MG52E and Wi-Fi 7 AP in back-to-back mode

[gregpalmer2]

Hello all,

I am exploring the deployment of a Meraki MG52E and a Cisco Wireless Wi-Fi 7 AP in what I am dubbing back-to-back mode. The MG52E would connect to the cellular network to obtain a public IP address and would act as a DHCP server for the CW9178 WAP. Both MG52E LAN ports would connect to a 4 port POE adapter to provide 5Gbps of throughput (2.5mGig +2.5mGig). Both the MG52 and the CW9178 Wi-Fi 7 AP would be dual Ethernet connected to the POE adapter to support Ethernet Link aggregation.

Any thoughts on what additional specifications would be needed to make a solution like this work (aside from the custom cabling)? POE device recommendations welcome. I plan to deploy this solution in a mobile outdoor environment. 

[gregpalmer2]

So far I was able to identify the MS130-12X as a potential switch option. A more compact option would be ideal. 

https://meraki.cisco.com/product/switches/access-switches/ms130-12x/

 

[RWelch]

The MS130-8X would also be another viable solution.  Why it doesn't come up on the Meraki website you referenced from your link is interesting.

MS130 DataSheet 

[PhilipDAth]

Note that the MG allows a maximum of a /24 to be configured:

https://documentation.meraki.com/MG/MG_Best_Practices/MG_Wireless_WAN_Dashboard_Settings