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). ... View more

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 off the shelf solution. ... View more

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 from the top of a pole with a 200Ah battery. Our concern is that an inverter will just chew through the available power and the solar panel won't be able to keep up. Especially if we have a bunch of cloudy days in a row. ... View more

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 come up before. ... View more

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