Cisco Meraki MX64 User Manual

MX64 Installation Guide
This document describes how to install and set up the MX64 security
appliance. Additional reference documents are available online at:
www.meraki.com/library/products.
MX64 Overview
The Meraki MX64 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 four LAN connections
• Wall screws and anchors for mounting drywall surface, either
vertically or horizontally
Package contents
In addition to the MX64, the following are provided.
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Cisco Meraki MX64 Specifications

General

Total Stateful Firewall Throughput	250 Mbps
Advanced Security Throughput	100 Mbps
Concurrent VPN Tunnels	50
WAN Interfaces	2 x GbE
LAN Interfaces	4 x GbE

Summary

MX64 Overview

Package Contents

MX64 Front Panel Status

Status Indicator

Describes LED patterns and their meanings for indicating the appliance's status, such as power, connectivity, and firmware upgrades.

MX64 Back Panel Functions

Back Panel Ports and Controls

Details the USB port, LAN ports, WAN/Internet port, Reset button, and Power input on the back of the MX64 appliance.

Mounting and WAN Connection

Mounting Hardware

Instructions for using wall screws and anchors for mounting the appliance on drywall, wood, or similar surfaces.

Connecting to WAN

Describes the requirement for an IP address and accessing the appliance's web service for basic ISP/WAN connectivity.

Setting Up a Static IP Address

Guide to configuring a static IP address by disabling other network services on the client PC.

Network Configuration

Setting Up a DHCP IP Address

Details the default configuration for negotiating a DHCP address from upstream WAN/ISP servers.

Setting VLANs

Instructions for configuring VLAN tagging if the WAN uplink is on a trunk port.

Setting Up Secondary WAN Interface (Dual WAN)

Explains how to toggle the LAN4 port between LAN and Internet functionality.

Setting PPPoE

Steps for PPPoE authentication required for DSL circuits, including connection type and credentials.

Web Proxy Settings

Configuration for enabling web proxy to contact the Cloud Controller if the device falls back to HTTP.

Physical Link Configuration

Configuring Physical Link Settings

Guide to configuring physical link settings on Ethernet ports, including duplex and data rates.