other end of the Ethernet cable into the one of the router’s LAN
ports).
3. Using a web browser on the client machine, access the
router’s built-in web server by browsing to
http://setup.meraki.com.
4. Note that you do not have to be connected to the Internet to
reach this address, as you are simply connecting to a web
service running locally on the router.
Network*Settings*
All Meraki Cloud-Managed Routers must have an IP address. The
following section describes how to configure your local area network
prior to deploying a Meraki Cloud-Managed Router. Please check with
your ISP to make sure you have the adequate Ethernet handoff device
(e.g., T1, MPLS, ADSL or Cable modem), as the Cloud-Managed
Router only supports RJ45 Ethernet connectivity.
2.3.1 Router Mode: Gateway to the Internet
In router mode, the Cloud-Managed Router will provide network address
translation (NAT) services. Therefore it requires two IP addresses, one
that is recognized by the WAN interface and another that is recognized
by the LAN interface.
Internet (WAN) IP address settings:
Please follow these instructions if you need to set a static IP address for
the Internet port. IF you are going to set the Internet port settings
automatically through DHCP, you can skip these instructions.
1. If you need to assign static IP address, connect to the
router’s local management console using the instructions
in section 2.3.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a static IP
address.
3. Now connect the Internet port on the router to your ISP
modem or the upstream device that is ultimately
connected to the WAN.
4. On your client machine, connected to one of the LAN
ports, go to http://dashboard.meraki.com.
5. Login to your account and go to the network that you
already created for the new Cloud-Managed Router (see
section 2.1). Confirm that your router is connected to the
Dashboard and that the status is online. If you have a
problem, visit the Meraki online knowledge base at:
http://www.meraki.com/support/.
6. You are now ready to begin monitoring your network
through the Meraki Dashboard.
