Step 2: Install Your Network Switch & Gateway Router

Introduction

Follow this article for the installation of the Network Switch and the Gateway Router.

Time Required

20 minutes

Tools & Equipment Required

• Box Cutter
• Network Switch
• Gateway Router
• Cat6 Cables

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On this page:

  Locate the Network Switch & Gateway Router box

  Mount the Network Switch & Gateway Router

  Connect the Network Switch & Gateway Router (Internet)

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Locate the Network Switch & Gateway Router box

• Locate the box labelled Network Switch.

• Locate the box labelled Gateway Router.

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Mount the Network Switch & Gateway Router

• If you have a server rack, mount the Network Switch inside it.
  
  
• Place on a flat surface (table preferably) in a position where it will not fall.

• Place the gateway router on top of the switch.

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Connect the Network Switch & Gateway Router (Internet)

• Connect the internet cable into the port labelled "Internet" on the back of the Gateway Router.
  
  
• Connect the power supply to the Gateway Router.

• Once the Gateway Router is installed, connect port 1 on the Gateway to port 1 on the Network Switch.

• Connect power to the Network Switch.

Info

If power is available, the Network Switch and Gateway will boot automatically. These devices will show various LED indicators to show the status of the device, while this is active, please do not remove the power. The below are the LED status meanings:

• Solid orange - Power is applied but the appliance is not connected to the Meraki Dashboard
• Rainbow Color - The appliance is attempting to connect to the Meraki Dashboard
• Flashing White - Firmware upgrade in progress
• Solid White - Fully operational

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