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1. gt merak Meraki MR58 Hardware Setup Guide Trademarks Meraki Meraki MR58 Meraki Cloud Controller and Meraki Mesh are trademarks of Meraki Inc Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability Meraki reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice Meraki does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circult layout s described herein Warranty Meraki Inc provides a limited warranty on this product Warranty details may be found at www meraki com legal Contents System Overview Understanding the MR58 Pre Site Preparation On Site Instructions Troubleshooting Regulatory Information oO o O1 Co System Overview The Meraki MR58 is an enterprise class three radio 802 11n access point designed for rugged environments When connected to the Meraki Cloud Controller the MR58 enables the creation of high speed and reliable networks that cover large outdoor and industrial areas quickly easily and cost effectively Meraki MR58 An MR58 system consists of four basic components the access point the mounting system the Power over Ethernet system and the antennas The following section describes each component in more detail MR52. 58 to the OUT port on the injector For more details see Meraki 802 3af Power Over Ethernet a Injector datasheet a gt 3 LAN d J Attach Power over Ethernet to MR58 1 Remove the dust cover from the PoE EthO port of the MR58 Unscrew it with a coin or flathead screwdriver 2 Route the Ethernet cable from the PoE Injector Out port to the MR58 3 Install a Cable Gland on the MR58 end of the cable 4 Plug the Ethernet cable into the PoE Eth0 port of the Meraki MR58 a Connect the cable to the port on the MR58 b Screw the gland body into the threaded hole of the port Use an adjustable wrench to make sure the gland body is fully seated in the hole c Insert the split ring gasket into the gland body d Screw the cap tightly onto the gland You may need a wrench to fully tighten the cap but take care not to damage the cable in the process Optional Make the MR58 a gateway 1 Connect an active internet connection to the In port of the PoE injector Attach Grounding Strap Connect one end of grounding strap to grounding post with included screw and washer Security attach the other end nearby metal structure A Le Connect to metal structure Aim Antennas If you are using directional antennas aim them appropriately to ensure optimal performance for your specific network topography Test Your Network Confirm that you have good sig
3. 8 Access Point The MR58 Access Point is the core of the system It contains three 802 1 1n radios integrated into a ruggedized weatherproof enclosure This MR58 package contains the following o o o o o a 3 8 Mount base Articulation bracket Pole mount V bar ES Q ER site C Grounding strap A di o o 8 8 E ss MR58 access point 2 Cable glands Wood screws and anchors Mount hardware kit Mounting System The MR58 mounting system included allows you to attach the MR58 to walls ceilings and poles Power System Power over Ethernet PoE The Meraki MR58 accepts Power over Ethernet 802 3af the Meraki PoE 802 3af injector is sold separately Instructions contained in this setup guide assume your MR58 will be powered by the Meraki PoE 802 8af injector The power system contains the following 802 3af PoE power source either PoE Country specific AC power cable switch or Meraki 802 3af PoE Injector Antennas The Meraki MR58 has three 802 1 1n radios Each radio has two external antenna connectors both connectors for a particular radio should be attached to the same type of antenna Meraki offers a number of different antennas for use with the MR58 Alternately you may purchase 3rd party antennas for use with the MR58 Make sure they have N type connectors and support the proper frequency band 2 4 or 5GHz Understanding the MR58 Y
4. D UDX 62009015 IC 6961A 62009015 Manual Information To the End User The OEM inegrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end use regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user s manual of the end product which integrates this module The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information warning as show in this manual Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Radio EN 300 328 EN 300 893 EN 302 502 EMC EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 Safety EN 60950 RF Exposure EN 50392 Emissions EN 55022 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Immunity EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 11 This device is a 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz wideband transmission system transceiver intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries with the following restrictions In Italy the end user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and or for supplying public access to telecommunications and or network services This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some ar
5. by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e this device may not cause harmful interference and e this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 46 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter IEEE 802 11b or 802 11g operation of this product in the USA is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e this device may not cause interference and e this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the followin
6. eas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 MHz For detailed information the end user should contact the national spectrum authority in France The device may not be used in the 5 GHz spectrum unless the 5 725 5 875 GHz and has been disabled This can be done through the Meraki Dashboard ce 21 Cesky Czech Meraki Inc t mto prohla uje Ze tento wireless device je ve shod se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi sm rnice Dansk Danish Undertegnede Meraki Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr wireless device overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch German Hiermit erkl rt Meraki Inc dass sich das Ger t wireless device in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian K esolevaga kinnitab Meraki Inc seadme wireless device vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele English Hereby Meraki Inc declares that this wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Spanish Por medio de la presente Meraki Inc declara que el wireless device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAA
7. g conditions e the antenna must be installed such that 46 cm is maintained between the antenna and users and e the transmitter module may not be co located with any other transmitter or antenna e for all products market in US IC OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2 4G band by supplied firmware programming tool OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end user regarding to Regulatory Domain change As long as 3 conditions above are met further transmitter test will not be required However the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed for example digital device emissions PC peripheral requirements etc Important Note In the event that these conditions can not be met for example certain laptop configureations or co location with another transmitter then the FCC IC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC IC ID can not be used on the final product In these circumstances the OEM integrator will be responsible for re evaluating the end product including the transmitter and obtaining a separate FCC IC authorization End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 46 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following Contains FCC I
8. iniejszym Meraki Inc o wiadcza ze wireless device jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostalymi stosownymi Portugu s Portuguese Meraki Inc declara que este wireless device est conforme com os requisitos essenciais eoutras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko Slovenian Meraki Inc izjavlja da je ta wireless device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolocili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak Meraki Inc t mto vyhlasuje e wireless device splna z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish Meraki Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett wireless device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish H rmed intygar Meraki Inc att denna wireless device st r I verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r direktiv 1995 5 EG 23 Meraki Inc 2009 280 09100 A
9. mounting steps are illustrated assuming the MR58 is mounted to a pole between 1 5 3 in diameter however instructions are the same regardless of what the access point is mounted to 3 Attach the articulating bracket to the mount base using a M8x110 bolt nut and washers Do not over tighten the central bolt because the articulating bracket and mount base are hard to separate after they are firmly assembled together Ets gt lt gt in Sch o G D 0 Q Stine hd n ETES Omni antennas perform best in a mesh network when oriented vertically Attach Antennas Remove protective plastic covers from all six N type RF connectors Attach appropriate antennas and protective boots if included Oo oo 0000 Power the MR58 Connect PoE Injector to Power and Ethernet 1 Plug the power cord into the PoE Injector and the other end into wall power in a weather protected location The PoE Injector is NOT weather resistant and must be protected from moisture 2 Plug an Ethernet cable that is connected to an active Ethernet connection into the IN port on the injector 3 Connect Ethernet cable that will be routed to the MR
10. nal strength throughout your coverage area You can use the signal strength meter on a laptop Troubleshooting See the Meraki knowledge base at http meraki com help kb for additional information and troubleshooting tips Regulatory Information U S Regulatory Wireless Notice Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
11. nvikn Greek ME THN MAPOY gt A Meraki Inc AHAQNEI OTI wireless device 2YMMOP QNETAI NPOZ TI gt OY gt IOAEI gt ANAITHZEIZ KAI TIZ AOINES ZXETIKEZ AIATAZEIZ TH OAHTIAZ 1999 5 EK Francais French Par la pr sente Meraki Inc d clare que l appareil wireless device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente Meraki Inc dichiara che questo wireless device conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Latvian Ar So Meraki Inc deklar ka wireless device atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem 22 Lietuvi Lithuanian Siuo Meraki Inc deklaruoja kad Sis wireless device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederland Dutch Hierbij verklaart Meraki Inc dat het toestel wireless device in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk Meraki Inc jiddikjara li dan wireless device jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alulirott Meraki Inc nyilatkozom hogy a wireless devicce megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC iranyelv egy b el ir sainak Polski Polish N
12. our Meraki MR58 has the following features S J E e LED indicators OO 0000 e Accessory antenna attachment holes Grounding posts e S Vent The vent allows pressure and humidity equalization between the interior and the enviroment This prevents internal condensation and maintains a water proof seal Grounding Post Provides an attachment point on the Access Point for the grounding strap included This post is threaded to accept a M4 x 0 7mm bolt Understanding the LED Indicators Your MR58 is equipped with a series of LED lights on the front of the unit to convey information about system functionality and performance Signal Strength One Light Fair Four Lights Strongest Moving Lights Searching for signal Flashing Lights Error state May indicate bad gateway or other routing fault 6606 lt gt Ethernet Off No active network connection on either ethernet port On An active network connection is connected to either EthO or Eth1 Flashing Error state May indicate bad gateway or other routing fault be Vv Radio Power Off MR58 is off On Orange MR58 is booting or trying to find a path to the internet On Green MR58 is fully operational and connected to the network Flashing Orange Firmware is upgrading Flashing Green Error state May indicate bad gateway or o
13. s should be as unobstructed as possible Make sure that there is clearance around the MR58 for installation of all of your chosen antennas Mount the MR58 Your mounting system contains the following Articulating bracket Mount base Pole mount V bar x3 x3 x2 x3 x 2 M8 x 110 M8 nut M5 x 12 Wood screws and anchors screws and washers screws and washers 1 Attach the articulating bracket to back of the MR58 using M5 screws and washers 2 Attach mount base to mounting structure pole wall or ceiling Before tightening fasteners make sure that the MR58 will be pointing in the correct direction after mounting Mounting for poles less than 1 5 85mm Attach mount base and V bar to pole as shown using M8 bolts and washer 6 ED ann 0 Fy d Mounting for poles less than 3 80mm and larger than 1 5 85mm Attach mount base and V bar to pole as shown using M8 bolts and washers um Af U pm WI Mounting for poles larger that 3 80mm Attach mount base to pole using appropriately sized metal straps not included Mounting on walls Using appropriate wall anchors and screws for the surface you are mounting to if mounting to wood stucco or stone use anchors and screws included with mount attach the mount base to your mounting wall Remaining
14. ther routing fault Understanding the Ports ITU TE TET 6 Primary ethernet Secondary and power port ethernet port E and E are 5GHz radios for mesh or client communication Each radio has two external N type connectors E is a 2 4GHz radio primarily used for client communication However it can also communicate with Meraki 2 4Ghz access points This radio has two external N type connectors Pre Site Preparation You should complete the following steps before going on site to perform the installation Collect Tools You will need the following tools to perform your installation if mounting to a wall Required Recommended a e ES Straight slot 9 16 13mm Rubber mallet Tin snips screwdriver wrenches if mounting with hose clamps i Phillips Adjustable wrench Drill with appropriate bits Power screwdriver with 5 16 screwdriver for mounting wall anchors i 8 mm nut driver Phillips amp flat heads Collect Additional Hardware for Installation Required Network cables with RJ45 connectors long enough for your particular mounting location Connection to the internet if you are setting up your MR58 as a gateway to the internet Appropriately sized metal straps if mounting to a pole larger than 3 0 in diameter Specialized mounting hardware if mounting to surface other than wood stucco or stone Recommended Laptop with wireless to verify set
15. up Configure Your Network in Dashboard We recommend that you add your MR58 to a network in Dashboard before mounting it in the field 1 2 3 Login to http dashboard meraki com If this is your first time create a new account Find the network to which you plan to add your nodes Add your nodes to your network You will need your Meraki order number found on your invoice or the serial number of each node which looks like Q2xx xxxx xxxx and is found on the bottom of the unit Finally go to the map 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 If you do choose to add the node to Dashboard after the installation make sure to write down the serial number and MAC address of the unit before installing On Site Instructions Find a Good Mounting Location A good mounting location is important to getting the best performance out of your MR58 Access Point Keep the following in mind 1 The Power over Ethernet System supports a maximum cable length of 100m The Power over Ethernet Adapter and Injector are not rated for outdoor use and must be installed indoors or in a weatherproof outdoor rated enclosure The Meraki MR58 should have line of sight to as many other Meraki devices as possible If being installed as a repeater special care should be taken to optimize the view in the direction of the closest known gateway The antenna
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