Cisco MERAKI MX65 - User Manual

MX65 Installation Guide
This document describes how to install and set up the MX65 security
appliance. Additional reference documents are available online at:
www.meraki.com/library/products.
MX65 Overview
The Meraki MX65 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 MX65, the following are provided.
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Summary

MX65 Overview

MX65 Hardware Description

Front Panel Status Indicator

Explains the meaning of different LED patterns on the MX65 for status indication.

Back Panel Ports and Power

Details WAN/LAN/PoE+ ports, power input, and their functions and LED indicators.

Side Panel Reset Button

Explains how to use the reset button for reboot or factory reset with a paper clip.

Bottom Panel Overview

Identifies the bottom panel, including the location of the serial number label.

Installation and Mounting

Mounting Hardware Procedure

Details how to mount the appliance on drywall or wood using provided hardware.

WAN Connectivity Configuration

Setting Up Static IP Address

Guides on configuring a static IP address for the local network and WAN.

Setting Up DHCP IP Address

Explains the default DHCP configuration for WAN/ISP connections.

Setting VLANs

Describes VLAN tagging configuration for trunk port WAN uplinks.

Advanced WAN Configuration

Setting up Secondary WAN Interface

Covers configuration for dual WAN, including PPPoE and web proxy settings.

Configuring Physical Link Settings

Covers physical link settings like duplex and data rates for Ethernet ports.

Cisco MERAKI MX65 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco MERAKI
Model	MX65
Category	Firewall
Language	English