CISCO Meraki MR86-HW Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Cisco
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**CISCO Meraki MR86-HW Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide
**
Scope of Document and Related Publications
The MR86-HW Hardware Installation Guide describes the installation procedure
for the MR86-HW
Outdoor access point. Additional reference documents are available online at
www.meraki.com/library/product.
MR86-HW Overview
The Meraki MR86-HW is an enterprise-class, dual-concurrent 4×4 MIMO 802.11ax outdoor access point designed for high-density deployments in offices, schools, hospitals and hotels. When connected to the Meraki Cloud Controller, the MR86-HW enables the creation of ultra-high speed, reliable outdoor wireless networks quickly, easily and cost- effectively.
Package Contents
The MR86-HW package contains the following:
MR86-HW access point
Wall screws
Security screws
Mounting Template
Understandingthe MR86-HW
MR86-HW Operation Temperature: -40° Fto131°F (-40 °Cto55° ()
Your Meraki MR86-HW has the following features:
Kensington lock hard point
Mount plate attachment slots (2x)
Cable access bay
MR86-HW cable access bay
Factory Reset Button
Ethernet port Power supplied by PoE: 50-57Vdc 0.6A
Your MR86-HW mount plate has the following features:
Access point mounting posts (2x)
Various mounting holes
Security Features
The MR86-HW features multiple options for physically securing the access point after installation:
- Security screw — The accessory kit includes screws that can be used to secure the access point to the mount plate. Engaging the security screw prevents accidental dislodging and theft.
- 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 MR86-HW features an Ethernet RJ45 port that accepts 802.3at power (labeled
“PoE”). This port
should be used for uplink to your WAN connection.
Power Source Options
The MR86-HW access point can be powered using the 802.3at PoE Injector (sold
separately) or a thirdparty 802.3at PoE switch.
Factory Reset Button
If the button is pressed and held for at least five seconds and then released,
the MR86-HW will reboot and be restored to its original factory settings by
deleting all configuration information stored on the unit.
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 MR86-HW
to your network. For detailed instructions about creating, configuring and
managing Meraki wireless networks, refer to the Meraki Cloud Controller Manual
(meraki.com/library/product).
- Login to http://dashboard.meraki.com. If this is your first time, create a new account. o . Find the network to which you plan to add your APs or create a new network. w . Add your APs 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 AP, which looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx, andis found on the bottom of the unit. You will also need your Enterprise Cloud Controller license key, which you should have received via email from shipping@meraki.com.
- 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 mountit.
Check and Upgrade Firmware
To ensure your MR86-HW performs optimally immediately following installation, Meraki recommends that you facilitate a firmware upgrade prior to mounting your MR86-HW.
- Attach your MR86-HW to power and a wired Internet connection. See p. 19 of this Hardware Installation Guide for details.
- The MR86-HW 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 white 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 white. You should allow about an hour for the firmware upgrade to complete, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
Check and Configure Firewall Settings
If afirewall 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 can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/y79une3
Assigning IP Addresses to MR86-HWs
All gateway MR86-HWs (MR86-HWs with Ethernet connections to the LAN) 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 howtoset thestaticIP:
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Using a client machine (e.g. alaptop), connect to the AP either wirelessly (by associating to any SSID broadcast by the AP) or over a wired connection.
If using a wired connection, connect the client machine to the MR86-HW either through a PoE switch or a Meraki PoE Injector. If using a PoE switch, plug an Ethernet cable into the MR86-HW’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 Meraki PoE Injector, connect the MR86-HW to the “PoE” port of the Injector, and the client machine to the “LAN” port. -
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. w .
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Click on the “Static IP Configuration” tab. Log in. The default user name is “admin”. The default password is the AP’s serial number, with hyphens included
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Configure the static IP address, net mask, gateway IP address and DNS servers that this AP will use on its wired connection.
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If necessary, reconnect the AP to the LAN.
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:
Phillips screwdriver
Hammer
Drill with 1/4” (6.3mm) bits
Collect Additional Hardware for Installation
802.3at PoE power source (either PoE switch or Meraki 802.3at PoE Injector)
Network cables with RJ45 connectors long enoughfor your particular mounting location
Installation Instructions
Choose Your Mounting Location
A good mounting location is important to getting the best performance out of
your MR86-HW access point. Keep the following in mind:
- The device should have unobstructed line of sight to most coverage areas. For example, if installing inan office filled with workspaces divided by mid-height cubicle walls, installing ona
- vertical pole or high ona wall would be ideal.
- Power over Ethernet supports a maximum cable length of 300 ft (100 m). w . If being used in a mesh deployment, the MR86-HW 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/library/product).
Install the MR86-HW
For most mounting scenarios, the MR86-HW 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 MR86-HW to the mount plate.
This equipment is only suitable for mounting at heights < 2m
Attach the Mount Plate
The MR86-HW mount plate can be used to install your access point in a wide
range of scenarios: wall, on various electrical junction boxes. The mount
plate contains a variety of hole patterns that are customized for each
installation scenario. The mounting template (included inbox with mount plate)
should be used to drill holes for wall mounts and also to identify the correct
hole patterns in the mount plate that should be used for each type of mount.
Wall or Mount Using Mount Plate
Using included screws, attach the mount plate to your mounting wall.
tis recommended that the MR86-HW be mounted to a wall using the mount plate
for physical security
reasons.
If mounting your MR86-HW to a wall, skip to “Power the MR86-HW” on P. 20
Electrical Junction Box Mount Using Mount Plate
The MR86-HW can be mounted to a 4” square cable junction box, a 3.5 or 4”
round cable junction box, or various U.S. and European outlet boxes (mounting
screws are not included).
Power the MR86-HW
If mounting to an electrical junction box, feed the Ethernet cable through the
cable access hole in the Mount Plate.
If mounting to a wall, the Ethernet cable will feed through the cable slot on bottom of the MR86-HW.
Powering the MR86-HW with the Meraki POE Injector (sold separately)
- Plug the power cord into the MR86-HW and the other end into a wall outlet.
- Plug an Ethernet cable that is connected to an active Ethernet connection into the Etho port on the MR86-HW.
Powering the MR86-HW with the Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (sold separately)
- Plug the power cord into the PoE Injector and the other end into wall power.
- Plug an Ethernet cable that is connected to an active Ethernet connection into the “IN” port on the injector.
- Route Ethernet cable from the “OUT” port on the injector to the Etho port in the cable bay of the MR86-HW.
Powering the MR86-HW with an 802.3at Power over Ethernet Switch Route Ethernet cable from a port on an active 802.3at PoE switch to the Etho port in the bay of the MR86-HW.
The MR86-HW is Gigabit Ethernet-capable. To maximize device performance, a Gigabitcapable switch should be used.
Mountthe MR86-HW
Assemble MR86-HW to the Mount Plate
(This section applies to wall and or electrical junction box mount where you
have already installed the mount plate.) Insert the top latch on the mount
plate into the top mount plate attachment slots on the back of the device.
Rotate the bottom of the unit into the bottom mount plate attachment slot. The
unit will click into place.
Secure the MR86-HW
Depending on your mounting environment, you may want to secure the MR86-HW to its mount location. Your MR86-HW can be secured in several ways. If the MR86-HW has been installed using the mount plate, it can be secured via security screw (Torx and Philips head security screws are included; choose one), and/or Kensington lock. If the mount plate was not used, the MR86-HW can still be secured using a Kensington lock.
Security Screw
Install the security screw in the lower mount plate tab.
Kensington Lock
Attach a Kensington lock cable to the access point at the hard point on the
side of the device. Attach the other end of the cable to a secure location,
such as a pipe or building fixture.
Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage
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Check LEDs
The LED should be solid white. If it is flashing orange, the firmware is automatically upgrading and the LED should turn green when the upgrade is completed (normally in under thirty minutes).
Note: Your MR86-HW must have an active route to the Internet to check and upgrade its firmware. -
Verify access point connectivity
Use any 802.11 client device to connect to the MR86-HW and verify proper connectivity using the client’s web browser. -
Check network coverage
Confirm that you have good signal strength throughout your coverage area. You can use the signal strength meter on alaptop, smart phone, or other wireless device.
Troubleshooting
Reference the Meraki knowledge base at http://meraki.com/support/knowledge_base for additional information and troubleshooting tips.
Regulatory
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC 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 correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications no expressly approved by Meraki could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment. This Transmitter must not be co-
located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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 54 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Operation of this product in the USA is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
This device meets all other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS -247 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; for devices with
detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the
bands 5250-
5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies
with the e.i.r.p. limit;
for devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725- 5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits as appropriate;
where applicable, antenna type(s), antenna models(s), and worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in section 6.2.2.3 shall be clearly indicated.
This radio transmitter (IC: 6961A-60094010 / Model: MR86-HW Vo1) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna type listed below with maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Approved antenna(s) list
Antenna set| Chain No.| Brand & Manufacturer| Model|
Antenna Gain (dBi)| Frequency Range (GHz)| Antenna Type
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Chain 0/1 Chain 2/3| Cisco| AIR-ANT2513P4M-N| 13| 2.4~2.4835| Dual-Band
Polarization DiversePatch Array
13| 5.15~5.85
2| Chain 0/1 Chain 2/3| Cisco| MA-ANT-20| 4| 2.4~2.4835| Omni-directional
7| 5.15~5.85
3| Chain 0/1 Chain 2/3| Cisco| MA-ANT-25| 8| 2.4~2.4835| Patch Array
6.5| 5.15~5.85
4| Chain 0/1 Chain 2/3| Cisco| MA-ANT-27| 9| 2.4~2.4835| Sector
12| 5.15~5.85
Approved antenna(s) list
Antennaset| Chain No.| Brand & Manufacturer| Model| AntennaGain (dBi)|
FrequencyRange (GHz)| Antenna Type
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Chain 0/1 Chain 2/3| Cisco| AIR- ANT2513P4M-N| 13| 2.4~2.4835| Dual-Band
Polarization Diverse PatchArray
13| 5.15~5.85
2| Chain 0/1 Chain 2/3| Cisco| MA-ANT-20| 4| 2.4~2.4835| Omni-directional
7| 5.15~5.85
3| Chain 0/1 Chain 2/3| Cisco| MA-ANT-25| 8| 2.4~2.4835| Patch Array
6.5| 5.15~5.85
4| Chain 0/1 Chain 2/3| Cisco| MA-ANT-27| 9| 2.4~2.4835| Sector
12| 5.15~5.85
Manufacturer| Model| Antenna Type| Max Gain (dBi)| Impedance(Q)
---|---|---|---|---
Cisco| IR- ANT2513P4M-N| Dual-Band Polarization Diverse Patch Array| 13| 5
Professional installation instruction
Installation personnel
This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting.
Professional Installation Requirements
The following requirements for installation and operation of outdoor systems must be addressed:
Operation in the 5600-5650-MHz band is not authorized for 5-GHz WLAN systems, whether operating indoors or outdoors. This does not pose a problem for Cisco® WLAN since this band is not accessible for Cisco products. Use of indoor-only equipment outdoors can lead to FCC enforcement action, such as fines or requirements to disable the system. Thisincludes installations where the access point is placed indoors and the antenna is placed outdoors, as well as installations involving retractable roofs (for example, football stadiums).
For WLAN systems being installed outdoors, the following requirements must be
met.
a) Systems must be professionally installed by a qualified engineer
familiar with WLAN, including Cisco trained partners and resellers.
b) Operation in the 5600-5650-MHz band is prohibited.
Itisrecommended that the installer register the installation of their system in the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA database). This is especially important for systems that are installed within 35 km of the
FAATDWR. (Please see the links later in this document to WISPA database with
TDWR locations.) d) When within 35 km distance of a TDWR, the center frequency
of the WLAN must be separated from the TDWR center frequency by 30 MHz.
a. If the radar is operating from 5600-5610 MHz, disable the use of
channel 116 (5580 MHz).
b. If the radar is operating from 5630-5650 MHz, disable the use of
channel 132 (5660 MHz).
Note: Cisco will be disabling channels 116 and 132 for outdoor systems in
the future, the instructions in
(d) only applies to systems that currently have the channels enabled. )
(E) Additional mitigation techniques can include first, not orienting the
antennas in the main beam of the weather radar, and second, ensuring that the
antenna is not positioned in line-of-sight of the FAA TDWR.
(f) Verify that the antennas used are approved for use with Cisco WLAN
systems. Installers or operators using non- approved antennas or making any
unauthorized changes may be subject to enforcement action.
Installers and operators shall consult the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) database to determine if they are within 35 km of the Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR), as well as to register the system if operating within this range of the TDWR.
For outdoor operation of the AP in the 5150-5250 MHz band, the maximum output power shall not exceed 1W. EIRP at any elevation angle above 30 degrees (as measured from the horizon) shall not exceed 125mW, per the FCC Part 15.407 rules. The highest antenna gains from the horizon above 30 degrees are as below:
And the following condition for maximum EIRP must apply:
EIRP =P, — L. +G,
and shall not exceed 21 dBm above 30 degrees over the horizon. This is
maintained through the Cisco Meraki Software Defined Radio implementation,
limiting the power output at a given band, limiting the maximum EIRP for
5150-5250 MHz to 21 dBm when implemented outdoors. All power limits and band
usage according to FCC rules are implemented through the SDR.
Installation location
The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can
be kept 64 cm for IC, 54 cm for FCC
from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF
exposure requirement.
External antenna
Use only the antennas which have been approved by the applicant. The non- approved antenna(s) may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of FCC limit and is prohibited.
Installation procedure
Please refer to user’s manual for the detail.
Warning
Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final
output power does not exceed the limit set force inrelevant rules. The
violation of the rule could lead to serious federal penalty. Instructions
d’installation professionnelle.