MR46
The Cisco Meraki MR46 is a cloud-managed 4x4:4 802.11ax access point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency.
Click here to jump to more pricing!
Please Note: All Prices are Inclusive of GST
Overview:
High-Performance 802.11ax Wireless
The Cisco Meraki MR46 is a cloud-managed 4x4:4 802.11ax access point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency. Designed for next-generation deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, shops, and hotels, the MR46 offers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and simple management.
The MR46 provides a maximum of 2.98 Gbps* aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios. A dedicated third radio provides real-time WIDS/WIPS, with automated RF optimization. A fourth integrated radio delivers Bluetooth scanning and beaconing.
MR46 and Meraki Cloud Management
Management of the MR46 is performed through the Meraki cloud, with an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment without time-consuming training or costly certifications. Because the MR46 is self-configuring and managed over the web, it can be deployed at a remote location in a matter of minutes, even without on-site IT staff.
24x7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud delivers real-time alerts if a network encounters problems. Remote diagnostic tools enable immediate troubleshooting over the web so that distributed networks can be managed with a minimum of hassle.
Product Highlights
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11ax
- 2.98* Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate
- 24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics via dedicated third radio
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy beacon
- Integrated scanning radio
- Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
- Integrated enterprise security and guest access
- Application-aware traffic shaping
- Optimized for voice and video
- Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
- Sleek design blends into office environments
- Full-time Wi-Fi location tracking via dedicated third radio
Features:
Dual–radio aggregate frame rate of up to 2.98 Gbps*
The 5 GHz 4x4:4 radio and the 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radio offer a combined dual-radio aggregate frame rate of 2.98 Gbps*, with up to 2,402 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity allow the MR46 to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in better performance for more clients from each AP.
Multi-user multiple input multiple output (MU-MIMO)
With support for features of 802.11ax, the MR46 offers MU-MIMO and OFDMA for more efficient transmission to multiple clients. Especially suited to environments with numerous mobile devices, MU-MIMO enables multiple clients to receive data simultaneously. This increases the total network performance and improves the end user experience.
Dedicated third radio delivers 24x7 wireless security and RF analytics
The MR46’s dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterizing RF interference and containing wireless threats like rogue access points. There’s no need to choose between wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and serving client data.
Bluetooth Low Energy beacon and scanning radio
An integrated fourth Bluetooth® radio provides seamless deployment of Bluetooth Low Energy beacon functionality and effortless visibility of Bluetooth® devices. The MR46 enables the next generation of location-aware applications while future-proofing deployments, ensuring it’s ready for new customer engagement strategies.
Automatic cloud-based RF optimization
The MR46’s sophisticated and automated RF optimization means there is no need for the dedicated hardware and RF expertise typically required to tune a wireless network. The RF data collected by the dedicated third radio is continuously fed back to the Meraki cloud.
Integrated enterprise security and guest access
The MR46 features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies to provide secure connectivity for employees and guests. Advanced security features, such as AES hardware-based encryption and Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration, provide wired-like security while still being easy to configure.
Enterprise mobility management (EMM) and mobile device management (MDM) integration
Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the MR46 to offer automatic, context-aware security. Systems Manager’s self-service enrollment helps to rapidly deploy MDM without installing additional equipment, and then dynamically tie firewall and traffic-shaping policies to client posture.
Application-aware traffic shaping
The MR46 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling the configuration of QoS policies based on traffic type, helping to prioritize mission-critical applications while setting limits on recreational traffic like peer-to-peer and video streaming.
Voice and video optimizations
Industry-standard QoS features are built-in and easy to configure. Wireless multimedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards support and ensure important applications get prioritized correctly, not only on the MR46, but on other devices in the network.
Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date
When plugged in, the MR46 automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. If new firmware is required, this is retrieved by the AP and updated automatically. This ensures the network is kept up-to-date with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.
Advanced analytics
Drilling down into the details of network usage provides highly granular traffic analytics. Visibility into the physical world can be enhanced with journey tracking through location analytics
Benefits:
Specifications:
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Radios | 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax client access radio 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax client access radio 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and location analytics radio 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio with beacon and scanning support Concurrent operation of all four radios Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply): 2.401 - 2.484 GHz 5.150 - 5.250 GHz (UNII-1) 5.250 - 5.350 GHZ (UNII-2A) 5.490 - 5.730 GHz (UNII-2C) 5.735 -5.825 GHz (UNII-3) |
| Antenna | Internal antenna (5.4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 6 dBi gain at 5 GHz) |
| Interfaces | 1x 100/1,000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) 1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive) |
| Mounting | All standard mounting hardware included Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount capable Ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16 or 1 1⁄2” flush or recessed rails), assorted cable junction boxes Bubble level on mounting cradle for accurate horizontal wall mounting |
| Physical Security | Two security screw options (included) (13.5 mm long, 2.5 mm diameter, 5 mm head) Kensington lock hard point Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay |
| Environment | Operating altitude: Up to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters) Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Reliability | Mean time between failure (MTBF): 1,406,652 hrs at +25°C operating temperature |
| Physical Dimensions | 12.05” x 5.06” x 1.74” (30.6 cm x 12.84 cm x 4.43 cm), not including desk mount feet or mount plate Weight: 28.22 oz (800 g) |
| Quality of Service | Advanced power save (U-APSD) WMM access categories with DSCP and 802.1p support Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping |
| Mobility | PMK, OKC, and 802.11r for fast layer 2 roaming Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming |
| Analytics | Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking Global layer 7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, and per application |
| LED Indicators | 1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status |
| Regulatory | RoHS For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki sales |
| Warranty | Indoor access point Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included |
| Ordering Information | MR46-HW: Meraki MR46 cloud managed 802.11ax AP MA-PWR-30W-XX: Meraki AC adapter for MR series (XX = US/EU/UK/AU) MA-INJ-4: Meraki MR 802.3at PoE Injector (Power Cord Not Included) MA-INJ-6: Meraki MR MultiGigabit 802.3bt Injector (Power Cord Not Included) Note: Meraki access point license required |
| IEEE Standards | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, and 802.11u* |
| Safety Approvals | CSA and CB 60950 & 62368 Conforms to UL 2043 (plenum rating) |
| Radio Approvals | Canada: FCC part 15C, 15E, RSS-247 Europe: EN 300 328, EN 301 893 Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 4268 Mexico: IFT, NOM-208 Taiwan: NCC LP0002 For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki sales |
| EMI Approvals (Class B) | Canada: FCC part 15B, ICES-003 Europe: EN 301 489-1-17, EN 55032, EN 55024 Australia/NZ: CISPR 22 Japan: VCCI |
| Exposure Approvals | Canada: FCC part 2, RSS-102 Europe: EN 50385, EN 62311, EN 62479 Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 2772 |
| EMC | EN 61000 |
Documentation:
Download the MR46 (.PDF)
Pricing Notes:
- All Prices are Inclusive of GST
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
Custom Configurations
Looking for more configuration options or custom setups? Our team can help you find the right solution based on your requirements.
Contact UsBulk Purchase Support
Need multiple devices for your business or project? Contact us to discuss bulk pricing, availability, and delivery options.
Contact Us