MR20

Entry-level enterprise wireless

Cloud management, 802.11ac Wave 2 performance for small businesses and SOHO deployments

Highlights

Ideal use cases

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

Hardware features

2 radios: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
2-stream 802.11ac Wave 2 (MU-MIMO), up to 1.3 Gbps dual aggregate frame rate
No dedicated security and scanning radio
No dedicated Bluetooth Low Energy radio
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port
PoE: 802.3at (compatible with 802.3af)
AC adapter available

Cloud management

Network-wide visibility and control
Integrated analytics, reporting and anomaly detection across networks
Self-provisioning for rapid deployment
Seamless firmware updates
Redundancy and security built into cloud architecture

Analytics

Location analytics: measure visitor capture rate, visit length and repeat visit rate over time and across sites
Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per device, network and application

Enterprise security

802.1X and native Active Directory integration
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
Customisable splash pages
Integrated Facebook and Google login
Cisco ISE integration for guest access and BYOD posturing

Layer 7 traffic shaping

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

Device management

Create device-specific firewall rules
Monitor and track device inventory
Deploy applications and enforce security settings
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and Mobility Device Management (MDM) integration

*Requires an Advanced licence

**Requires an Advanced licence and compatible switch

	Usage	Radios	interfaces	Power	Performance features
MR20	Basic wireless, medium-density deployments	1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1.3 Gbit/sec max rate 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beam-forming	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port	802.3af PoE DC power adapter	2×2:2 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering
MR30H	In-room hotel or dormitory deployments that must service IP-enabled devices	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 beam-forming	1 × Gigabit Ethernet input 1 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN port with 802.3af PoE 3 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports	802.3af PoE	2×2:2 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering
MR33	Basic 802.11ac Wave 2 for futureproof deployments	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 beam-forming	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port	802.3af PoE DC power adapter	2×2:2 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering
MR36	High-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) to futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA	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 beam-forming	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port	802.3af PoE DC power adapter	2×2:2 MU-MIMO and OFDMA 160 MHz Channels** Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering
MR42	General-purpose 802.11ac Wave 2 for campus and enterprise	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 beam-forming	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port	802.3at/802.3af PoE DC power adapter	3×3:3 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering
MR42E	General-purpose wireless, challenging RF or focused coverage scenarios	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 beam-forming	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port	802.3at PoE DC power adapter	3×3:3 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering Removable antennas
MR46	High-performance, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for high-density campus and enterprise, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA	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 beam-forming	1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port	802.3at PoE DC power adapter	4x4:4 UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFDMA 160 MHz Channels** Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering
MR46E	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	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	1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port	802.3at PoE DC power adapter	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	Highest-performance 802.11ac Wave 2 for high-density campus, enterprise and MU-MIMO	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 beam-forming	2 × Gigabit Ethernet port	802.3at PoE DC power adapter	4×4:4 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering
MR53	Highest-performance 802.11ac Wave 2 with Multigigabit for high-density campus, enterprise and MU-MIMO	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 beam-forming	1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port	802.3at PoE DC power adapter	4×4:4 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering
MR53E	Performance-critical wireless for high-density, challenging RF or focused coverage scenarios	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 beam-forming	1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port	802.3at PoE DC power adapter	4×4:4 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering Removable antennas
MR56	Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for high-density campus and enterprise, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA	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 beam-forming	1 × 5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port	802.3at PoE DC power adapter	8x8:8 UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFDMA 160 MHz Channels** Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering

**Software features can be enabled via firmware updates.

Radios
- 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n client access radio
- 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2 client access radio
Operating Bands
- - 2.412-2.484 GHz
  - 5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
  - 5.250-5.350 GHZ (UNII-2)
  - 5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e)
  - 5.725 -5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
802.11ac & 802.11n capabilities
- 2×2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams
- Maximal ratio combining (MRC)
- Beam-forming
- 20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n), 20, 40 and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac)
- Up to 256 QAM on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
- Packet aggregation
Power
- Power over Ethernet: 37-57 V (802.3at compatible)
- Alternative 12 V DC input
- Power consumption: 15 W max (802.3af)
- Power over Ethernet injector sold separately
Mounting
- All standard mounting hardware included
- Desktop, ceiling and wall mount capable
Physical Security
- Two security screw options included
- Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay
Environment
- Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
- Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
Physical Dimensions
- 202 mm × 124 mm × 25.8 mm (7.95" × 4.88" × 1.02"), not including deskmount feet or mount plate
- Weight: 272 g (9.6 oz)
Antenna
- Integrated omni-directional antennas (5.6 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 5.3 dBi gain at 5 GHz)
Interfaces
- 1× 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
- 1× DC power connector (5.5 mm × 2.5 mm, centre positive)

Security
- Integrated Layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management
- Real-time WIDS/WIPS with alerting and automatic rogue AP containment with Air Marshal
- Flexible guest access with device isolation
- VLAN tagging (802.1Q) and tunnelling with IPSec VPN
- PCI compliance reporting
- WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X
- EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM
- TKIP and AES encryption
- Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
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 centralised Layer 3 roaming
LED Indicators
- 2 Ethernet status for Ethernet ports
- 1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
Warranty
- Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
Compliance
- Safety Approvals
  - UL 60950-1
  - CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
  - IEC 60950-1
  - EN 60950-1
- Radio Approvals
  - Canada: FCC Part 15C, 15E, RSS-247
  - Europe: EN 300 328, EN 301 893
  - Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 4268
  - Mexico: NOM-121
  - 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 32
- Exposure Approvals
  - Canada: FCC Part 2, RSS-102
  - Europe: EN 50385, EN 62311
  - Australia: AS/NZS 2772
Ordering Information
- MR20-HW: Meraki MR20 Cloud Managed 802.11ac AP
- MA-PWR-30W-XX: Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
- MA-INJ-4-XX: Cisco Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
- Note: Meraki Enterprise licence required

Works with

T-Rail Mount Kit

MA-MNT-MR-12 (MR20)

Downloads

Online Documentation