Cisco Meraki MR20
Entry-level enterprise wireless

Overview:

MR20

Dual-band, 802.11ac Wave 2 access point delivering entry-level enterprise wireless for small businesses and SOHO deployments

Entry-level cloud-managed 802.11ac wireless

The Cisco Meraki MR20 is a dual-radio, cloud-managed 2x2:2 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with MU-MIMO support. Designed for basic, very low-density deployments, the MR20 provides enterprisegrade security and simple management. The MR20 delivers a maximum 1.3 Gbps* aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios.

The combination of intuitive cloud management, 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless, and enterprise-grade security provide safe, reliable WiFi for small business and home office networks that want basic connectivity.

MR20 and Meraki cloud management: a powerful combination

The MR20 is managed through the Meraki cloud, with an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment without training or certifications. Because the access point is monitored 24x7 by the Meraki cloud, the MR20 can deliver real-time alerts if the network encounters problems, and diagnostic tools enable real-time troubleshooting over the web. The MR20’s firmware is always kept up to date from the cloud. New features, bug fixes, and enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web, meaning no manual software updates to download or missing security patches to worry about.

MR20 Highlights

• 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2
• 1.3 Gbps* aggregate dual-band frame rate
• Integrated enterprise security and guest access
• Built-in WIPS for threat detection and remediation
• Application-aware traffic shaping
• Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
• Integrated location analytics and heat map

Features:

Aggregate data rate of up to 1.3 Gbps*

A 5 GHz 2x2:2 radio supporting 80 MHz channel widths and a 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 radio supporting 40 MHz channel widths offer a combined dual-radio aggregate frame rate of 1.3 Gbps*, with up to 866 Mbps in the 5 GHz band thanks to 802.11ac Wave 2 and 400 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band.

Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)

With support for the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, the MR20 offers MU-MIMO for more efficient transmission to multiple clients. This increases the total network performance and the improves the end user experience

Integrated enterprise security and guest access

The MR20 features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies to provide secure connectivity for employees and guests alike. Advanced security features such as AES hardware-based encryption and WPA2-Enterprise authentication with 802.1X provide wire-like security while still being easy to configure. One-click guest isolation provides secure, Internet-only access for visitors. Our policy firewall (Identity Policy Manager) enables group or device-based, granular access policy control.

Secure wireless environments using Air Marshal

The MR20 comes equipped with Air Marshal, a built-in wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS) for threat detection and attack remediation. MR20 access points will scan their environment opportunistically based on user-defined preferences. Alarms and auto-containment of malicious rogue APs are configured via flexible remediation policies, ensuring optimal security and performance in even the most challenging wireless environments.

Application-aware traffic shaping

The MR20 includes an integrated Layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling you to set QoS policies based on traffic type. Prioritize your mission critical applications, while setting limits on recreational traffic, e.g., peer-to-peer and video streaming

Self-configuring, self-optimizing, self-healing

When plugged in, the MR20 automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. It self-optimizes, determining the ideal channel, transmit power, and client connection parameters. And it self-heals in the event of a switch or cable failure by meshing with nearby Meraki access points, providing continued gateway

Integrated analytics

Drill down into the details of your network usage with highly granular traffic analytics. Extend your visibility into the physical world with built-in location analytics that enables you to view visitor numbers, dwell time, repeat visit rates, and track foot traffic trends.

* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11ac-compliant operation.

Specifications:

Compare Access Points:

	MR20	MR30H	MR33	MR42	MR42E
Usage	Basic wireless, very low-density deployments	In-room hotel or dormitory deployments that must service IP-enabled devices	Basic 802.11ac Wave 2 for futureproof deployments	General purpose 802.11ac Wave 2 for campus and enterprise	General purpose wireless, challenging RF, or focused coverage scenarios
Radio specification	1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1.3 Gbit/sec max rate 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming	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 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.9 Gbit/sec max rate 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming	1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.3 Gbit/sec max rate 3×3:3 MU-MIMO with beamforming	1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.3 Gbit/sec max rate 3×3:3 MU-MIMO with beamforming
Interface	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port	1 × 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) input 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) with 802.3af Power over Ethernet output 3x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) outputs	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port
Power	802.3af PoE DC power adaptor	802.3af PoE	802.3af PoE DC power adaptor	802.3af PoE DC power adaptor	802.3at/802.3af PoE DC power adaptor
Performance features	2×2:2 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering	2×2:2 MU-MIMO Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering	2×2:2 SU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering	3×3:3 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering	3×3:3 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering Removable antennas

Documentation:

Download the Cisco Meraki MR20 Datasheet (PDF).