Cisco MERAKI MR30H Installation Manual

Cisco MERAKI MR30H Installation Manual

Dual-band 802.11ac cloud-managed access point with integrated ethernet switch

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MR30H Installation Guide
The Cisco Meraki MR30H is a dual-band 802.11ac cloud-managed access point with integrated Ethernet switch.
Designed for room wireless and wired connectivity, the MR30H is easy to install on the wall on a single gang box, and is
the first cloud managed hospitality AP.

Package Contents

The MR30H package contains the following:
MR30H Cloud-Managed Access Point
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  • Page 1: Package Contents

    The Cisco Meraki MR30H is a dual-band 802.11ac cloud-managed access point with integrated Ethernet switch. Designed for room wireless and wired connectivity, the MR30H is easy to install on the wall on a single gang box, and is the first cloud managed hospitality AP.
  • Page 2 Mount cradle Mount Kit • Wall screws, wall screw anchors, and security screws • Eject/Security Screw tool...
  • Page 3: Security Features

    LAN Access Ports The MR30H features 4x LAN ports labeled 1 through 4. Port 1 may provide 802.3af out to a end device if the MR30H is powered via a 802.3at power source. Configuration details can be found in the AP port profiles article.
  • Page 4: Power Source Options

    Factory Reset Button If the button is pressed and held for at least five seconds and then released, the MR30H will reboot and be restored to its original factory settings by deleting all configuration information stored on the unit.
  • Page 5: Led Indicators

    System Status The MR30H is equipped with a multi-color LED light on the front of the unit on the top right to convey information about system functionality and performance. The LED shines through the faceplate of the AP and is not visible when either disabled via Run Dark mode or powered off.
  • Page 6: Pre-Install Preparation

    1. Attach your MR30H to power and a wired Internet connection. See the "Power the MR30H" section for details. 2. The MR30H will turn on and the LED will glow solid orange. If the unit does not require a firmware upgrade, the LED will turn either green (no clients associated) or blue (clients associated) within thirty seconds.
  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    AP) or over a wired connection. 2. If using a wired connection, connect the client machine to the MR30H either through a PoE switch or a PoE Injector. If using a PoE switch, plug an Ethernet cable into the MR30H’s Ethernet jack, and the other end into a PoE switch.
  • Page 8 Attach the MR30H to the Mount Cradle To attach the MR30H to the mount cradle properly, line up the top edge of the AP with the top tab of the mount cradle. Since the cradle is already mounted to the wall, guide the MR30H towards the top tab and insert the top...
  • Page 9 Then adjust the MR30H to guide the MR30H’s bottom slot into the cradle’s bottom tab until it clicks into place. Once in place, the MR30H should be secured to the cradle by using one of the included screws in the cradle’s...
  • Page 10 Secure the MR30H Depending on your mounting environment, you may want to secure the MR30H to its mount location. Your MR30H can be secured via security screw (Torx security screws are included).
  • Page 11 Ejecting MR30H from mount plate To release the MR30H from the mount cradle, first remove the security screw that secures the MR30H to the cradle’s bottom tab. While holding the MR30H with one hand, use the eject tool to trigger the release mechnisim. Then remove...
  • Page 12: Verify Device Functionality And Test Network Coverage

    Note: Your MR30H must have an active route to the Internet to check and upgrade its firmware. 2. Verify access point connectivity a. Use any 802.11 client device to connect to the MR30H and verify proper connectivity using the client’s web browser.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Reference the MR Product Page for additional information and troubleshooting tips.

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