Installation Guide for MV23-HW

MV23 Series Overview

The Cisco Meraki MV23 series are network cameras that are exceptionally simple to deploy and configure due to their integration into the Meraki Dashboard and cloud-augmented edge storage. The MV family eliminates complex and costly servers and video recorders required by traditional solutions, removing the limitations typically placed on video surveillance deployments.

Powering the MV23 Series

The MV23 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 injector.

Note: Power over Ethernet supports a maximum cable length of 300 ft (100 m).

Installation Instructions

During first-time setup, the MV23 series will automatically update to the latest stable firmware. Some features may be unavailable until this automatic update is completed.

Mounting Instructions

For most mounting scenarios, the MV23 wall mount provides a quick, simple, and flexible means for mounting your device. The installation should be done in a few simple steps:

Note: Leave the protective plastic cover on the optical dome throughout the installation process to prevent any damage to the dome. The protective cover should be removed once the installation is completed.

Microphone Cut-off Switch

The MV23 Series has a new microphone cut-off switch at the camera's base. This switch can be used to disable audio and override the Dashboard Audio Settings for an added layer of security. If the regulations require disabling audio or Dashboard control for Audio enablement needs to be disabled, the microphone cut-off switch can be leveraged and set to Disabled.

Factory Reset Button

The factory reset button for MV23 series is located on the front of the camera, under the dome.

MV23 Mount using small base plate

• Mount the small base plate onto the wall surface using the paper template provided.
• Use 3x Wall anchor and screws to fix the base plate to the wall.
• The MV23 Series cameras have a button to engage the locking mechanism. Press the button while aligning the camera to the small base plate.
• Twist the camera while holding the button until a click is heard.
• The camera is locked onto the plate and secured.
• Remove the protective cover
• Observe the status LED on the top side of the camera lens assembly and ensure the camera is connected via Ethernet (solid green) or WiFi (solid blue).

An MV must first be provisioned over a wired Ethernet connection before it can be deployed wirelessly. See the setup guide here for information on how to connect via WiFi.

MV23 LED Status Indicator

Your MV23 series is equipped with an LED light on the front of the unit to convey system functionality and performance information.

The following colours and patterns indicate the various status conditions of an MV:

• Rainbow (solid, rotating through colours) - MV is booting up.
• Flashing Blue - MV is searching for WiFi network(s).
• Flashing Green - MV is upgrading or initialising 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 the Dashboard.

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 65 degrees, rotated through a range of +/-90 degrees, and panned through 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.

Note: Never adjust or remove the rubber lens gasket or protective lens guard.