CISCO Meraki MR46-HW

Meraki MR46 Indoor Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax with Multigigabit Ethernet and Security Radio Access Point (MR46-HW)

Description

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet

Wi-Fi 6 performance and efficiency, with a dedicated security radio

MR36, MR46, and MR56 provide a set of Wi-Fi 6 access point options for indoor high-density wireless
environments. MR46 and MR56 have the same form factor and capabilities as MR45 and MR55, such as MUMIMO and OFDMA, but add MU-MIMO and OFDMA in the uplink direction. UL-MU-MIMO and UL-OFDMA are
key features for high-density environments with heavy uplink traffic, such as VoIP-heavy enterprise HQ’s, event
spaces, lecture halls, and stadiums.

Product Highlights

• 4×4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11ax & OFDMA supports efficient multi-user access and maximizes network capacity in high-density environments.
• 3.5* Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate for high-speed, reliable wireless connectivity.
• Dedicated third radio delivers 24×7 wireless security and RF analytics: The MR46’s dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterising RF interference and containing wireless threats like rogue access points. There’s no need to choose between wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and serving client data – a dedicated third radio means that all functions occur in real-time, without any impact to client traffic or AP throughput.
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio:  An integrated fourth Bluetooth radio provides seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and effortless visibility of Bluetooth devices. The MR46 enables the next generation of location-aware applications while future proofing deployments, ensuring it’s ready for any new customer engagement strategies.
• Integrated enterprise security and guest access: The MR46 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 Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration provide wired-like security while still being easy to configure. One-click guest isolation provides secure, internet-only access for visitors. PCI compliance reports check network settings against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail deployments.
• Application-aware traffic shaping: It features application-aware traffic shaping, which means it has built-in deep packet inspection and traffic classification capabilities. This allows you to create Quality of Service (QoS) rules based on the type of traffic, so you can give priority to important applications while limiting less critical ones like peer-to-peer sharing or video streaming. These policies can be tailored at the network level, specific SSIDs, user groups, or even individual users for maximum flexibility and control.
• Optimized for voice and video: Meraki MR46-HW-1YR Cloud-Managed PoE+ WiFi 6 Access Point (AX)
  The MR46 is designed to deliver top performance for voice and video applications. It includes built-in support for standard Quality of Service (QoS) features like Wireless MultiMedia (WMM), 802.1p, and DSCP, helping ensure that important traffic—like voice and video—gets the priority it needs, both on the MR46 and across the entire network. Additionally, features like Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) and Target Wake Time (TWT), part of the WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard, help extend battery life on devices such as wireless VoIP phones.
• Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
• Sleek design blends into office environments
• Full-time Wi-Fi location tracking via dedicated 3rd radio
• Seamless Roaming with fast handoff and roaming for uninterrupted user experiences in large or multi-floor deployments.
• Flexible Mounting with low-profile design with versatile mounting options for easy installation in any indoor space.
•  IoT Ready with integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio for asset tracking and IoT device connectivity.
•  Energy Efficient with advanced power-saving features and support for 802.3at PoE+
• Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date: When plugged in, the MR46 automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. If new firmware is required, this is retrieved by the AP and updated automatically. This ensures the network is kept up-to-date with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.
  

  Advanced analytics

  Drilling down into the details of network usage provides highly granular traffic analytics. Visibility into the physical world can be enhanced with journey tracking through location analytics. Visitor numbers, dwell time, repeat visit rates, and track trends can all be easily monitored in the dashboard and deeper analysis is enabled with raw data available via simple APIs.