MR Quick-Start

Log in to the Meraki dashboard (http://dashboard.meraki.com). If this is your first time, create a new account.

Find the dashboard network to which you plan to add your APs, or create a new network.

Add your APs to your network. You will need your Meraki order number (found on your invoice if you ordered directly from Meraki; it usually has nine characters) or the serial number of each AP (which looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx and is found on the bottom of the unit). You will also need your Enterprise Cloud license key, which you should have received via email from shipping@meraki.com or your authorized Meraki distributor (which also looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx).

Once an AP is added to a network, the network will self-configure an SSID for ease of use and deployment. It is strongly recommended to review this SSID and make any configuration changes desired prior to connecting the APs to the LAN.

Make any additional configuration changes under the Configure section of the dashboard network. Be sure to review the SSIDs, Access Control, and Firewall & Traffic Shaping configuration pages.

Unpack your AP and attach it to power (via adapter or PoE) and a wired connection with internet access.

After powering on, your AP will request an IP by DHCP, reach out to the Meraki cloud through the internet (check the Configuring Firewall Settings to Allow Meraki Cloud-Management Access section for details about the minimum internet access the AP's will need) and download the latest software. This may take up to an hour, depending on the internet connection speed. While upgrading, the AP's power LED will flash blue. Once the AP has checked into the dashboard, the LED will turn green.

Once the AP is upgraded, ensure that an IP address is assigned to the AP correctly (see below).

You're done!