MR Family Access Points Overview

The MR series offers a broad range of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 access points (APs) designed to suit various deployment scenarios, from indoor enterprise to rugged outdoor environments. Each model delivers optimized performance, security, and scalability.


MR Family Model Tables #

ModelRadiosMax Aggregate ThroughputWi-Fi StandardAntennasUse Case
MR20Dual-radio (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)Up to 1.3 Gbps802.11ac Wave 22×2 MU-MIMOSmall offices, retail
MR36Dual-radio (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)Up to 1.7 Gbps802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)2×2 MU-MIMOSmall/medium businesses
MR44Dual-radio (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)Up to 2.7 Gbps802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)2×2:2 + 4×4:4 MU-MIMOMedium/large enterprises
MR46Dual-radio (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)Up to 3.5 Gbps802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)4×4 MU-MIMOHigh-density enterprise
MR56Dual-radio (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)Up to 5.9 Gbps802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)8×8 MU-MIMOUltra-high-density venues
MR76Dual-radio (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)Up to 1.7 Gbps802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)2×2 MU-MIMOOutdoor, rugged environments
MR86Dual-radio (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)Up to 3.5 Gbps802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)4×4 MU-MIMOHigh-density outdoor environments

Indoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Points #

MR36 #

  • Features:
  • 2×2 MU-MIMO with beamforming
  • Integrated Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) radio
  • Dedicated third radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS
  • Application-aware traffic shaping
  • Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
  • Performance:
  • Dual-radio aggregate frame rate up to 1.7 Gbps
  • Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
  • Optimized for voice and video
  • License:
  • Requires Meraki cloud license for operation and support
  • Use Cases:
  • Small to medium businesses needing high-performance Wi-Fi 6 with integrated security

MR44 #

  • Features:
  • 2×2:2 (2.4GHz) + 4×4:4 (5GHz) MU-MIMO 802.11ax
  • Integrated BLE radio
  • Dedicated third radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS
  • Application-aware traffic shaping
  • Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
  • Performance:
  • Dual-radio aggregate frame rate up to 2.7 Gbps
  • Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
  • Optimized for high-density environments
  • License:
  • Requires Meraki cloud license for operation and support
  • Use Cases:
  • Medium to large enterprises, educational institutions, healthcare facilities needing scalable Wi-Fi 6

MR46 #

  • Features:
  • 4×4 MU-MIMO with beamforming
  • Integrated BLE radio
  • Dedicated third radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS
  • Application-aware traffic shaping
  • Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
  • Performance:
  • Dual-radio aggregate frame rate up to 3.5 Gbps
  • Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
  • Optimized for high-density environments
  • License:
  • Requires Meraki cloud license for operation and support
  • Use Cases:
  • High-density locations like large offices, conference centers, auditoriums

MR56 #

  • Features:
  • 8×8 MU-MIMO with beamforming
  • Integrated BLE radio
  • Dedicated third radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS
  • Application-aware traffic shaping
  • Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
  • Performance:
  • Dual-radio aggregate frame rate up to 5.9 Gbps
  • Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
  • Optimized for ultra-high-density environments
  • License:
  • Requires Meraki cloud license for operation and support
  • Use Cases:
  • Ultra-high-density venues such as stadiums, large campuses, and public venues

Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Points #

MR76 #

  • Features:
  • 2×2 MU-MIMO with beamforming
  • Integrated BLE radio
  • Dedicated third radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS
  • IP67 rated for dust, shock, vibration, moisture resistance
  • Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
  • Performance:
  • Dual-radio aggregate frame rate up to 1.7 Gbps
  • Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
  • Optimized for outdoor environments
  • License:
  • Requires Meraki cloud license for operation and support
  • Use Cases:
  • Outdoor campuses, industrial sites, locations requiring ruggedized Wi-Fi 6 equipment

MR86 #

  • Features:
  • 4×4 MU-MIMO with beamforming
  • Integrated BLE radio
  • Dedicated third radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS
  • IP67 rated for dust, shock, vibration, moisture resistance
  • Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
  • Performance:
  • Dual-radio aggregate frame rate up to 3.5 Gbps
  • Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
  • Optimized for high-density outdoor environments
  • License:
  • Requires Meraki cloud license for operation and support
  • Use Cases:
  • Rugged outdoor environments with high density: stadiums, large public venues, industrial complexes

Indoor Wi-Fi 5 Access Points #

MR20 #

  • Features:
  • 2×2 MU-MIMO with beamforming
  • Integrated BLE radio
  • Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
  • Performance:
  • Dual-radio aggregate frame rate up to 1.3 Gbps
  • Optimized for basic wireless connectivity
  • License:
  • Requires Meraki cloud license for operation and support
  • Use Cases:
  • Small offices, retail stores, and environments needing reliable Wi-Fi 5 connectivity

Note: All MR Series access points require a valid Meraki cloud license for operation, including dashboard access, firmware updates, and support.