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MX65W Installation Guide
This document describes how to install and set up the MX65W security
appliance. Additional reference documents are available online at:
www.meraki.com/library/products.
MX65W Overview
The Meraki MX65W is an enterprise security appliance designed for
distributed deployments that require remote administration. It is ideal for
network administrators who demand both ease of deployment and a
state-of-the-art feature set. This appliance provides the following new
features:
• USB port, to support approved 3G/4G cards for failover to cellular
networks.
• Support for eight LAN connections
• Support for two additional PoE+ LAN ports
• Wall screws and anchors for mounting drywall surface, either
vertically or horizontally
Package contents
In addition to the MX65W, the following are provided.
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Summary of Contents for Cisco MEREAKI MX65W
- Page 1 MX65W Installation Guide This document describes how to install and set up the MX65W security appliance. Additional reference documents are available online at: www.meraki.com/library/products. MX65W Overview The Meraki MX65W is an enterprise security appliance designed for distributed deployments that require remote administration. It is ideal for network administrators who demand both ease of deployment and a state-of-the-art feature set.
- Page 2 The MX65W front panel Status Indicator The MX65W uses an LED to inform the user of the device's status. LED patterns and their meanings are described below. LED Status Meaning Power is applied but the appliance is not connected to Solid orange the Meraki Dashboard The appliance is attempting to connect to Meraki...
- Page 3 Additional functions on the back panel are described below, from left to right. WAN / Internet ports These two ports provide connectivity to the WAN. These 8 ports provide connectivity to computers, printers, access points, or Ethernet switches. LAN ports A steady green LED indicates bidirectional connectivity, and flashing green indicates traffic.
- Page 4 Insert a paper clip if a reset is required. • Press for 1 second to delete a downloaded configuration and reboot. Reset button • Press and hold for more than 10 seconds to force a full factory reset. USB 2.0 for 3G/4G wireless cards. Traffic status is USB port indicated by the USB LED.
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Page 5: Connecting To Wan
Mounting hardware The supplied wall screws and anchors allow you to mount the appliance on a drywall surface, either vertically or horizontally. The distance between the holes you drill should be 5-1/8 inches (13 cm). • For mounting on drywall, use a ¼-in drill bit, then insert the plastic and screw assemblies. •... -
Page 6: Additional Settings
Additional settings Please note that all these settings below are accessible only via the local management console. Setting VLANs If your WAN uplink is on a trunk port, choose VLAN tagging > Use VLAN tagging and enter the appropriate value for VLAN ID for your network.