Setup your phone and computer at home

Now that your Meraki is connected to your router or cable modem, it's time to put your computer back together.  Connecting the computer, monitor, and IP phone can be a simple process with a little bit of planning.  First, you will need to determine a location where the computer will be setup.  This location typically needs to be within 6 to 10 feet of where the Meraki was connected so that the network ethernet cable can reach between the computer and the Meraki. 

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Connect the phone

If you brought your phone home, it can now be connected. Connect a cable to the port labeled NETWORK above.  The other end of this cable will plug into port #5 of the Meraki.  This will supply both power and connectivity to your phone. 

Plug in the computer

First, place the computer on a suitable work surface. There will need to be adequate room for cables, phone, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. You will also need to ensure there is power available at the location. Your power cable and/or power adapter should look like one of the above. 

Reconnect the cables

If you are using a small form factor desktop, as shown above, connect the following cables. From left to right, these are: ethernet (Connect your computer from the ethernet port to the port #4 of the Meraki ), 2x USB (from keyboard and mouse), Video cable (from monitor. Display port, you may also have a VGA or other type of connector, match it to the open port on the back of the computer), and finally the power adapter.

Reconnect the cables


If you have a workstation tower, as shown above, the same cables are there in a slightly different order. Match the cable up with the port type on the back of the computer. USB connected devices, such as the mouse and keyboard, can be plugged into any of the open USB ports on the front or rear of the computer.

Connect the monitor

If you've connected all the cables shown in previous steps, find the video cable coming from the back of the computer. It will look like one of the cables shown above. Connect this to the bottom-rear panel on the monitor. There will be several ports, but it should only fit one of them. Once the video cable is connected, connect the power cable (similar to photo 1 on this page) and plug it into the wall outlet or surge protector. 

Meraki Connectivity

Verify your Meraki has all the cables connected correctly. Above, Left to right: Port 1 - goes to cable modem or router. Ports 2 and 3 are disabled and can not be used. Port 4 - Connected to your Baptist PC  Port 5 - Connected to your Cisco IP Phone.   Far right - Power adapter.  The Meraki should have a solid white light showing on the front (side with no cables) when properly connected and online.

Support and Troubleshooting

For all support requests and troubleshooting assistance, please contact the Service Desk at 1-800-315-3020.