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Simonmxt · 02-12-2025

Hi, Has anyone tried using an MA-PWR-MV-LV to power an 802.2af Wireless Access Point (i.e. MR76) from a 12 volt battery source please?Did it work? Is it supported? If not what did you end up using and what was the outcome please? Any issues?Thanks in...

Simonmxt · 02-13-2025

100% agree. That is why this use case is very specific and limited to the MR76 model AP with a total maximum power consumption of 15 watts (802.3af).

Simonmxt · 02-13-2025

There doesn't appear to be any other option being offered and Product Management would be unlikely to endorse this approach because newer AP's have a higher power draw. However, this is still a valid Meraki use case regardless and there should be an ...

Simonmxt · 02-13-2025

Thanks again Philip. We explored the inverter option. We have a bunch of other equipment that also forms a part of the solution, which is also 12 volt powered. We have a DC-to-DC converter so we can up to 48 volts if necessary. All this is swinging f...

Simonmxt · 02-13-2025

Hi Philip, Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately AC power is not available at site. The design is a single AP handling RTSP from three cameras. The whole lot plus router has to run off a 12 volt battery. I'm surprised that this challenge hasn't com...

Simonmxt · 02-13-2025

Hi Mioraditch, Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately AC power is not available at site.

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