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I need to perform a quick test. I have a Cisco Meraki (MR12) Access Point and need to confirm whether or not the device maintains its configuration once it loses connectivity to the Internet.
The device currently connects to a port on my closet PoE switch. What I want to know is if I shut the respective port down (ie preventing it to connect to the Internet) will the PoE port continue to send power to the device?
The device currently connects to a port on my closet PoE switch. What I want to know is if I shut the respective port down (ie preventing it to connect to the Internet) will the PoE port continue to send power to the device?
rauenpc
The AP will retain it's configuration even when the cloud is unavailable. You will not be able to make changes or obtain any updates, but it should still function. If you turn off the port which leads towards the internet the AP will stay up. If you shut down the port the AP is connected to you will also power down the AP, unless you have a separate power supply for the AP.
If you shutdown the port, the device should not be getting power.
you can also just disable POE on the port with
ROUTER (config)#Interface GigabitEthernet0/1
ROUTER (config-if)# power inline never ROUTER (config)#Interface GigabitEthernet0/1
ROUTER (config-if)# power inline autoASKER
I don't want to disable the power. I want to keep the AP powered on (via the PoE switch/port) but disonncect it from the Internet.
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Yep rauenpc is correct. You should put the AP in a VLAN that goes nowhere - that's the easiest way. If you shutdown the port the PoE to that port will also be turned off.
You guys beat me to it. I was going to suggest the same as rauenpc.