Cisco Meraki MR46E
Wi-Fi 6 with Multigigabit Ethernet and external antennas

Cloud-managed, supports auto-detectable external antennas

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Cisco Meraki MR46E AP
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Overview:

MR Cloud-Managed Wireless Access Points

The Meraki MR series is the world's first enterprise-grade line of cloud-managed WLAN access points. Designed for challenging enterprise environments, the MR access points use advanced Wi-Fi 6 technologies including MU-MIMO, OFDMA, beam forming and channel bonding to deliver the throughput and reliable coverage required by demanding business applications.

Class- Leading Enterprise Features

The MR series comes equipped with industry-leading features that make them ideal for demanding enterprise deployments:

Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
802.11ax MU-MIMO with up to eight spatial streams, built for voice and video
Integrated enterprise security and guest access
Dedicated radio for security and RF optimization with integrated spectrum analysis (indoor models)
Integrated intrusion detection and prevention system (WIDS/ WIPS)
Self-learning application-aware traffic analytics engine
Flexible group policy engine for creating and applying application-aware policies by network, device-type, and enduser
Integrated Bluetooth IoT radio
Self-healing, zero-configuration mesh
Role-based administration and automatic, scheduled firmware upgrades delivered over the web
E-mail and text message alerts upon power loss, downtime, or configuration changes

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
Redundancy and security built into cloud architecture
Seamless firmware updates

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

Compare Access Points:

	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/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 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.

Specifications:

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)
- 5.725 -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)
1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 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% non-condensing

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

** software features can be enabled via firmware updates

Documentation:

Download the Cisco Meraki MR-Family Datasheet (PDF).

Download the Cisco Meraki WiFi6 Datasheet (PDF).

Pricing Notes:

Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.

Cisco Meraki Products

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