MR36 Datasheet
High Performance 802.11ax Wireless
The Cisco Meraki MR36 is a cloud-managed 2x2:2 802.11ax access point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency. Designed for next-
generation deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, shops, and hotels, the MR36 offers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and simple management.
The MR36 provides a maximum of 1.7 Gbps* aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios. A dedicated third radio provides real-time WIDS/
WIPS with automated RF optimization, and a fourth integrated radio delivers Bluetooth scanning and beaconing.
With the combination of cloud management, high performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the MR36 makes an outstanding
platform for the most demanding of uses—including high-density deployments and bandwidth or performance-intensive applications like voice and high-definition
video.
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MR36 and Meraki Cloud Management
Management of the MR36 is performed through the Meraki cloud, with an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment without time-
consuming training or costly certifications. Because the MR36 is self-configuring and managed over the web, it can be deployed at a remote location in a matter
of minutes, even without on-site IT staff.
24x7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud delivers real-time alerts if a network encounters problems. Remote diagnostic tools enable immediate troubleshooting over
the web so that distributed networks can be managed with a minimum of hassle.
The MR36’s firmware is automatically kept up to date via the cloud. New features, bug fixes, and enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web. This
means no manual software updates to download or missing security patches to worry about.
Product Highlights
•
2x2:2 MU-MIMO 802.11ax
• Integrated enterprise security and guest access
•
1.7* Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate
• Application-aware traffic shaping
•
24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics via dedicated third
• Optimized for voice and video
radio
• Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon
• Sleek design blends into office environments
• Integrated scanning radio
• Full-time Wi-Fi location tracking via dedicated 3rd radio
• Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
Features
Dual-radio aggregate frame rate of up to 1.7 Gbps*
5 GHz 2x2:2 radio and 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 radio offer a combined dual-radio aggregate frame rate of 1.7 Gbps*, with up to 1,201 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 573
Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity allow the MR36 to support a higher client density than
typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in better performance for more clients, from each AP.
* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11ax operation.
Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)
With support for features of 802.11ax, the MR36 offers MU-MIMO and OFDMA for more efficient transmission to multiple clients. Especially suited to
environments with numerous mobile devices, MU-MIMO enables multiple clients to receive data simultaneously. This increases the total network performance
and improves the end user experience.
Dedicated third radio delivers 24x7 wireless security and RF analytics
The MR36’s dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterizing 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.
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 MR36 enables
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the next generation of location-aware applications while future proofing deployments, ensuring it’s ready for any new customer engagement strategies.
Automatic cloud-based RF optimization
The MR36’s sophisticated and automated RF optimization means that there is no need for the dedicated hardware and RF expertise typically required to tune a
wireless network. The RF data collected by the dedicated third radio is continuously fed back to the Meraki cloud. This data is then used to automatically tune
the channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings for optimal performance under even the most challenging RF conditions.
Integrated enterprise security and guest access
The MR36 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.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the MR36 to offer automatic, context-aware security. Systems Manager’s self-service enrollment helps to
rapidly deploy MDM without installing additional equipment, and then dynamically tie firewall and traffic shaping policies to client posture.
Application-aware traffic shaping
The MR36 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling the configuration of QoS policies based on traffic type,
helping to prioritize mission-critical applications while setting limits on recreational traffic like peer-to-peer and video streaming. Policies can be implemented per
network, per SSID, per user group, or per individual user for maximum flexibility and control.
Voice and video optimizations
Industry standard QoS features are built-in and easy to configure. Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards support all
ensure important applications get prioritized correctly, not only on the MR36, but on other devices in the network. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery
(U-APSD) and new Target Wait Time features in 802.11ax clients ensure minimal battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.
Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date
When plugged in, the MR36 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.
Specifications
Category
Specifications
•
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax client access radio
•
5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax client access radio
•
2.4 GHz & 5 GHz dual-band WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, & location analytics radio
•
2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support
• Concurrent operation of all four radios
Radios
• Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply)
• 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)
3
◦
5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e)
◦
5.725 -5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
Antenna
• Internal Antenna (5.4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 6 dBi gain at 5 GHz)
• DL-OFDMA**, UL-OFDMA**, TWT support**, BSS Coloring**
•
2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams
• SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO** and DL MU-MIMO support
802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n
• Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming
Capabilities
•
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n); 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40 and 80
MHz channels (802.11ax)
• Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz bands
• Packet aggregation
• Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.af compatible)
• Alternative: 12 V DC input
Power
• Power consumption: 15W max (802.3af)
• Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
•
1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
Interfaces
•
1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive)
• All standard mounting hardware included
• Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount capable
Mounting
• 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
• Two security screw options (included) (10 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 4.7 mm head)
Physical Security
• Kensington lock hard point
• Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay
• Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Environment
• Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
•
9.84” x 4.72” x 1.42” (25 cm x 12 cm x 3.6 cm), not including desk mount feet or mount plate
Physical Dimensions
• Weight: 492 g
• Integrated Layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management
Security
• Real-time WIDS/WIPS with alerting and automatic rogue AP containment with Air Marshal
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• 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) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
• Cisco ISE integration for Guest access and BYOD Posturing
• Advanced Power Save (U-APSD)
Quality of Service
• WMM Access Categories with DSCP and 802.1p support
• Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping
• PMK, OKC, & 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming
Mobility
• Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming
• Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking
Analytics
• Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, & per application
LED Indicators
•
1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
• RoHS
Regulatory
• For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki sales
Warranty
• Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
• MR36-HW: Meraki MR36 Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP
• MA-PWR-30W-XX: Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
Ordering Information
• MA-INJ-4-XX: Meraki Gigabit 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
• MA-INJ-5-XX: Meraki Multigigabit 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
• Note: Meraki access point license required.
** software features can be enabled via firmware updates
Compliance and Standards
Category
Standards
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IEEE Standards
•
802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, and 802.11u***
• CSA and CB 60950 & 62368
Safety Approvals
• Conforms to UL 2043 (Plenum Rating)
• Canada: FCC Part 15C, 15E, RSS-247
• Europe: EN 300 328, EN 301 893
• Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 4268
Radio Approvals
• Mexico: IFT, NOM-208
• Taiwan: NCC LP0002
• For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki Sales
• Canada: FCC Part 15B, ICES-003
• Europe: EN 301 489-1-17, EN 55032, EN 55024
EMI Approvals (Class B)
• Australia/NZ: CISPR 22
• Japan: VCCI
• Canada: FCC Part 2, RSS-102
Exposure Approvals
• Europe: EN 50385, EN 62311, EN 62479
• Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 2772
*** feature can be enabled for required networks
Context and Comparisons
802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities
MR36
MR46
MR56
DL-OFDMA**, UL-OFDMA**, TWT support**,
DL-OFDMA**, UL-OFDMA**, TWT support**,
DL-OFDMA**, UL-OFDMA**, TWT support**,
BSS coloring**
BSS coloring**
BSS coloring**
8 x 8 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with
2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with
4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with
eight spatial streams on 5 GHz
two spatial streams
four spatial streams
4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with
eight spatial streams on 2.4 GHz
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming
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SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO** and DL MU-MIMO
SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO** and DL MU-MIMO
SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO** and DL MU-MIMO
support
support
support
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n); 20, 40, and
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n); 20, 40, and
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n); 20, 40, and
80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40 and
80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40 and
80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40 and
80 MHz channels (802.11ax)
80 MHz channels (802.11ax)
80MHz channels (802.11ax)
Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
bands
bands
bands
Packet aggregation
Packet aggregation
Packet aggregation
Power
MR36
MR46
MR56
Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.af
Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at
Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at
compliant)
compliant)
compliant)
Alternative: 12 V DC input
Alternative: 12 V DC input
Alternative: 12 V DC input
Power consumption: 15W max (802.3af)
Power consumption: 22W max
Power consumption: 22W max
Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter
Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter
Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter
sold separately
sold separately
sold separately
Interfaces
MR36
MR46
MR56
1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
1x 1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
1x 1000/2.5G/5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm,
1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm,
1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm,
center positive)
center positive)
center positive)
Physical Dimensions
MR36
MR46
MR56
9.84” x 4.72” x 1.42” (25 cm x 12 cm x 3.6
12.83” x 5.54” x 1.76” (32.6 cm x 14.079 cm x
12.05” x 5.06” x 1.74” (30.6 cm x 12.84 cm x 4.426
cm), not including desk mount feet or mount
4.47 cm), not including deskmount feet or mount
cm), not including desk mount feet or mount plate
plate
plate
Weight: 492 g
Weight: 800 g
Weight: 1 kg
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RF Performance Table
2.4 GHz
Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
1 Mb/s
20
-100
2 Mb/s
20
-90
2.4 GHz
802.11b
5.5 Mb/s
20
-90
11 Mb/s
20
-90
6 Mb/s
19
-94
9 Mb/s
19
-93
12 Mb/s
19
-91
18 Mb/s
19
-89
2.4 GHz
802.11g
24 Mb/s
16
-86
36 Mb/s
16
-82
48 Mb/s
16
-78
54 Mb/s
16
-77
MCS0
18.5
-95
MCS1
18.5
-92
2.4 GHz
802.11n (HT20)
MCS2
18.5
-90
MCS3
18.5
-87
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Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
MCS4
18.5
-83
MCS5
14.5
-79
MCS6
14.5
-78
MCS7
14.5
-76
MCS0
18.5
-95
MCS1
18.5
-92
MCS2
18.5
-90
MCS3
18.5
-87
2.4 GHz
802.11ac (VHT20)
MCS4
18.5
-83
MCS5
14.5
-79
MCS6
14.5
-78
MCS7
14.5
-77
MCS8
14
-72
MCS0
19
-93
MCS1
19
-90
2.4 GHz
802.11ax (HE20)
MCS2
19
-88
MCS3
19
-85
MCS4
19
-81
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Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
MCS5
14.5
-77
MCS6
14.5
-76
MCS7
14.5
-75
MCS8
14
-70
MCS9
14
-68
MCS10
13.5
-65
MCS11
13.5
-63
MCS0
17
-92
MCS1
17
-89
MCS2
17
-87
MCS3
17
-84
2.4 GHz
802.11n (HT40)
MCS4
17
-80
MCS5
14.5
-76
MCS6
14.5
-75
MCS7
14.5
-74
MCS0
17
-91
2.4 GHz
802.11ac (VHT40)
MCS1
17
-88
MCS2
17
-86
10
Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
MCS3
17
-83
MCS4
17
-79
MCS5
14.5
-75
MCS6
14.5
-74
MCS7
14.5
-73
MCS8
14
-69
MCS9
14
-69
MCS0
18.5
-90
MCS1
18.5
-87
MCS2
18.5
-85
MCS3
18.5
-82
MCS4
18.5
-78
2.4 GHz
802.11ax (HE40)
MCS5
14.5
-74
MCS6
14.5
-73
MCS7
14.5
-72
MCS8
14
-67
MCS9
14
-65
MCS10
13.5
-65
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Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
MCS11
13.5
-63
5 GHz
Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
6 Mb/s
17.5
-92
9 Mb/s
17.5
-91
5 GHz
12 Mb/s
17.5
-89
18 Mb/s
17.5
-87
802.11a
24 Mb/s
15
-83
36 Mb/s
15
-80
48 Mb/s
15
-76
54 Mb/s
15
-76
MCS0
17.5
-93
5 GHz
MCS1
17.5
-90
MCS2
17.5
-88
802.11n (HT20)
MCS3
17.5
-85
MCS4
17.5
-81
MCS5
13.5
-77
12
Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
MCS6
13.5
-76
MCS7
13.5
-75
MCS0
17.5
-91
MCS1
17.5
-88
5 GHz
MCS2
17.5
-86
MCS3
17.5
-83
802.11n (HT40)
MCS4
17.5
-79
MCS5
13.5
-75
MCS6
13.5
-74
MCS7
13.5
-73
MCS0
17.5
-94
MCS1
17.5
-91
5 GHz
MCS2
17.5
-89
MCS3
17.5
-86
802.11ac (VHT20)
MCS4
17.5
-82
MCS5
13.5
-78
MCS6
13.5
-77
MCS7
13.5
-76
13
Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
MCS8
13.5
-70
MCS0
17.5
-91
MCS1
17.5
-88
5 GHz
MCS2
17.5
-86
MCS3
17.5
-83
MCS4
17.5
-79
802.11ac (VHT40)
MCS5
13.5
-75
MCS6
13.5
-74
MCS7
13.5
-73
MCS8
13.5
-68
MCS9
13.5
-67
MCS0
17.5
-88
5 GHz
MCS1
17.5
-85
MCS2
17.5
-83
802.11ac (VHT80)
MCS3
17.5
-80
MCS4
17.5
-76
MCS5
13.5
-72
MCS6
13.5
-71
14
Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
MCS7
13.5
-70
MCS8
13.5
-65
MCS9
13.5
-64
MCS0
17.5
-93
MCS1
17.5
-92
MCS2
17.5
-88
5 GHz
MCS3
17.5
-85
MCS4
17.5
-81
MCS5
13.5
-77
802.11ax (HE20)
MCS6
13.5
-76
MCS7
13.5
-75
MCS8
13.5
-70
MCS9
13.5
-68
MCS10
12
-65
MCS11
12
-60
5 GHz
MCS0
17
-91
802.11ax (HE40)
MCS1
17
-88
MCS2
17
-86
15
Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
MCS3
17
-83
MCS4
17
-79
MCS5
13.5
-75
MCS6
13.5
-74
MCS7
13.5
-73
MCS8
13.5
-68
MCS9
13.5
-66
MCS10
12
-63
MCS11
12
-62
MCS0
17
-88
5 GHz
MCS1
17
-85
MCS2
17
-83
MCS3
17
-80
802.11ax (HE80)
MCS4
17
-76
MCS5
13.5
-72
MCS6
13.5
-71
MCS7
13.5
-70
MCS8
13.5
-65
16
Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power (conducted)
RX Sensitivity
MCS9
13.5
-63
MCS10
12
-60
MCS11
12
-59
Signal Coverage Patterns
5 GHz - Wireless
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2.4 GHz - Wireless
18
19
2.4GHz - Bluetooth
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2.4 GHz - Scanning
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22
5 GHz - Scanning
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Installation Guide
For instructions on how to install and configure MR36 access points please refer the MR36 Installation Guide
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