Cisco Meraki MR36 User Manual

MR36 Installation Guide
The Cisco Meraki MR36 are dual-band enterprise class 802.11ax cloud-managed access points. Designed for highest capacity and highest density, the
MR36 meets the needs of the most demanding environments. The access point also includes a third radio dedicated to optimizing the RF environment
and securing the airwaves.
About this Guide
This guide provides instruction on how to install and configure your MR36 access points. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited
troubleshooting procedures. For more wireless installation guides, refer to the wireless installation guides section on our documentation website.
Product Overview
Physical Specifications
MR36
Interfaces
• 1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
• 1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive)
Power
• Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.af compatible)
• Alternative: 12 V DC input
• Power consumption: 15W max (802.3af)
• Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
Environment
• Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
• Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
Physical Security
• Two security screw options (included) (10 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 4.7 mm
head)
• Kensington lock hard point
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Cisco Meraki MR36 Specifications

General

Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	1.7 Gbps
MIMO Configuration	2x2 MU-MIMO
Antenna Type	Integrated omni-directional antennas
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Ethernet Ports	1x Gigabit Ethernet
PoE	802.3af
Mounting Options	Wall, Ceiling
Security	WPA2-Enterprise
Management	Meraki Cloud Management
Weight	450 g

Summary

Security Features

LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode

Safety and Warnings

Configure your Dashboard Network

Check and Set Firmware

Check and Configure Upstream Firewall Settings

Assigning an IP Address

Dynamic Assignment

Explains how to dynamically assign IP addresses using DHCP for Meraki APs.

Static Assignment

Static IP via DHCP Reservations

Installation Instructions

Choose Your Mounting Location

Attach the Mount Cradle

Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount Using Mount Cradle

Drop Ceiling Mount using Mount Cradle

Electrical Junction Box Mount Using Mount Cradle

Getting Power to the AP

Mount the AP

Attach the MR36 AP to the Mount Cradle

Details the process of attaching the MR36 AP to an already installed mount cradle.

Physical Security

Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage

Check LEDs

Guides users on checking the status of the AP's LEDs for functionality and firmware upgrade status.

Verify access point connectivity

Check network coverage

Basic Troubleshooting

Check Radio Functionality by Making the AP a Repeater

Check Ethernet Port Functionality by Connecting to the AP

Check Static IP Address Configuration

Warranty