MV72 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 MV72
• 1 x T10 Torx key
• 1 x desiccant pack
• 4 x wall anchors
• 4 x wall screws
• 1 x base mount plate
• 1 x base mount wall template
• 1 x conduit adapter

Powering the MV72 Series

The MV72 features a 1000BASE-TX Ethernet port and requires 802.3at 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 MV72 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 MV72 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 MV72 does not support static IP assignment. MV72 units must be added to a subnet with DHCP enabled and available DHCP addresses for proper  operation.

Mounting Instructions 

The MV72 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. Carefully loosen all four Torx head security screws and remove the optical dome from the base. There is a tether cable attached to the optical dome and camera base to simplify installation. Remove the desiccant pack included in the camera during product shipment and replace with the provided spare desiccant pack. This is important to prevent moisture accumulating within the sealed optical dome.

2. If you are mounting to a 4x4 junction box, first route the Ethernet cable through the gap and affix the base mount plate to the junction box.

If wall mounting, use template to determine mounting hole locations before screwing in the base 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 base mount plate onto the wall in pre-determined locations using the provided wall screws.

3a. If using conduit adapter, attach the terminal adapter to the conduit adapter. Route the conduit over the water-tight cable gland assembly and terminate at the terminal adapter. Ensure the camera conduit adapter is securely placed on the base mount plate as pictured.

4. Optional: If electing to use MV72's optional external grounding screw, Meraki recommends following the guidelines below:

• Utilize a maximum 20 AWG grounding cable when grounding the camera. 
• The grounding wire should be bonded, with a solid connection, to both the grounding screw and an earth ground. 
• Make sure that the ground source is not corroded or rusted.
• If a grounding slug is available nearby, Meraki recommends that it is used. 

5. Slide camera over top of base mount plate. Secure all three Torx head security screws. Remove the mouse hole cover if using conduit adapter.

6. 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 MV72 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 not able to connect to Dashboard.

7. Aim the lens.  Look through the camera on the Meraki Dashboard to fine tune the picture. The camera sensor and lens unit can be physically tilted through a range of 65 degrees, rotated through a range of +/-90 degrees, and panned through a range of 354 degrees. The image can only be rotated by 180 degrees in software and no other adjustments can be made. Zoom and focus can be adjusted remotely and can not be adjusted physically on the camera. For more information on zooming, refer to the adjusting the Field of View article.

8. Replace optical dome and completely secure all four Torx head security screws. Remove the protective plastic cover.