MR42

802.11ac Wave 2 with Dedicated Security & Bluetooth^Ⓡ Beacons

Cloud management, 802.11ac performance, and a dedicated security radio

Cisco Meraki MR42 - Wifi 802.11ac Wave 2 Indoor Access Point

Highlights

Ideal use cases

Performance-critical wireless LANs
High-density environments

Hardware features

3 radios: 2.4 and 5 GHz, dual-band WIDS/WIPS
3-stream 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n, up to 1.9 Gbps
Gigabit Ethernet port
PoE: Full functionality under 802.3at (compatible with 802.3af)
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

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
Deploy applications and enforce security settings
Monitor and track device inventory

*Requires Advanced license

**Requires Advanced license and compatible switch

	Usage	Radios	Interface	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 beamforming	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 beamforming	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 beamforming	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 beamforming	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 beamforming	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 beamforming	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 beamforming	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 beamforming	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 beamforming	1 × 2.5Gbps 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 beamforming	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 beamforming	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 client access radio
- 2.4 & 5 GHz dual-band WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, & location analytics radio
- 2.4 GHz Bluetooth radio with Bluetooth Low Energy and Beacon support
- Concurrent operation of all four radios
- Max aggregate frame rate 1.9 Gbit/s
- 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)
  - 5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 (UNII-2e)
  - 5.725-5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
Antenna
- Integrated omni-directional antennas (5 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 5.5 dBi gain at 5 GHz)
- Individual antenna elements for each radio
802.11ac Wave 2 & 802.11n Capabilities
- 3x3 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with three spatial streams
- SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO support
- Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming
- 20 & 40 MHz channels (802.11n)
- 20, 40, & 80 MHz channels (802.11ac)
- Up to 256-QAM on both 2.4 & 5 GHz
- Packet aggregation
Power
- Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.3af compatible, with functionality-restricted 802.3af mode supported)
- Alternative 12V DC input
- Power consumption: 20 W max (802.3at)
- Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
LED Indicators
- Multi-color & multi-function status indicator
Interfaces
- 1 × 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ45)
- 1 × DC power connector (5.5mm x 2.5mm, center positive)
Mounting
- All standard mounting hardware included
- Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount capable
- Ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16 or 1 ½" flush or recessed rails)
- Assorted cable junction boxes
- Bubble level on mounting cradle for accurate horizontal wall mounting
Physical Security
- Security screw included
- Kensington lock hard point
- Anti-tamper cable bay
- Concealed mount plate

Environment
- Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
- Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
Physical Dimensions
- 10.0” x 6.1” x 1.5” (253.4 mm x 155.8 mm x 37.1 mm), not including deskmount feet or mount plate
- Weight: 25 oz (0.7kg)
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 tunneling 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) & 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 and OKC credential support 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

Warranty
- Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
Ordering Information
- MR42-HW Meraki MR42 Cloud Managed 802.11ac AP
- MA-PWR-30W-XX Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series (XX = US, EU, UK, or AU)
- MA-INJ-4-XX Cisco Meraki 802.3at PoE Injector (XX = US, EU, UK, or AU)