MR18

mr18

Dual-Radio Performance with Dedicated Security

Versatile, Reliable Performance with the Magic of the Cloud

Highlights

Ideal use cases
  • General use wireless LANs
  • Mobility-intensive organizations
Hardware features
  • 3 radios: 2.4 and 5 GHz, dual-band WIDS/WIPS
  • 2-stream 802.11n, up to 600 Mbps
  • Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 802.3af PoE compatible, 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)
    Guest access
    • 1-click secure guest access
    • Guest isolation firewall
    • Customizable splash pages
    RF optimization
    • Dual-concurrent, 2-stream MIMO radios
    • 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 recreational traffic
    Mesh
    • Self-configuring, self-optimizing mesh
    • High performance multi-radio routing protocols
    • Extends coverage to hard-to-wire areas
    • Self-heals after cable or switch failures
    Device management
    • Create device-specific firewall rules
    • Deploy applications and updates
    • Troubleshoot issues with built-in RDP

    Downloads

    MR12

    MR12

    		MR18

    MR18

    		MR26

    MR26

    		MR34

    MR34

    Usage

    		 Value-oriented for small branch, teleworker, home office Performance oriented for enterprise, campus, healthcare High performance, high capacity for high density campus and enterprise Maximum performance 802.11ac for high capactiy and high density campus and enterprise

    List price

    		 $399 $649 $1,099 $1,399

    License

    		 1 year: $150 / AP
    3 years: $300 / AP
    5 years: $450 / AP     		1 year: $150 / AP
    3 years: $300 / AP
    5 years: $450 / AP     		1 year: $150 / AP
    3 years: $300 / AP
    5 years: $450 / AP     		1 year: $150 / AP
    3 years: $300 / AP
    5 years: $450 / AP

    Radio specification

    		 1 × 802.11b/g/n radio
    300 Mbit/s max rate
    2x2 MIMO, beamforming    		 1 × 802.11b/g/n radio
    1 × 802.11a/n radio
    1 × WIDS/WIPS radio
    600 Mbit/sec max rate
    2x2 MIMO, beamforming    		 1 × 802.11b/g/n radio
    1 × 802.11a/n radio
    1 × WIDS/WIPS radio
    900 Mbit/sec max rate
    3x3 MIMO with 3 streams, beamforming     		1 × 802.11b/g/n radio
    1 × 802.11ac/n radio
    1 × WIDS/WIPS radio
    1.75 Gbit/sec max rate
    3x3 MIMO with 3 streams, beamforming

    Interface

    		 1 × Gigabit and 1 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port

    Power

    		 802.3af PoE
    DC power adaptor    		 802.3af PoE
    DC power adaptor    		 802.3af PoE
    DC power adaptor    		 802.3at/802.3af PoE
    DC power adaptor

    Physical design

    		 Low-profile industrial design
    Wall and desktop mounting    		 Low-profile industrial design
    Wall, desktop, and ceiling drop mounting (UL2043 Plenum rated)    		 Low-profile industrial design
    Wall, desktop, and ceiling drop mounting (UL2043 Plenum rated)     		Low-profile industrial design
    Wall, desktop, and ceiling drop mounting (UL2043 Plenum rated)

    Performance features

    		 Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM)
    Enterprise-grade CPU
    Hardware-accelerated encryption
    		 Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM)
    Enterprise-grade CPU
    Hardware-accelerated encryption
    High-density support
    Band steering    		 3-stream, 3x3 MIMO
    Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
    Enterprise-grade CPU
    Hardware-accelerated encryption
    High-density support
    Band steering     		3-stream, 3x3 MIMO
    Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
    Enterprise-grade CPU
    Hardware-accelerated encryption
    High-density support
    Band steering

    Mesh networking

    		 Basic mesh High performance multi-radio mesh Very high performance multi-radio mesh Very high performance multi-radio mesh

    * North American list price shown. International pricing, discounts and promotions available through Meraki authorized resellers. Contact Cisco Meraki for a custom quote.

    • Radios
      • One 802.11b/g/n, one 802.11a/n radio, and one dedicated for dual-band WIPS & spectrum analysis
      • Concurrent operation of all three radios
      • Max data rate 600 Mbit/s
    • Operating Bands
      • FCC (US)
        • 2.412-2.484 GHz
        • 5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
        • 5.725 -5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
      • EU (Europe)
        • 2.412-2.484 GHz
        • 5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
        • 5.250-5.350, 5.470-5.600 GHz, 5.650-5.725 GHz (UNII-2)
    • 802.11n Capabilities
      • 2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams
      • Maximal ratio combining (MRC)
      • Beamforming
      • 20 and 40 MHz channels
      • Packet aggregation
      • Cyclic shift diversity (CSD) support
    • Power
      • Power over Ethernet: 24 - 57 V (802.3af compatible)
      • 12V DC
      • Power consumption: 9.8 W max
      • Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
    • Mounting
      • All standard mounting hardware included
      • Desktop and wall mount
      • Ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16 or 1 ½" flush or recessed rails)
      • Assorted cable junction boxes
    • 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
      • 7.25” x 5.69” x 1.17” (186 mm x 146 mm x 30 mm) not including desk-mount feet or mount plate
      • Weight: 25.7 oz (0.73 kg)
    • Antenna
      • Integrated omni-directional antennas
      • Gain: 3 dBi @ 2.4 GHz, 5 dBi @ 5 GHz
    • Interfaces
      • 1 × 100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) with 48V DC 802.3af PoE
      • 1 × DC power connector (5mm x 2.1mm, center positive)
    • Security
      • Integrated policy firewall (Identity Policy Manager)
      • Mobile device policies
      • Air Marshal: real-time WIPS (wireless intrustion protection system) with alarms
      • Guest Isolation
      • Teleworker VPN with IPsec
      • WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK, and WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X
      • TKIP and AES encryption
      • VLAN tagging (802.1Q)
    • Quality of Service
      • Wireless Quality of Service (WMM/802.11e)
      • DSCP (802.1p)
      • Layer 7 application traffic shaping and firewall
    • Mobility
      • PMK and OKC credential support for fast Layer 2 roaming
      • 802.11r and 802.11k
      • Layer 3 roaming
    • LED Indicators
      • 2 Ethernet status
      • 1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
    • Regulatory
      • FCC (US)
      • IC (Canada)
      • CE (Europe)
      • C-Tick (Australia / New Zealand)
      • UL2043 (Plenum rating)
      • RoHS
      • For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Cisco Meraki sales
    • Warranty
      • Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
    • Ordering Information
      • MR18-HW
        Cisco Meraki MR18 Cloud Managed Access Point
      • MA-INJ-3-US
        Cisco Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (US Plug)
      • MA-INJ-3-EU
        Cisco Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (EU Plug)
      • MA-INJ-3-UK
        Cisco Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (UK Plug)
      • MA-INJ-3-AU
        Cisco Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (AU Plug)
      • AC-MR-1-XX
        Cisco Meraki AC Adapter (US, EU, UK, AU)

    Note: Meraki Enterprise license required.

    • Horizontal 2.4 GHz
      Horizontal 2.4 GHz
    • Horizontal 5.0 GHz
      Horizontal 5.0 GHz
    • Vertical 2.4 GHz
      Vertical 2.4 GHz
    • Vertical 5.0 GHz
      Vertical 5.0 GHz