Meraki MR14 Manuel
Meraki MR11/14
Hardware Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Scope of Document and Related Publications 7
2 MR14 Overview 8
2.1 Package Contents 8
2.2 Understanding the MR14 9
2.3 Power Source Options 11
2.4 Security Features 10
2.5 Factory Reset Button 11
2.6 LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode 11
2.7 UL 2043 Plenum rating 12
3 Pre-Site Preparation 13
3.1 Check and Upgrade Firmware 13
3.2 Collect Tools 13
3.3 Collect Additional Hardware for Installation 14
3.4 Configure Your Network in Dashboard 13
4 On Site Instructions 16
4.1 Choose Your Mounting Location 16
4.2 Install the MR14 16
4.2.1 Attach the Mount Plate 16
4.2.1.1 Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount Using Mount Plate 18
4.2.1.2 Drop Ceiling Mount Using Mount Plate 19
4.2.1.3 Electrical Junction Box Mount Using Mount Plate 22
4.2.2 Power the MR14 22
4.2.3 Mount the MR14 22
4.2.3.1 Assemble MR14 to the Mount Plate 22
4.2.3.2 Desk or Shelf Mount 24
4.2.3.3 Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount without Mount Plate 24
4.2.3.4 Plenum Mount (Above Dropped Ceiling) 25
4.3 Secure the MR14 26
4.4 Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage 27
5 Troubleshooting 28
6 Regulatory Information 29
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1 Scope of Document and Related Publications
The MR11/14 Hardware Installation Guide describes the installation procedure for
the MR11 and MR14 access point.
Note: All instructions in this hardware installation guide will reference the MR14 product
but apply equally to the MR11.
Additional reference documents are available online at www.meraki.com/library/products, including:
Meraki Network Design Guide – This document describes how to effectively design a Meraki wireless network.
Meraki Cloud Controller Manual – This document describes how to use the Meraki Cloud Controller to set
up and configure a Meraki network.
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MR14 Access Point Mounting Plate T-rail Mounting Kit Wall Screws/Anchors
2 MR14 Overview
The Meraki MR14 is an enterprise-class 802.11n access point that enables you to create high-speed,
reliable wireless networks in even the most challenging RF environments quickly, easily and cost-effectively.
2.1 Package Contents
The MR14 package contains the following:
2.2 Understanding the MR14
Your Meraki MR14 has the following features:
Kensington lock
hard point
LED indicators
Mount plate attachment
Multi-purpose mounting hole
Desk mount Feet (4x)
Cable access bay
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Factory reset button
Various mounting holes
(see p. 13-14 for details)
Security screw
Cable slot
Pad lock and security
screw holes
Cable slot
Ethernet port (with PoE)
Your MR14 mount plate has the following features:
Access point
mounting post
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2.3 Security Features
The MR14 features multiple options for physically securing the access point after installation:
1. Security screw – The mount plate contains a security screw that can be used to secure the access
point to the mount plate. Engaging the security screw prevents accidental dislodging and theft.
2. Pad lock – The access point and mount plate contain hard points to allow them to be locked together
using a Masterlock 120T or equivalent. Securing the MR14 with a pad lock provides an additional
level of theft protection.
3. 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.
2.4 Power Source Options
The MR14 access point can be powered using either a third-party 802.3af PoE switch or the Meraki
802.3af PoE injector (sold separately).
2.5 Factory Reset Button
The Factory Reset Button restores the MR14 to its original factory settings by deleting all configuration
information stored on the unit.
2.6 LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode
Your MR11 is equipped with a series of LED lights on the front of the unit to convey information
about system functionality and performance.
Signal Strength
1 Light: Fair, 4 Lights: Strongest
Moving Lights: Searching for Signal
Flashing Lights: Error state. May indicate bad gateway or other routing fault
Radio Power
Off: MR14 is off
Solid ORANGE: MR14 is booting or trying to find a path to the internet
Solid GREEN: MR14 is fully operational and connected to the network
Flashing ORANGE: Firmware is upgrading
Flashing GREEN: Error state. May indicate bad gateway or other routing fault
Ethernet
Off: No active network connection at the Ethernet port
On: Active network connection at the Ethernet port
Flashing: Error state. May indicate bad gateway or other routing fault
The MR14 may be operated in “Run Dark” mode for additional security and to reduce the visibility
of the access point. In this mode, the LEDs will not be illuminated. This mode may be enabled
through the Meraki Dashboard.
2.7 UL 2043 Plenum rating
The MR14 meets the UL 2043 plenum-rating standard. This certifies that the MR14 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.
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3 Pre-Install Preparation
You should complete the following steps before going on-site to perform and installation.
3.1 Configure Your Network in Dashboard
The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add an MR14 to your network. For detailed
instructions about creating, configuring and managing Meraki wireless networks, refer to the Meraki
Hosted Controller Manual (meraki.com/collateral).
1. Login 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 nodes or create a new network.
3. Add your nodes to your network. You will need your Meraki order number (found on your invoice if you
ordered directly from Meraki) or the serial number of each node, which looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx, and is
found on the bottom of the unit.
4. Finally, go to the map / floor plan view and place each node on the map by clicking and dragging it to
the location where you plan to mount it. You can always modify the location later.
3.2 Check and Upgrade Firmware
To ensure your MR14 performs optimally immediately following installation, Meraki recommends that you
facilitate a firmware upgrade prior to mounting your MR14.
1. Attach your MR14 to power and a wired Internet connection. See p. 19 of this Hardware Installation
Guide for details.
2. The MR14 will turn on and the Power LED will glow solid orange. If the unit does not require a firmware
upgrade, the Power LED will turn green within thirty seconds.
* If the unit requires an upgrade, the Power LED will begin blinking orange until the upgrade is complete,
at which point the Power LED will turn solid green. You should allow about an hour for the firmware
upgrade to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
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Straight-slot
screwdriver
Phillips
screwdriver
3.3 Collect Tools
You will need the following tools to perform an installation:
Hex wrench
5/64” (2.0)
Hammer Drill with 5/32”
(4mm) bits
3.4 Collect Additional Hardware for Installation
802.3af PoE power source (either PoE
switch or Meraki 802.3af PoE Injector)
Network cables with RJ45 connectors long
enough for your particular mounting location
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4 Installation Instructions
4.1 Choose Your Mounting Location
A good mounting location is important to getting the best performance out of your MR14 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 MR14 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.com/collateral).
4.2 Install the MR14
For most mounting scenarios, the MR14 mount plate provides a quick, simple and flexible means of
mounting your device. The installation should be done in two steps. First, install the mount plate to
your selected location. Then, attach the MR14 to the mount plate.
4.2.1 Attach the Mount Plate
The MR14 mount plate can be used to install your access point in a wide range of scenarios: wall
or solid ceiling, below a suspended ceiling, various electrical junction boxes or above a suspended
ceiling (in the plenum). The mount plate contains a variety of hole patterns that are customized for
each installation scenario.
The following images show the hole patterns that should be used for each type of mount:
Wall Mount (also marked with
W on the mount plate)
4” Square Cable Junction Box
Mount (US style) European Outlet Box
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3.5” Round Cable Junction Box
Mount (US style)
Single-Gang Outlet Box (US style) Single-gang junction box (US style)
4” Round Cable Junction Box Mount
(US style)
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