Cisco MX450 User Manual

MX450 Installation Guide
This document describes how to install and set up the MX450 security appliance. Additional reference documents are available online at: www.meraki.com/
library/products.
MX450 Overview
The Meraki MX450 is an enterprise security appliance designed for distributed networks that require remote administration. It is ideal for network administrators
who demand both ease of deployment and a state-of-the-art feature set. The MX450 appliance provides the following new features:
• Two dedicated uplink SFP+10GbE ports
• Support for eight configurable GbE(RJ45), eight GbE SFP and eight 10GbE SFP+ connections
• USB port, to support approved 3G/4G cards for failover to cellular networks
• 128GB (SSD) cache storage
• Dedicated management port
• Front-panel rack mounts
Package Contents
In addition to the MX450, the following are provided:
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Cisco MX450 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	MX450
Category	Modem
Language	English

Summary

MX450 Overview

MX450 Front Panel Features

Ports and Status Indicators

Explains front panel LEDs for power, USB, HA status, and the reset button functionality.

Physical Installation and Safety

Mounting Hardware

Details rack screw sets, nuts, and ventilation clearance requirements for installation.

Safety Guidelines

Provides warnings regarding power disconnection and optical transceiver usage.

WAN and Network Configuration

Setting Up a Static IP Address

Steps to configure a static IP address via the appliance's web service.

Setting Up a DHCP IP Address

Describes default DHCP configuration via upstream WAN/ISP servers.

Setting VLANs

Configuration for VLAN tagging on trunk ports for network setup.

Setting PPPoE

Steps for PPPoE authentication required for DSL circuit connections.

Web Proxy Settings

Configuration for using web proxy for fallback HTTP communication.

Configuring Physical Link Settings

Options to configure Ethernet port link settings like duplex and data rates.