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MX65 Installation Guide
Note - The MX18.1 firmware release will be the maximum running build
for MX64, MX64W, MX65, MX65W, MX84, MX100, and vMX100
platforms. These platforms will not run MX 18.2 and above firmware
builds. We recommend you stay up to date with all the latest features
with the next-generation hardware platforms. Please consult your
sales representative for more information on the latest hardware
and software releases. Thank you
This document describes how to install and set up the MX65 security
appliance. Additional reference documents are available online at:
www.meraki.com/library/products.
MX65 Overview
The Meraki MX65 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 eight LAN connections
• Support for two additional PoE+ LAN ports
• Wall screws and anchors for mounting drywall surface, either
vertically or horizontally
Package contents
In addition to the MX65, the following are provided.
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Table of Contents
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Summary of Contents for Cisco Meraki MX65W
- Page 1 MX65 Installation Guide Note - The MX18.1 firmware release will be the maximum running build for MX64, MX64W, MX65, MX65W, MX84, MX100, and vMX100 platforms. These platforms will not run MX 18.2 and above firmware builds. We recommend you stay up to date with all the latest features with the next-generation hardware platforms.
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Page 2: Status Indicator
The MX65 front panel Status Indicator The MX65 uses an LED to inform the user of the device's status. LED patterns and their meanings are described below. LED Status Meaning Power is applied but the appliance is not connected to Solid orange the Meraki Dashboard The appliance is attempting to connect to Meraki... - Page 3 printers, access points, or Ethernet switches. A steady green LED indicates bidirectional connectivity, and flashing green indicates traffic. These 2 LAN ports provide connectivity to computers, printers, access points, or Ethernet switches. PoE+ Ports Each port outputs up to 30W of PoE power. A steady green LED indicates bidirectional connectivity, and flashing green indicates traffic.
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Page 4: Mounting Hardware
The MX65 bottom panel Please note that the serial number is located on the product label at the bottom panel of MX65 Mounting hardware The supplied wall screws and anchors allow you to mount the appliance on a drywall surface, either vertically or horizontally. -
Page 5: Additional Settings
5. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway IP and DNS server information. Setting up a DHCP IP address By default all MX devices are configured to DHCP from upstream WAN / ISP servers. Simply plug the MX's WAN / Internet port to your upstream circuit and wait a few minutes for the unit to negotiate a DHCP address. - Page 6 Configuring physical link settings To configure physical link settings on the Ethernet ports, click Local status > Ethernet configuration. You can enable half duplex, full duplex, and autonegotiation, as well as set 10- or 100-Mbps data rates.