Cisco MERAKI MR57 - Verification, Security, and Radio; Verification and Testing

mounting slots on the mounting bracket. Since the cradle is already mounted to the wall, gently guide the MR57 AP
towards the mounting cradle until it clicks into place.
Physical Security
Depending on your mounting environment, you may want to secure the AP to its mount location. The access point can
be secured in several ways.
Security Hasp
If the AP has been installed using the universal mounting bracket, it can be secured by inserting a padlock in the
security hasp and locking the AP to the mounting bracket.
Kensington Lock
If the universal mounting bracket was not used, the AP can still be secured using a Kensington lock. The access point
contains a hard point that allows it to be secured to any nearby permanent structure using a standard Kensington lock.
Attach a Kensington lock cable to the access point at the hard point on the side of the device. Attach the other end of the
cable to a secure location, such as a pipe or building fixture.
Verify Device Functionality and Test Network Coverage
1. Check LEDs
a. The Power LED should be solid green (or blue, if clients are connected). If it is flashing blue, the firmware is
automatically upgrading and the LED should turn green when the upgrade is completed (normally within a
few minutes). See the "LED Indicators" section for more details. .
b. Note: Your AP 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 AP and verify proper connectivity using the client’s web
browser.
3. Check network coverage
4. Confirm that you have good signal strength throughout your coverage area. You can use the signal strength meter
on a laptop, smartphone, or another wireless device.
Third Radio and 6 GHz Operation
The MR57 is a first of its kind from Meraki MR portfolio with three client-serving Wi-Fi radios capable of operating in 2.4
GHz, 5 GHz, and 5GHz/6Hz frequencies. The third Wi-Fi radio can be configured to operate either in 5 GHz frequency
band or 6 GHz frequency band.
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