MV22 Series Installation Guide

Package Contents 

In addition to the MV camera, the following are provided: 

Starting from the top-left and moving to the bottom-right:

• 1 x MV22
• 3 x mount plate stacking screws
• 2 x 4x4 junction box mount plate screws
• 3 x wall screws
• 1 x 4x4 junction box mount plate
• 1 x base mount plate
• 1 x base mount wall template
• 1 x T6 Torx key
• 3 x wall anchors

Powering the MV22 

The MV22 features a 1000BASE-TX Ethernet port and requires 802.3af PoE minimally for operation. Route the Ethernet cable from an active port on a PoE switch or PoE injector.

Configure Your Network in Dashboard 

The following is a brief overview of the steps to add an MV22 camera to your network. For detailed instructions on setting up, configuring, and managing Meraki Camera networks, refer to the online documentation (https://documentation.meraki.com/MV).

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

2. Locate the network to which you plan to add your cameras, or create a new network if needed.

3. Add your cameras to the selected network. To do this, you will need either your Meraki order number (found on your invoice) or the serial number of each camera. The serial number, which looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx, can be found on the bottom of the camera unit.

4. Verify that the camera has been successfully added by checking under Cameras > Monitor > Cameras.

Check and Configure Firewall Settings 

If a firewall is in place, it must allow outgoing connections on specific ports to designated IP addresses. Refer to latest list of outbound ports and IP addresses for your organization here. 

DNS Configuration 

Each MV22 camera generates a unique domain name for secure direct streaming. These domain names resolve to an A record linked to the camera's private IP address and can be resolved by any public recursive DNS server.

When using an on-site DNS server, allow *.devices.meraki.direct or set up a conditional forwarder. This ensures local domains are not appended to *.devices.meraki.direct and that these requests are forwarded to Google Public DNS.

Assigning IP Addresses  

The MV22 does not support static IP assignment. MV22 units must be added to a subnet with DHCP enabled and available DHCP addresses for proper  operation.

Mounting Instructions 

The MV22 wall mount offers a quick, simple, and flexible way to mount the device in most scenarios. Installation can be completed in a few simple steps:

1. Leave protective plastic sticker on camera bubble.

1. If you are mounting to a 4x4 junction box, first route the Ethernet cable through the hole and affix the 4x4 junction box mount plate using the two white screws. Once done, attach the base mount plate onto the 4x4 junction box mount plate using the three provided screws.

If wall mounting, use template to determine mounting hole locations before screwing in the mount plate. Peel backing from mount template to stick on wall. Use template holes marked with the letter “A” for standard wall mounting. Screw the mounting plate onto the wall in pre-determined locations using the provided wall screws.

2. Connect PoE cable to camera. For cords that will exit the top of the camera, remove the mouse hole cover before routing the cable.

3. Turn the optical dome counter clockwise to unlock from the body and pull outward to remove.

4. Slide camera over top of mount plate and rotate onto mount plate hooks. Secure with Phillips or Torx head safety screw.

5. Observe the status LED on the left side of the camera lens assembly and ensure the camera is connected via Ethernet (solid green) or WiFi (solid blue). A MV must first be provisioned over a wired Ethernet connection before it can be deployed wirelessly. For information on how to connect via WiFi, see the setup guide here.

Your MV22 is equipped with a LED light on the front of the unit to convey information about system functionality and performance.

The various status conditions of a MV are indicated by the following colors and patterns:

• Rainbow (solid, rotating through colors) - MV is booting up.
• Flashing Blue - MV is searching for WiFi network(s).
• Flashing Green - MV is upgrading or initializing for the first time.
• Solid Green - MV is connected via Ethernet. 
• Solid Blue - MV is connected via WiFi.
• Solid Violet - MV has audio recording enabled.
• Solid Amber - MV is unable to connect to Dashboard.

6. Aim the lens and use the Meraki Dashboard to adjust the camera view. The camera sensor and lens can tilt up to 65 degrees, rotate within +/-90 degrees, and pan across 354 degrees. The image can only be rotated 180 degrees using software, with no other software adjustments available. Zoom and focus can be adjusted remotely but cannot be physically changed on the camera. For more information on zooming, refer to the adjusting the Field of View article.

7. Replace optical dome and turn clockwise to lock. Remove the protective plastic cover.