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Highlights

Ideal use cases

Performance-critical wireless LANs
High-density environments
SKU: MR56-HW

Hardware features

4 radios: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, dual-band
Embedded WIDS/WIPS and BluetoothⓇ
8-stream UL/DL MU-MIMO 802.11ax
1 × 5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port
PoE: 802.3at
AC adapter available

Cloud management

Network-wide visibility and control
Self-provisioning for rapid deployment
Automatic reporting
Seamless firmware updates

Enterprise security

802.1X and native Active Directory integration
Air Marshal: Real-time WIPS with forensics
Stateful Layer 3-7 firewall
Identity-based group policies
Built-in antivirus scan (NAC)
Built-in Umbrella DNS Security*
Adaptive Policy automated segmentation**

Guest access

1-click secure guest access
Guest isolation firewall
Customizable splash pages
Integrated Facebook login

*Requires Advanced license

**Requires Advanced license and compatible switch

RF optimization

Dual-concurrent radios with MU-MIMO support
Radios optimized for rate-vs-range performance
Third radio dedicated to security and RF management
Built-in real-time RF spectrum view
Cloud-based automatic RF optimization

Layer 7 traffic shaping

Classifies hundreds of applications
Create per-application bandwidth limits
Prioritize productivity apps
Restrict or block recreational traffic

Presence location analytics

Measure visitor capture rate, visit length, and repeat visit rate
Measure visitor trends over time and compare performance across locations

Device management

Create device-specific firewall rules
Monitor and track device inventory
Deploy applications and enforce security settings

MR20

Usage

Basic wireless, medium-density deployments

Radios

1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1.3 Gbit/sec max rate 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming

Interface

1 × Gigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3af PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

2×2:2 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering

MR28

Usage

Basic wireless LANs
Medium-density deployments
Small business and SOHO wireless

Radios

2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n client access radio

5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2 client access radio

Interface

1× 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)

1× DC power connector (5.5 mm × 2.5 mm, center positive)

Power

802.3af PoE or DC power adapter

Performance features

UL/DL-OFDMA, TWT support, BSS coloring
SU-MIMO, UL/DL MU-MIMO support
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) and beamforming
Priority voice, power save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band Steering

MR30H

Usage

In-room hotel or dormitory deployments that must service IP-enabled devices

Radios

1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.3 Gbit/sec max rate 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming

Interface

1 × Gigabit Ethernet input 1 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN port with 802.3af PoE 3 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

Power

802.3af PoE

Performance features

2×2:2 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering

MR36H

Usage

Dual-band, 802.11ax 2x2:2 Wall Switch Access Point with dedicated security, wired access ports

Radios

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and dual-band WIDS/WIPS. Integrated Bluetooth® Low Energy radio. Two MU-MIMO 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 radios. Up to 1.7 Gbps aggregate dual-band frame rate, 802.3af PoE compatible

Interface

Integrated three-port gigabit switch with POE passthrough

Power

802.3af PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

Integrated Bluetooth® Low Energy radio. Two MU-MIMO 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 radios.

MR36

Usage

High-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) to futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA

Radios

1 × 2.4 Ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.7 Gbit/sec max rate 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming

Interface

1 × Gigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3af PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

2×2:2 MU-MIMO and OFDMA 160 MHz Channels** Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering

MR42

Usage

General purpose 802.11ac Wave 2 for campus and enterprise

Radios

1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.9 Gbit/sec max rate 3×3:3 MU-MIMO with beamforming

Interface

1 × Gigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3at/802.3af PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

3×3:3 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering

MR42E

Usage

General purpose wireless, challenging RF, or focused coverage scenarios

Radios

1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.9 Gbit/sec max rate 3×3:3 MU-MIMO with beamforming

Interface

1 × Gigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3at PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

3×3:3 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering Removable antennas

MR44

Usage

High-performance, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for medium density campus and enterprise, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA

Radios

1 × 2.4 Ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 3 Gbit/sec max rate 2x2:2 + 4x4:4 MU- MIMO with beamforming

Interface

1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3af PoE or DC power adapter

Performance features

"2x2:2 + 4x4:4 UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFDMA
160 MHz Channels**
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering"

MR46

Usage

High-performance, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for high density campus and enterprise, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA

Radios

1 × 2.4 Ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 3.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming

Interface

1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3at PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

4x4:4 UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFDMA 160 MHz Channels** Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering

MR46E

Usage

High-performance, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for high density, challenging RF, or focused coverage scenarios, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA, and external antennas

Radios

1 × 2.4 Ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 3.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA with beam forming

Interface

1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3at PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

4x4:4 UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFDMA 160 MHz Channels** Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering Removable antennas

MR52

Usage

Highest performance 802.11ac Wave 2 for high density campus, enterprise, and MU-MIMO

Radios

1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 2.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming

Interface

2 × Gigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3at PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

4×4:4 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering

MR53

Usage

Highest performance 802.11ac Wave 2 with Multigigabit for high density campus, enterprise, and MU-MIMO

Radios

1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 2.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming

Interface

1 × 2.5Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3at PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

4×4:4 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering

MR53E

Usage

Performance-critical wireless for high-density, challenging RF, or focused coverage scenarios

Radios

1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 2.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming

Interface

1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3at PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

4×4:4 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering Removable antennas

MR55

Usage

"High Performance 802.11ax compatible wireless Dual-band 802.11ax compatible access point with separate radios dedicated to security, RF management, and Bluetooth"

Radios

"5.9 Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate. 24 x 7 real-time WIPS/WIDS and spectrum analytics via dedicated third radio. Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio"

Interface

Power

802.3at PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

"8 x 8 802.11ax with MU-MIMO and OFDMA Multi-Gigabit 1G/2.5G/5G Ethernet"

MR56

Usage

Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for high density campus and enterprise, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA

Radios

1 × 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 Ghz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 5.9 Gbit/sec max rate 8×8:8 MU-MIMO with beamforming

Interface

1 × 5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port

Power

802.3at PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

8x8:8 UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFDMA 160 MHz Channels** Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering

MR57

Usage

Ultra-high Performance Wi-Fi 6E enhanced security, and the freedom of 6 GHz, all managed in the cloud.

Radios

"4x4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11ax, up to 8.35 Gbps tri-radio aggregate frame rate Dual 5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet ports PoE: 802.3at and 802.3bt compliant Support for USB port 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6GHz radios; along with Air Marshal and IoT radio Full-time Wi-Fi location tracking "

Interface

"5 GHz 8x8:8 radio and a 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radio offer a combined dual–radio aggregate frame rate of 5.9 Gbps*, with up to 4,804 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 1,147 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band"

Power

802.3at PoE DC power adapter

Performance features

4x4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11ax, up to 8.35 Gbps tri-radio aggregate frame rate

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License Type	License SKUs	MERAKI RETAIL Price	TELECOM4GOOD´S PRICE
MR Enterprise	LIC-ENT-1YR	$177.17	$88.58
MR Enterprise	LIC-ENT-3YR	$354.34	$177.17
MR Enterprise	LIC-ENT-5YR	$531.50	$265.75
MR Enterprise	LIC-ENT-7YR	$744.11	$372.05
MR Enterprise	LIC-ENT-10YR	$1,063.01	$532.00
MR Upgrade	LIC-MR-UPGR-1Y	$177.17	$88.58
MR Upgrade	LIC-MR-UPGR-3Y	$354.34	$177.17
MR Upgrade	LIC-MR-UPGR-5Y	$531.50	$265.75
MR Advanced	LIC-MR-ADV-1Y	$354.34	$177.17
MR Advanced	LIC-MR-ADV-3Y	$708.67	$354.33
MR Advanced	LIC-MR-ADV-5Y	$1,063.01	$532.00

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