcast by the

AP) or over a wired connection.

2. If using a wired connection, connect the client machine to the MR18 either through a PoE switch or a PoE Injector.

If using a PoE switch, plug an Ethernet cable into the MR18’s Ethernet jack, and the other end into a PoE switch.

Then connect the client machine over Ethernet cable to the PoE switch. If using a PoE Injector, connect the MR18

to the “PoE” port of the Injector, and the client machine to the “ AN” port.

3. Using a web browser on the client machine, access the AP’s built-in web server by browsing to

http://my.meraki.com. Alternatively, browse to http://10.128.128.128.

4. Click on the “Uplink Conﬁguration” tab. og in. The default login is the serial number (e.g. Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx), with no

password (e.g., Q2DD-551C-ZYW3).

5. Conﬁgure the static IP address, net mask, gateway IP address and DNS servers that this AP will use on its wired

connection.

6. If necessary, reconnect the AP to the AN.

Static IP via DHCP Reservations

Instead of associating to each Meraki AP individually to conﬁgure static IP addresses, an administrator can assign static

IP addresses on the upstream DHCP server. Through “DHCP reservations,” IP addresses are “reserved” for the MAC

addresses of the Meraki APs. Please consult the documentation for the DHCP server to conﬁgure DHCP reservations.

Collect Tools

You will need the following tools to perform an installation:

Collect Additional Hardware for Installation

You will need the following tools to perform an installation:

Installation Instructions

Choose Your Mounting ocation

A good mounting location is important to getting the best performance out of your MR18 access point. Keep the

following in mind:

1. The device should have unobstructed line of sight to most coverage areas. For example, if installing in an ofﬁce

ﬁlled with workspaces divided by mid-height cubicle walls, installing on the ceiling or high on a wall would be ideal.

2. Power over Ethernet supports a maximum cable length of 300 ft (100 m).

3. If being used in a mesh deployment, the MR18 should have line of sight to at least two other Meraki devices. For

more detailed instructions regarding access point location selection, reference the Meraki Network Design Guide

(meraki.cisco.com/library/).

Install the MR18

For most mounting scenarios, the MR18 mount cradle provides a quick, simple, and ﬂexible means of mounting your

device. The installation should be done in two steps. First, install the mount cradle to your selected location. Then,

attach the MR18 to the mount cradle.

Attach the mount cradle

The MR18 mount cradle can be used to install your access point in a wide range of scenarios: wall or solid ceiling, below

a drop ceiling, on various electrical junction boxes, or above a drop ceiling (in the plenum).

The mount cradle contains a variety of hole patterns that are customized for each installation scenario. The mounting

template (included inbox with mount cradle) should be used to drill holes for wall mounts and also to identify the correct

hole patterns in the mount cradle that should be used for each type of mount. The included mount cradle template

shows the hole patterns that should be used for each type of mount.

Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount Using mount cradle

Using included wall anchors and screws, attach the mount cradle to your mounting wall or ceiling. It is recommended

that the MR18 be mounted to a wall or solid ceiling using the mount cradle for physical security reasons.

Drop ceiling mount using mount cradle

To mount your MR18 on a drop ceiling T-rail, use the included drop ceiling mounting accessory kit. The accessory kit

can be used to mount to most 9/16”, 15/16” or 1 ½” T-rails. The kit contains:

• Drop ceiling mounting clips with set screws

• 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.

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