Cisco Meraki Z1

Z1 Installation Guide
This document describes how to install and set up the Z1 teleworker gateway. Additional reference documents are
available online at: www.meraki.com/library/products.
Z1 Overview
The Meraki Z1 is an enterprise teleworker gateway designed for telecommuting employees and IT staff. It is also a great
all-in-one device to test the capabilities of Meraki's cloud-managed networking. This gateway provides the following
features:
• Support for four LAN connections
• Dual-concurrent 802.11n radios for wireless connections
• Wall screws and anchors for mounting drywall surface, either vertically or horizontally
Package contents
In addition to the Z1, the following are provided.
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Cisco Meraki Z1 Specifications

General

Category	Gateway
Form Factor	Desktop
Maximum Wireless Throughput	300 Mbps
Concurrent VPN tunnels	5
Power Supply	12V DC
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Model	Meraki Z1
WAN Ports	1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Wireless Standards	802.11a/b/g/n

Summary

Z1 Overview

Package Contents

Details the items included with the Meraki Z1 teleworker gateway.

Z1 Front Panel

Ports and Status Indicators

Explains the single LED and its meaning for device status.

Z1 Back Panel

Reset Button Functionality

Describes how to use the reset button for reboot or factory reset.

Z1 Bottom Panel

Mounting Hardware

Provides instructions for mounting the Z1 gateway using supplied hardware.

WAN Connectivity Setup

Static IP Address Configuration

Steps to configure a static IP address for WAN connectivity.

DHCP IP Address Configuration

How to configure the Z1 for DHCP-based WAN connectivity.

VLAN Tagging Configuration

Instructions for setting up VLAN tagging for WAN uplinks.

Advanced Network Settings

PPPoE Configuration

Steps to configure PPPoE authentication for DSL connections.

Web Proxy Settings

How to enable and configure web proxy settings for cloud communication.

Physical Link Settings

How to configure Ethernet port speed, duplex, and autonegotiation.

Power Management

Power Efficiency Modes

Details the power consumption in off, standby, and operational modes.