Meraki MX68W User Manual

Meraki MX68W Installation Guide
This document describes how to install and set up the MX68W security appliance. Additional reference
documents are available online at: www.meraki.com/library/products.
MX68W Overview
The Meraki MX68W (model: MX68W-HW) 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:
 2.4-Ghz (2 spatial streams) and 5-GHz (2 spatial streams) radios for 802.11abgn/ac support.
 USB port, to support approved 3G/4G cards for failover to cellular networks.
 Support for 10 LAN connections (2 of 10 offer 802.3at support)
 Wall screws and anchors for mounting drywall surface, either vertically or horizontally
MX68W Operational Temperature: 32
o
F to 104
o
F (0
o
C to 40
o
C)
Package Contents
In addition to the MX68W-HW, the following are provided.
The MX68W front panel

Meraki MX68W Specifications

General

Model	MX68W
Category	Firewall
Firewall Throughput	450 Mbps
VPN Throughput	200 Mbps
Max VPN Tunnels	50
Max Clients	50
Integrated Wireless	802.11ac Wave 2
Power Supply	External power adapter
Recommended Clients	50
WAN Interfaces	2 x GbE
Concurrent VPN Tunnels	50
Maximum VLANs	16
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing

Summary

MX68W Overview

Ports and Status Indicators

LED Status Indicators

Describes device status via single LED (Power Up, Connecting, Connected, Upgrading).

MX68W Back Panel Ports

LAN Ports Description

Ten ports for connectivity, two with PoE+ support.

Internet Ports Description

Two ports for WAN connectivity.

MX68W Bottom Panel Features

Restore Button Functionality

Used for configuration deletion, reboot, or full factory reset.

Mounting Hardware Instructions

Drywall Mounting Procedure

Use wall screws, anchors, 165mm spacing, 1/4-in drill bit.

Wood Surface Mounting

Use screws only, allowing heads to protrude.

Connecting to the WAN

IP Address Configuration

Static IP Setup

Configure static IP via local web service, disabling other network services.

DHCP IP Setup

Default; plug WAN/Internet port to circuit and wait for address.

Additional Network Settings

Setting VLANs

Setting PPPoE

Web Proxy and Physical Link Settings

Physical Link Settings