Box Contents
- 1x Mako 4500 device
- 3x mounting brackets (T-Rail, wall-mount, and wire-hold)
- 2x anchor and screw sets
Requirements
You must have:
- Broadband internet service
- Electric power service via either Power over Ethernet (PoE) or a 12 V DC power adapter
Recommendations
You may want:
- A surge protector
- One or more Ethernet switches and additional Ethernet cables
- An internet-connected device with a modern web browser for remote management
Important Safety Instructions
Avoiding Fire, Shock, Electrical Damage
Keep your Mako device away from water or damp environments, including wet basements and around refrigeration units. Do not place containers of fluid on the Mako device, such as drinks, vases or cleaning products.
Do not attempt to open the Mako device. There are no user-serviceable parts. Repairs may only be performed by accredited service personnel.
Observe all warnings affixed to this Mako device or its power supply.
Use surge protectors to mitigate interference and damage from lightning storms.
Password Security
Protect your credentials. Do not write your password down or give it to anyone else, not even to Mako Support personnel or sanctioned Managed Service Providers. They will never ask for your password. On rare occasions the Mako ID may be requested. The Mako ID is printed on the back of each Mako device.
Connecting Your Mako Device
1. Connect LAN (PoE) Port to Your Local Network
Use your Mako device’s LAN (PoE) port to connect to your local network.
PoE Option
Your Mako device’s LAN (PoE) port accepts PoE power. Connect it to your PoE equipment.
Power Adapter Option
If PoE is not available, connect your Mako device’s DC12V port to a power outlet using a 12 V DC power adapter.
2. Mount Mako Device (Optional)
3. Log In to the Mako CMS (Optional)
Your Mako device gets its configuration from the Mako Central Management System (CMS). Your Mako Networks reseller should have preconfigured a profile for your Mako device in the Mako CMS and should also have provided you with login credentials to access the Mako CMS to control and manage your Mako device.
The Mako CMS can be accessed by clicking the “Login” link at:
In the Mako CMS, you can verify that important network settings are correct, such as Wi-Fi configurations.
Regulatory Statements
FCC Compliance Notice
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to par 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may case harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.