Product overview
Cisco Meraki MR46-HW is an enterprise-level 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) access point that supports high indoor densities such as in class rooms, open offices, and high-density retail floors. It has 4×4:4 radio, OFDMA, and MU-MIMO, so it can provide the responsive airtime needed by many clients simultaneously, web apps, collaboration tools, and voice/video traffic.
The MR46 is compatible with the Meraki cloud-managed platform, which is a combination of robust RF and zero-touch provisioning, user-friendly web management, and rich analytics. A special security/monitoring radio, built-in BLE/IoT and auto RF optimization make day 2 operations less complex and enhance security and visibility throughout your wireless estate.
Key features
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Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) high-density performance: OFDMA and MU-MIMO.
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4x4:4 interior antenna radios; band steering and airtime fairness.
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Multigigabit uplink to prevent wired bottlenecks with 1/2.5G NBASE-T.
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Specialized third radio WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and auto RF tuning.
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BLE/IoT beacon, scan, and device interaction radio.
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Intelligent power save modes, POE+ (802.3at).
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Cloud-based: zero-touch deployment, role-based access and per-client analytics.
Technical specifications
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Category |
Details |
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Model |
MR46-HW |
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Wireless standard |
IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6); backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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Radios & streams |
Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 4×4:4 spatial streams |
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Max data rate (aggregate) |
Up to multi-gigabit class (rate varies by channel width and client capabilities) |
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Antennas |
Internal omnidirectional antenna array |
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Ethernet uplink |
1 × 1G/2.5G NBASE-T (RJ-45) |
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Power |
PoE+ (802.3at); intelligent power consumption management |
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Security/monitoring |
Dedicated third radio for WIDS/WIPS, spectrum, and RF optimization |
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IoT |
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio for beaconing and scanning |
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Mounting |
Ceiling or wall; standard mounting plate included |
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Environment |
Indoor enterprise deployments |
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Management |
Meraki cloud-managed dashboard; zero-touch provisioning and analytics |
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Dimensions/weight |
Low-profile indoor AP (compact, ceiling-mount friendly) |
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Use cases |
Schools, offices, hospitality, retail, and high-density public areas |