Internet/WIFI
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Meraki LED status indicator guide
PURPOSE Proved a guide to the LED light status indicators for the following Meraki Equipment: MX78 Security Gateway, MS255 Network Switch, MG51 Cellular Gateway, MR78 WAP, MR26 WAP, MT20 Door Sensor, PROCESS MX Security Gateway LED Status Indicators LED's are located on the front of the device on the left hand side. LED Color Status Meaning Solid Orange Power is applied but the appliance is not connected to the Meraki Dashboard Rainbow The appliance is attempting to connect to Meraki Dashboard Flashing White Firmware upgrade in progress Solid White Fully operational & connected, uplink actively using wired WAN Solid Purple Fully operational & connected, uplink actively using integrated cellular failover MG Cellular Gateway LED Status Indicators The MG series of devices use an LED to inform the user of the device's status. LED patterns and their meanings are described below. LED Color Status Meaning Solid Orange Power is applied but the appliance is not connected to the Meraki Dashboard Rainbow The appliance is attempting to connect to the Meraki Dashboard Flashing White Firmware upgrade in progress Solid White Fully operational & connected to LAN Solid Purple Fully operational & connected to cellular network MS Network Switch Ports and Status Indicators Power LED is located on the far left hand side of the network switch. When the device powers on, all the Internet LEDs flash twice. LED Color Status Meaning Solid Orange Power indicator - Switch is unable to connect to the Meraki Cloud Flashing White Firmware upgrade in progress Solid White Fully operational & connected to Meraki Cloud No Light Switch does not have power N/A Restore button to clear switch IP and local configuration settings Off Switch Port - No Link is detected, no cable in port Solid Orange Switch Port - Cable in Port - Speeds 10/100Mbps (1Gbps of SFP+) Solid Green Switch Port - Cable in Port - Speeds 1Gbps (10Gbps of SFP+) [Outdoor] MR Wireless Access Point (WAP) LED Status Indicators The MR76 may be operated in “Run Dark” mode for additional security and to reduce the visibility of the access point. In this mode, the LED will not be illuminated. This mode may be enabled through the Meraki dashboard. Your MR76 LED light is on the bottom edge of the unit to convey information about system functionality and performance LED Color Status Meaning Solid Orange AP is booting (permanent orange suggests hardware issue) Rainbow AP is initializing or scanning Blinking Blue AP is upgrading Solid Green AP in gateway mode with no clients connected Solid Blue AP in gateway mode with clients connected Blinking Orange AP can't find uplink [Indoor] MR Wireless Access Point (WAP) LED Status Indicators Your MR28 LED light is on the front of the unit to convey information about system functionality and performance The MR28 may be operated in “Run Dark” mode for additional security and to reduce the visibility of the access point. In this mode, the LED's will not be illuminated. This mode may be enabled through Meraki dashboard. NOTE: Blinking Green LED indicates that the device is in site survey mode. Please see the Conducting Site Surveys with MR Access Points for more details. LED Color Status Meaning Solid Orange AP is booting (permanent orange suggest hardware issue) Rainbow AP is initializing or scanning Blinking Blue AP is upgrading Solid Green AP in gateway mode with no clients connected Solid Blue AP in gateway mode with clients connected Blinking Orange AP can't find uplink MT Door Sensor LED Status Indicators NOTE: To conserve battery life, the LEDs on the MT20 are not always on. LED Color Status Meaning Rainbow MT is initializing or looking for gateway Solid Green Connect to a gateway Solid Amber MT could not find a gateway to connect to. Flashing Green MT is upgrading firmware Flashing Amber MT is running on low battery HISTORY Revised Date Revised By Revisions 11/14/2024 Orrey Bohn Created Document 1/14/2025 Andrew Poskey Moved folders and updated formatting 3/13/2025 Andrew Updated title formatting
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Network cable color guide for stores
PURPOSE To standardize Mister installations and assist with troubleshooting issues, use the guide below and checklist when installing CAT5 cables. PROCESS Color Guide Two (2) Orange IT Cabinet to tunnel controller (relay station) One (1) Gray IT Cabinet to each kiosk One (1) Black IT Cabinet to each gate One (1) Purple IT Cabinet to each gate camera One (1) Blue (shielded) Computer rack to send station White IT Cabinet to each WAP IT Cabinet to Dayforce timeclock RFID reader to kiosk (plus 2 pair 20g wire) Green IT Cabinet to Phone Pink (If Applicable) IT Cabinet to No Pile ups Yellow IT Cabinet to tunnel controller (relay station) 4/22 alarm wire (shielded) Sonar to tunnel controller (relay station) NOTE: 120v circuit to the send station and Help Bell Store Cable Runs Station/Cable Type Send Station - Blue Shielded CAT5 and 120v Power Sonar - 4/22 Alarm Wire (Shielded) WAP - White CAT5 Tunnel Controller - 2 Orange CAT5, 1 Yellow CAT5 Time Clock - White CAT5 Kiosk - Gray CAT5 Kiosk Gate - Black CAT5 Kiosk RFID - White CAT5, 2 - 20g wire Kiosk Camera - Purple CAT5
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How to terminate/create network cable
PURPOSE Provide instructions on how to properly terminate a network cable PROCESS Gather all materials Network cable Connector - RJ45 Crimping tool Wire cutters/strippers After all materials are gathered and cable has been run to the necessary location we can start terminating the cable ends. Strip the outside wire approximately 1/2 in from the end of the cable. NOTE: Do not cut the colored strands inside as this will prevent the cable from working. Next is to order the smaller internal wires in the proper order. Mister uses the T568B connection order. Orange/White Orange Green/White Blue Blue/White Green Brown/White Brown Next, insert the ordered cables into the connector. Make sure to insert the cables in as far as they can to verify proper connections Now crimp the connector using the crimp tool The cable is now ready for testing and use.
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How to submit an IT ticket for a blocked website
PURPOSE This document outlines how to submit a support ticket for any issues relating to a website or to internet traffic that is blocked on the CDE network. PROCESS What is the CDE Network? Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) or the Point of Sale (POS) devices that process credit card transactions (Sales), such as: Kiosks, Tablets, Send Station, POS, and Server On a Meraki Switch this includes any device connected to ports 1-24 on the switch On a Dell Switch this includes any device connected to port 7-12 & 17-38 on the switch I am trying to get to a website, but it is blocked If you are trying to get to any non-approved website from the server, it will be blocked per our network security regulations. This will happen on all POS devices such as: Kiosks, Tablets, Send Station, POS, and Server. You can switch over to the manager computer for any and all internet browsing necessary to conduct day-to-day business. I need to allow a new service or site access If a new service or site is necessary for POS functionality from any of the POS devices (i.e., tablet, server, kiosk, send station, or POS) please follow the instructions below: Follow the same steps as below: Submit a Ticket and include the reasoning for the request. Submit a Ticket If something is not working properly that is necessary for POS functionality, please follow the instructions below: Browse to the Mister IT Support Portal Click on Report a New IT Issue Complete the Form as indicated Requestor: Site Email Address Subject: Service Blocked Store/Region/HQ: Where is this happening? Category: Internet/WIFI/Network Sub-Category: Firewall Description: Enter as much detail as possible for what you are trying to do and what is happening, this will help find the resolution as quickly as possible. When completed in full, click on Submit The ticket will escalate to Mister IT Support and will be handled per the standard procedure for a Severity 0 ticket. PROCEDURE - IT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS NOTE: If unable to process transactions or credit cards please call Mister IT (888-422-7343) as a site down to resolve the issue quickly.
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How to test backup internet at stores
PURPOSE This document explains how to test a store’s internet connection via Netgear LM1200. PROCESS Go to the IT rack and find the Meraki and the Netgear NOTE: Both are usually located on the top shelf Make sure the Netgear is connected to Meraki Firewall on port Internet 2. On the Meraki Firewall find the Cat 5 cable (usually a yellow cable) connected to Port Internet 1. Unplug it. Go to the manager’s PC and open the Command Prompt Search “Command Prompt” in the search bar by the Windows icon. In the Command Prompt window, type “ping 8.8.8.8 -t” and press “Enter”. This will generate “Request timed out” error messages. After getting the error messages, let the command run for about 10 minutes. The Netgear should start up automatically and a message similar to the one below should show. This confirms the backup internet is operational and a solid white LED light should be on the front of the Meraki Firewall Go back to the computer rack and plug the Cat 5 cable back into the Port Internet 1 on the Meraki Firewall. (Yellow Cable) Return to the manager’s PC and make sure you are still getting a reply in the command prompt. If you are, perform a Google search to confirm the store has internet (e.g., Google “Mister Car Wash”). If the reply in the command prompt still shows “Request timed out”, make sure the Cat 5 cable is plugged into the Port Internet 1 on the Meraki Firewall. If this doesn’t fix the issue, contact Mister IT. Close the Command Prompt app.
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How to verify WIFI signal strength
PURPOSE This document explains how to verify Wi-Fi signal strength. PROCESS Close out of Micrologic software. From the desktop, look at the taskbar contents in the lower right-hand corner. NOTE: If the taskbar is not shown, click the bottom of the screen to make it appear Click the white arrow to see the wireless (WIFI) signal The WIFI icon indicates the current WIFI signal strength. A strong signal is indicated by the number of solid bars. This shows full strength.
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How to check/add WIFI connections
PURPOSE This is article will show end users on how to verify the WIFI SSID and if needed add WIFI to their MCW device. PROCESS Ensure Wi-Fi is Enabled on Your Device Laptop or Desktop (Windows): Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray at the bottom right corner of the screen (near the clock). If the icon shows an airplane mode symbol or is grayed out, make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on. If it's off, click the icon and toggle the Wi-Fi option on. Laptop or Desktop (Mac): Click on the Wi-Fi icon at the top right corner of the screen (next to the clock). If the icon is grayed out or shows "Wi-Fi: Off," click it and select Turn Wi-Fi On. Smartphone (iPhone/iPad): Open the Settings app. Tap on Wi-Fi and make sure the toggle switch is turned on (green). Smartphone (Android): Open the Settings app. Tap on Network & Internet or Wi-Fi. Make sure the toggle switch is turned on for Wi-Fi. Check Available Wi-Fi Networks Laptop or Desktop (Windows): Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray. A list of available Wi-Fi networks will appear. Look for the network name (SSID) you want to connect to. Laptop or Desktop (Mac): Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the top-right corner. A drop-down menu will show the available networks. Select the one you want. Smartphone (iPhone/iPad): Open the Wi-Fi settings in Settings. A list of available networks will be displayed. Tap on the network name you want to connect to. Smartphone (Android): Open Settings and go to Wi-Fi or Network & Internet. You’ll see a list of available networks. Tap on the one you wish to connect to. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Laptop or Desktop (Windows): Click on the network you want to connect to in the list of available networks. If it’s a secured network, a box will appear asking for the Wi-Fi password. Enter the password and click Next to connect. Laptop or Desktop (Mac): Click on the network name from the list of available networks. If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi password and click Join. Smartphone (iPhone/iPad): Tap on the network you want to join. If the network is secured, you'll be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password. After entering the password, tap Join. Smartphone (Android): Tap on the network name. If it’s a secured network, you'll need to enter the Wi-Fi password. Tap Connect once the password is entered. Confirm Connection Laptop or Desktop (Windows): After entering the password, you should see a message confirming you are connected. The Wi-Fi icon in the system tray will display full bars to indicate a strong connection. Laptop or Desktop (Mac): After joining the network, the Wi-Fi icon will show solid bars, confirming that you’re connected. Smartphone (iPhone/iPad): When connected, the Wi-Fi symbol at the top of the screen will appear with full bars. Smartphone (Android): Once connected, the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the screen will show the network signal strength. Troubleshooting Tips: Wrong Password: If you enter the wrong password, the device will either ask you to re-enter the password or show an error message. No Networks Found: Ensure that your device's Wi-Fi is enabled, and check if the router is working properly. Try restarting the router or moving closer to it. All MCW Wifi Secure Network passwords are available from Mister IT. HISTORY Revision Date Revised By Revisions 1/14/2025 Donald Bergman Document Created 1/14/2025 Andrew Poskey Formatting Updated
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How to clear cache/cookies in Chrome & Edge
PURPOSE You need to know how to clear your cache and cookies on Chrome and Internet Explorer. PROCESS Shortcut While inside your browser of choice, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete buttons on your keyboard simultaneously. This will open the clear browsing data screen. Select the "Basic" tab Check all boxes Verify the time range is set to "All Time" Click "Clear Data" Close and re-open your browser to finish the process Chrome Open Chrome. Select the three vertical dots icon in the top-right corner of the screen to open the menu. Click “Delete browsing data”. A popup will appear. Change the Time range field to “All time” Click “Delete data”. Exit out of Chrome completely and reopen for changes to take effect. Internet Explorer Open Internet Explorer. Click the Gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen. Select “Internet Options” from the dropdown menu. Click “Delete” under “Browsing history” near the bottom of the popup menu. Uncheck everything in the new popup except for “Temporary Internet files and website files” and “Cookies and website data”. Then click “Delete”. Press “OK” Exit out of Internet Explorer completely and reopen for changes to take effect.
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How to mount/install Meraki cellular gateway
PURPOSE Instruction guide for mounting the Meraki Cellular Gateway at a store. PROCESS What is the Meraki Cellular Gateway? It is NOT a WAP (Wireless Access Point); it will not provide any Wi-Fi coverage for phones or tablets. This is a cellular modem. This provides a backup internet connection. If primary internet isn’t installed, it is the lifeline for the store. Why does it need to be placed on the roof? Mainly to provide the best signal strength and quality. For best performance it needs a clear line of sight to the cell tower. This means the roof is the best location. Early attempts to place lower and less conspicuous placement locations have only resulted in internet speed issues. Before IT ARRIVES What needs to be up on the roof? 2 Network Cables 1 White shielded cat5e 1 Grey shielded cat5e How do we want it up there? Using the conduit in the tower, run it up through there and out the tower and to one of the 2 weatherheads. The other end will join all the other network cables in the IT closet. How much cable needs to be up on the roof? As much as needed to reach the optimal weatherhead locations. Which weatherhead does it need to run to? You can contact IT to help pre-determine which weatherhead has the best line of sight to the nearest cell tower. Weatherhead locations Red Lines = Network Cables After I.T. arrives An IT Technician will set up and install the SIM card in the gateway. After setup, the device will need to be mounted. Mounting Rules: No closer than 3’ from a section of metal siding or roof. The device will need to be above the side walls of the roof. MOUNTED Example (to show how high up the gateway needs to be above the roofline.)
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How to mount/install Meraki wireless access point
PURPOSE You need to install a Meraki wireless access point (WAP) PROCESS Package Contents Installation Unscrew the mount plate attachment screw. Lift the mount plate release tab upwards. While holding the mount plate release tab up, slide the mount plate off the Wireless Access Point in the direction shown below. Using included wall anchors and screws, attach the mount plate to your mounting wall or ceiling. Attach the antennas to the Wireless Access Point (all antennas are the same). Attaching the Wireless Access Point to the mounting bracket. Connect one end of grounding strap to grounding post with included screw and washer. Securely attach the other end nearby metal structure. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port (bottom of the Wireless Access Point). You have successfully installed the Meraki WAP. If you have any questions, please contact Mister IT.