MR46E

Wi-Fi 6 with Multigigabit Ethernet and external antennas

Cloud-managed, supports auto-detectable external antennas

Highlights

Ideal use cases

Performance-critical wireless LANs
High-density environments
Challenging RF scenarios
Focused coverage and flexible deployments

Hardware features

4 radios: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, dual-band WIDS/WIPS, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
4-stream UL/DL MU-MIMO 802.11ax, up to 3.55 Gbps dual aggregate frame rate
6 × external RP-TNC antenna connectors
1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port
PoE: 802.3at
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
Real-time and historical AP event data across radios
Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per device, network, and application

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 and Google login
Cisco ISE integration for guest access and BYOD posturing

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

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 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 160 MHz Channels** 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 160 MHz Channels** 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 160 MHz Channels** 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 160 MHz Channels** 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 160 MHz Channels** 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 160 MHz Channels** 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 160 MHz Channels** 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/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 BLE scanning support
- Concurrent operation of all three radios
- 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 GHz (UNII-2e)
  - 5.1725-5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
Antenna
- List of compatible antennas: MA-ANT-3-A6/B6/C6/D6/E6/F6
- Individual antenna elements for each radio
802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2 & 802.11n Capabilities
- UL/DL OFDMA, TWT support, BSS coloring
- 4×4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams
- UL/DL SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO support
- Maximal ratio combining (MRC) and beamforming
- 160 MHz (80+80); 20, 40 and 80MHz channels (802.11ax), 160 MHz (80+80)
- Up to 1024 QAM on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
- Packet aggregation
Power
- Power over Ethernet: 42.5-57 V (802.3at required; functionality-restricted 802.3af mode supported)
- Alternative 12 V DC input
- Power consumption: 18 W max (802.3at)
- Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
Interfaces
- 1× 10/100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
- 1× DC power connector (5.5 mm × 2.5 mm, center positive)
- Six external RP-TNC antenna connectors
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
- Kensington lock hard point
- Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay
Environment
- Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
- Humidity: 5 to 95%
Physical Dimensions
- 9.84” x 4.72” x 1.42” (30.72 cm x 15.62 cm x 3.49 cm), not including desk mount feet or mount plate
- Weight: 29.98 oz (0.85 kg)

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, WPA3 - Personal**, WPA3 - Enterprise**, WPA3 - Enhanced Open (OWE)**
- EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM
- TKIP and AES encryption
- Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and 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, and 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, and per application
LED Indicators
- 1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
Regulatory
- RoHS
- For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki Sales
Warranty
- Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
Compliance
- EN 60601-1-2 EMC requirements for the Medical Directive 93/42/EEC
Ordering Information
- MR46E-HW: Meraki MR46E Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP
- MA-PWR-30W-XX: Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
- MA-INJ-4-XX: Meraki Gigabit 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
- MA-INJ-5-XX: Cisco Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
- MA-ANT-3-A6: Meraki Dipole Antenna (3.8/5.5 dBi)
- MA-ANT-3-B6: Meraki Dipole Antenna (3/5.7 dBi)
- MA-ANT-3-C6: Meraki Panel Omni Antenna
- MA-ANT-3-D6: Meraki Downtilt Panel Omni Antenna
- MA-ANT-3-E6: Meraki Wide Patch Antenna
- MA-ANT-3-F6: Meraki Narrow Patch Antenna
- Note: Meraki access point license required
- ** software features can be enabled via firmware updates