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MV71 Installation Guide
MV71 Overview
The Cisco Meraki MV71 is an IP66/IK10 rated networked camera that is exceptionally simple to deploy and configure
due to its integration into the Meraki Dashboard and the use of cloud augmented edge storage. The MV family
eliminates the complex and costly servers and video recorders required by traditional solutions which removes the
limitations typically placed on video surveillance deployments.

Package Contents

In addition to the MV camera, the following are provided:

Ethernet Port

The MV71 features a 100BASE-TX Ethernet port that supports 802.3at PoE.
Pre-Install Preparation
You should complete the following steps before going on-site to perform an installation.
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  • Page 1: Package Contents

    MV71 Installation Guide MV71 Overview The Cisco Meraki MV71 is an IP66/IK10 rated networked camera that is exceptionally simple to deploy and configure due to its integration into the Meraki Dashboard and the use of cloud augmented edge storage. The MV family eliminates the complex and costly servers and video recorders required by traditional solutions which removes the limitations typically placed on video surveillance deployments.
  • Page 2: Installation Instructions

    *.devices.meraki.direct and that these domain requests are forwarded to Google public DNS. Assigning IP Addresses At this time, the MV71 does not support static IP assignment. MV71 units must be added to a subnet that uses DHCP and has available DHCP addresses to operate correctly. Installation Instructions Note: Each MV71 comes with an instruction pamphlet within the box.
  • Page 3: Install The Mv71

    Install the MV71 1. Leave the protective plastic sticker on camera bubble. Loosen the four exterior Torx screws to open the dome cover using the provided Torx wrench. 2. Hinge the dome cover off of the base and detach it from the dome cover retainer bracket before installing camera.
  • Page 4 4. Peel the double sided tape backing from the mounting template to stick it on the wall in the desired mounting location. Use template to determine mounting holes before installing the mount plate. 5. If using the side cable exit, remove side outlet cover (A) by unscrewing phillips screw. If using conduit (B), replace side outlet cover with side outlet bushing for conduit adapters (C).
  • Page 5 6. Discard the rubber plug seal at the back of the camera. Unscrew the cable gland cap to disassemble the cable gland. Pass a PoE RJ45 cable (recommended cable gauge 3.5 ~ 5 mm) through the cable gland components before reassembling to create a moisture proof seal.
  • Page 6 9. Temporarily unsnap the plastic lens guard before adjusting lens angle. 10. Aim the lens. Look through the camera on the Meraki Dashboard to fine tune the picture. The camera sensor and lens unit can be physically tilted through a range of 65 degrees, rotated through a range of 350 degrees, and panned through a range of 350 degrees.
  • Page 7 11. Replace lens guard by snapping it back down around the lens adjustment thumb screws. 12. Replace dome cover by reattaching it to the dome cover retainer bracket and hinging it closed.
  • Page 8: Powering The Mv71

    13. Fasten four exterior Torx screws to seal the camera housing. Remove protective plastic sticker from camera bubble. Powering the MV71 Remove the cable guard on the bottom of the MV71 and route the Ethernet cable from an active port on a 802.3af PoE switch or PoE injector.
  • Page 9 • Flashing Green (2 second interval) - MV is upgrading or initializing for the first time. • Solid Green - MV is operating nominally.

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