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Z4/Z4C Series Hardware Installation Guide
The document offers a detailed hardware installation guide for the Meraki Z4 and Z4C series teleworker gateways,
covering mounting options, port connections, and LED indicators, facilitating a straightforward setup process for
deploying secure and reliable remote work solutions.
About this Guide
This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Z4/Z4C series device. This guide also provides
mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. For more Z-series device installation guides, refer to the
Z-series
installation guides section
Product Overview
The Cisco Meraki Z-Series teleworker gateway is an enterprise class firewall, VPN gateway and router. Each model
offers wireless connectivity, five gigabit ethernet ports, including a built-in PoE-enabled port for VoIP phones and other
powered devices. Each model is designed to securely extend the power of Meraki cloud managed networking to almost
any location. With a built-in LTE modem, the Z4C simplifies any deployment that requires a backup cellular uplink, or is
positioned in a remote location.
Features
• Managed via Cisco Meraki Dashboard
• Automatic Firmware upgrades
• Automatic WAN Failover to Cellular Uplink
• L3/L7 Stateful Firewall
on our documentation website.
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- Page 1 Product Overview The Cisco Meraki Z-Series teleworker gateway is an enterprise class firewall, VPN gateway and router. Each model offers wireless connectivity, five gigabit ethernet ports, including a built-in PoE-enabled port for VoIP phones and other powered devices.
- Page 2 • 1:1 and 1:Many NAT • Configurable VLANs / DHCP support • Static Routing • Client VPN endpoint • Meraki AutoVPN and L2TP/IPSec VPN endpoint • Custom Traffic Shaping • Historical Client Usage statistics • Netflow support • Syslog integration •...
- Page 3 Physical Specifications RJ45 WAN Interfaces 1x Dedicated GbE RJ45 1x Dedicated GbE RJ45 Cellular WAN Interfaces Built-in Cellular Uplink LAN Interfaces - Dedicated 4x Dedicated GbE RJ45 4x Dedicated GbE RJ45 Wireless Radio Information WiFi 6 2x2 MU-MIMO WiFi 6 2x2 MU-MIMO 2 x 2 MU-MIMO with two spatial 2 x 2 MU-MIMO with two spatial streams...
- Page 4 0°C - 45°C 0°C - 45°C -4°F - 158°F -4°F - 158°F Storage and Transportation Temperature -20°C - 70°C -20°C - 70° C Humidity 5% to 95% 5% to 95% * Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11ax operation.
- Page 5 Accessories Accessory Description MA-PWR-50WAC 1x 50W Power Adapter (Z4/Z4C) MA-PWR-CORD-US 1x AC Power Cable, US plug MA-PWR-CORD-EU 1x AC Power Cable, EU plug MA-PWR-CORD-UK 1x AC Power Cable, UK plug MA-PWR-CORD-AU 1x AC Power Cable, AU plug Product View and Physical Features Package Contents In addition to the Z4/Z4C device, the following are provided:...
- Page 6 Power Adapter (No Power Cable) Power Adapter (No Power Cable) 1x CAT5e Ethernet Cables 1x CAT5e Ethernet Cables SIM ejector tool Front Panel Status Indicator The Z4C uses a single LED to inform the user of the device's status. LED Status Meaning Power is applied but the appliance is not Solid orange...
- Page 7 The appliance is attempting to connect to Meraki Rainbow Colors Dashboard Flashing White Firmware upgrade in progress Fully operational/connected, uplink actively Solid White using wired WAN Fully operational/connected, uplink actively Solid Purple (Z4C only) using cellular failover Back Panel Additional functions on the back panel are described below, from left to right. Insert a paper clip if a reset is required.
- Page 8 A steady green LED indicates bidirectional connectivity, and flashing green indicates traffic. [Far right Ethernet port] One of the LAN port provides PoE+ for connectivity to computers, printers, access points, or Ethernet switches, up PoE+ Port to 30W of PoE power. A steady green LED indicates bidirectional connectivity, and flashing green indicates traffic.
- Page 9 These 4 ports provide connectivity to computers, printers, access points, or Ethernet switches. LAN ports A steady green LED indicates bidirectional connectivity, and flashing green indicates traffic. One of the LAN port provides PoE+ for connectivity to computers, printers, access points, or Ethernet switches, up to 30W of PoE PoE+ Port power.
- Page 10 Please note that the serial number is located on the product label on the bottom panel of the Z4C Pre-install Preparation You should complete the following steps before going on-site to perform an installation. Configure your Dashboard Network The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add an Z4/Z4C to your network. For detailed instructions about creating, configuring and managing Meraki networks, refer to our Managing Dashboard Networks document.
- Page 11 Check and Set Firmware To ensure your Z4/Z4C performs optimally immediately following installation, it is recommended that you facilitate a firmware upgrade prior to mounting your Z4/Z4C. 1. Attach your Z4/Z4C to power and a wired Internet connection. 2. The Z4/Z4C will turn on and the power LED will glow solid orange. 3.
- Page 12 Connecting to WAN All Meraki Z4/Z4C devices must have an IP address. This section describes how to configure your local area network before you deploy it. A local management web service, running on the appliance, is accessed through a browser running on a client PC.
- Page 13 1. Power off the Z4C. Swapping/installing SIM cards while the Z4C is powered on may cause unexpected behavior or error. 2. Open the SIM tray using the SIM card removal tool included in the box 3. Insert a nano SIM card (4FF size) and close the SIM tray 4.
- Page 14 If you are still experiencing hardware issues, please contact Cisco Meraki support by logging in to dashboard and using the Help option near the top of the page, then opening and email case or calling using the contact information on that...
- Page 15 If your Cisco Meraki device fails and the problem cannot be resolved by troubleshooting, contact support to address the issue. Once support determines that the device is in a failed state, they can process an RMA and send out a replacement device free of charge.
- Page 16 • The equipment is subject to installation and maintenance by specialists with the appropriate qualifications, sufficient specialized knowledge, and skills. • Rules and conditions for the sale of equipment are determined by the terms of contracts concluded by Cisco or authorized Cisco partners with equipment buyers.