MR78
The Cisco Meraki MR78 is a Dual-band, 802.11ax, 2x2:2, cloud managed entry level outdoor Access Point.
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Overview:
Entry Level Cloud Managed Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
The Cisco Meraki MR78 is a Dual-band, 802.11ax, 2x2:2, cloud managed entry level outdoor Access Point. Designed for basic, medium-density deployments, the MR78 provides enterprise grade security and simple management in a ruggedized IP67-rated form factor.
The MR78 provides a maximum of 1.5 Gbps* aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios.
MR78 and Meraki Cloud Management
Management of the MR78 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 MR78 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
- 2x2:2 MU-MIMO 802.11ax
- 1.5* Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate
- 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
Features:
Dual–radio aggregate frame rate of up to 1.5 Gbps*
5 GHz 2x2:2 radio and 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 radio offer a combined dual–radio aggregate frame rate of 1.5 Gbps*, with up to 1,201 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 286 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band.
Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)
With support for features of 802.11ax, the MR78 offers MU-MIMO and UL/DL 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.
Automatic cloud-based RF optimization
The MR78’s sophisticated and automated RF optimization means that there is no need for the dedicated hardware and RF expertise typically required to tune a wireless network. Collected RF data is continuously fed back to the Meraki cloud.
Integrated enterprise security and guest access
The MR78 features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies to provide secure connectivity for employees and guests alike. 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) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the MR78 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 MR78 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 all ensure important applications get prioritized correctly, not only on the MR78 but on other devices in the network.
Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date
When plugged in, the MR78 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.
Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
An integrated fourth Bluetooth radio provides seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and effortless visibility of Bluetooth devices.
Benefits:
Specifications:
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Radios | 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax client access radio 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax client access radio Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply) Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply): 2.412-2.484 GHz 5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1) 5.250-5.350 GHZ (UNII-2) 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 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) |
| 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) (10 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 4.7 mm head) Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay |
| Environment | IP67 Operating temperature: -4 °F to 131 °F (-20 °C to 55 °C) Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing Operating altitude: Up to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters) |
| Reliability | Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 257,215hrs at +25°C operating temperature |
| Physical Dimensions | 9.65” x 4.53” x 1.18” (245 mm x 115 mm x 30 mm) Weight: 15.87 oz (0.45 kg) |
| Security | Integrated Layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management WIDS/WIPS with alerting and rogue AP detection with Air Marshal (performed opportunistically with best-effort on client-serving radios) Flexible guest access with device isolation VLAN tagging (802.1q) and tunneling with IPsec VPN PCI compliance reporting WEP*, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X, WPA3 - Personal, WPA3 - Enterprise, WPA3 - Enhanced Open (OWE)** EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM TKIP and AES encryption Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration Cisco ISE integration for Guest access and BYOD Posturing |
| 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, & 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming |
| Analytics | Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, & per application |
| LED Indicators | 1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status |
| Regulatory | RoHS For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki sales |
| Warranty | Outdoor access point 1-year hardware warranty with advanced replacement included |
| Ordering Information | MR78-HW: Meraki MR78 Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP 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. |
Documentation:
Download the MR78 (.PDF)
Pricing Notes:
- All Prices are Inclusive of GST
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
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