Can I connect ADSL link (internet link) directly to a Meraki AP (MR20/MR33)

[Ciscoguy7]

We will have a small cafe and will install a wifi connectivity. Can I connect ADSL link (internet link) directly to a Meraki AP (MR20/MR33)? or should I have a router first?

[BrechtSchamp]

Can you tell us some more about the ADSL connection? Where is it terminated? It's likely that the device it's terminated is in fact a router. Either way, yes you can directly connect an MR to the internet. Just make sure your SSIDs are in NAT mode in that case.

[Ciscoguy7]

The adsl link is connected to a ISP modem. 

Can we configure Meraki AP to have dynamic public IP (PPPoE) and still be managed through the cloud controller?

[BrechtSchamp · Accepted solution]

No, an MR can't do PPPoE. For that you'd need an MX first. Dynamic public IP is not an issue. The cloud connection is outgoing.

[SoCalRacer]

@BrechtSchamp Actually an MX isn't required a Z3 does PPPoE.

@Ciscoguy7  Also another product to consider to swap with the MR33 would be a Meraki Go GR10 Access Point, not sure that it does PPPoE, but it might be more suited for a small cafe. Also about 80% cheaper.

[dalmiroy2k]

If your xDSL modem is configured in router mode, so it dials the PPPoE connection and has a DCHP server with NAT, connecting it to a MR33 (With Power Supply) will work and it will reach the Meraki Cloud.

Most ADSL modems are set up this way by ISPs.