Cisco Meraki Z3 User Manual

Please note that the serial number is located on the product label at the bottom panel of Z3
Mounting hardware
The supplied wall screws and anchors allow you to mount the gateway on a drywall surface, either vertically or
horizontally.
• For mounting on drywall, use a ¼-in drill bit, then insert the plastic and screw assemblies.
• For mounting on wood or a similar surface, use only the screws.
• Allow the heads of the screws to stick out far enough to be inserted securely into the back of the gateway.
Connecting to WAN
All Meraki Z3 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 gateway, is accessed through a browser running on a
client PC. This web service is used for configuring and monitoring basic ISP/WAN connectivity.
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Cisco Meraki Z3 Specifications

General

Model	Z3
Category	Gateway
WAN Ports	1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Firewall Throughput	100 Mbps
VPN Throughput	50 Mbps
Concurrent VPN Tunnels	5
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Cloud Management	Yes
Wireless	802.11ac
Power	12V DC, 1.5A
Security	Stateful firewall, Content filtering
Humidity	5 to 95% non-condensing

Summary

Z3 Overview

Package Contents

The Z3 Front Panel

Ports and Status Indicators

LED Status Descriptions

Explains the meaning of LED status indicators (flashing white, solid white) for the Z3 device.

The Z3 Back Panel

Back Panel Components

Details the reset button, LAN ports, WAN/Internet port, USB port, and power input on the Z3 back panel.

The Z3 Bottom Panel

Mounting Hardware

Connecting to WAN

Setting Up a Static IP Address

Setting Up a DHCP IP Address

Additional Settings

Setting VLANs

Configures VLAN tagging for WAN uplink on trunk ports, specifying the VLAN ID.

Setting PPPoE

Configures PPPoE authentication for DSL circuits, requiring ISP credentials.

Web Proxy Settings

Enables web proxy for fallback HTTP communication with the Cloud Controller, including authentication.

Configuring Physical Link Settings

Power Efficiency Modes

Regulatory Information

FCC Compliance and Interference Statements

Details FCC compliance, interference rules, and cautions for the Z3 device.

Industry Canada Compliance and Caution Statements

Covers Industry Canada compliance, cautions, and radiation exposure limits for the Z3 device.

NCC Compliance Statement

Provides the NCC compliance statement for low-power radio frequency devices.

Electromagnetic Exposure Limits

Specifies MPE standard values and recommendations for safe operating distance from the Z3 device.