Datasheet | MR42
MR42
Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with separate radios
dedicated to security, RF management, and Bluetooth
With a combination of cloud management,
remote location in a matter of minutes,
High performance 802.11ac
high perfomance hardware, multiple
even without on-site IT staff.
Wave 2 wireless
radios, and advanced software features,
24/7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud
The Cisco Meraki MR42 is a four
the MR42 makes an outstanding platform
delivers real-time alerts if the network
radio, cloud-managed 3x3 MU-MIMO
for the most demanding of uses today and
encounters problems. Remote diagnostic
802.11ac Wave 2 access point. Designed
tomorrow. These uses include high-density
tools enable immediate troubleshooting
for next-generation deployments in
deployments and support for applications
over the web, meaning multi-site, distributed
offices, schools, hospitals, shops, and
like voice and high-definition video.
networks can be easily managed.
hotels, the MR42 offers performance,
security, and simple management.
The MR42’s firmware is automatically kept
MR42 and Meraki cloud
up to date via the cloud. New features, bug
The MR42 provides a maximum 1.9
management: A powerful combo
fixes, and enhancements are delivered
Gbps aggregate dual-band frame rate
seamlessly over the web. This means no
with concurrent 802.11ac Wave 2 and
The MR42 is managed through the Meraki
manual software updates to download or
802.11n 3x3:3 MIMO radios. A dedicated
cloud, with an intuitive browser-based
missing security patches to worry about.
third radio provides real-time WIDS/
interface that enables rapid deployment
WIPS with automated RF optimization.
without training or certifications. Since the
In addition, an integrated fourth radio
MR42 is self-configuring and managed
delivers Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
over the web, it can be deployed at a
scanning and Beaconing functionality.
Product Highlights
»
3x3:3 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2
» Full-time WiFi location tracking via dedicated 3rd radio
»
1.9 Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate
» Integrated enterprise security and guest access
»
24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics via dedicated
» Application-aware traffic shaping
third radio
» Optimized for voice and video
» Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and
» Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
scanning radio
» Sleek, low-profile design blends into office environments
» Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
Features
Aggregate data rate of up to 1.9 Gbps
Automatic cloud-based RF optimization
be implemented per network, per SSID,
per user group, or per individual user.
A 5 GHz 3x3:3 802.11ac Wave 2 radio
The MR42’s sophisticated, automated
and a 2.4 GHz 3x3:3 802.11ac radio
RF optimization means that there is no
Voice and video optmizations
offer a combined 1.9 Gbps dual-radio
need for the dedicated hardware and
aggregate frame rate. Supports up to
RF expertise typically required to tune a
Industry standard QoS features are easy
1,300 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 600
wireless network. The RF analysis data
to configure and come built in. Wireless
Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies
collected by the dedicated third radio
Multi Media (WMM) access categories,
like transmit beamforming and enhanced
is continuously fed back to the Meraki
802.1p, and DSCP industry standards
receive sensitivity allow the MR42 to
cloud. This then automatically tunes
all ensure important applications get
support a higher client density than typical
the MR42’s channel selection, transmit
priorotized correctly, not only on the
enterprise-class access points, resulting
power, and client connection settings
MR42, but on other steps in the traffic
in fewer APs for a given deployment.
for optimal performance under even
flow. Unscheduled Automatic Power
the most challenging RF conditions.
Save Delivery (U-APSD) ensures minimal
Multi User Multiple Input
battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.
Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)
Integrated enterprise security and
guest access
Low-profile, modern, user
With support for the 802.11ac Wave 2
friendly design
standard, the MR42 offers MU-MIMO for
The MR42 features integrated, easy-to-use
efficient transmission to multiple clients.
security technologies to provide secure
Despite its extensive capabilities, the
Especially suited for enviroments with
connectivity for employees and guests alike.
MR42 is packaged in a sleek, low-profile
numerous mobile devices, MU-MIMO
Advanced security features such as AES
enclosure that blends seamlessly into
enables multiple clients to receive
hardware-based encryption and WPA2-
any environment. This makes it ideal for
data simultanously. This increases
Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and
modern offices, high end retail locations,
the total network perfomance and
Active Directory integration provide wire-like
and discrete deployments. Using human
improves the end user experience.
security while still being easy to configure.
interface design principles, even the
One-click guest isolation provides secure,
physical installation and mounting
Third radio delivers 24x7 wireless
Internet-only access for visitors. Our policy
experience has been developed to eliminate
security and RF analytics
firewall (Identity Policy Manager) enables
error and simplify installation process.
granular access control at the group or
The MR42’s sophisticated, dedicated
device level. PCI compliance reports check
Self-configuring, self-maintaining,
dual-band radio scans the environment
network settings against PCI requirements
always up-to-date
continuously, characterizing RF interference
to simplify secure retail deployments.
and containing wireless threats like
When plugged in, the MR42 automatically
rogue access points. No longer choose
connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads
Enterprise Mobility Management
between wireless security, advanced
its configuration, and joins the appropriate
(EMM) & Mobile Device
RF analysis, and serving client data: a
network. If new firmware is required,
Management (MDM) integration
dedicated third radio means that all three
this is retrieved by the AP and updated
occur in real-time, without any impact
Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates
automatically. This ensures the network is
to client traffic or AP throughput.
with the MR42 to offer simple automatic
maintained with bug fixes, security updates,
security that is context aware. Rapidly
and new features managed for you.
Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon
deploy self-service MDM enrolment without
and scanning radio
installing additional equipment or dynami-
Advanced analytics
cally tie firewall policies to client posture.
An integrated fourth radio for Bluetooth
Drill down into exceptional detail with
End-to-end security has never been so easy.
Low Energy (BLE) provides seamless
highly granular traffic analytics. Understand
deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and
how your network is used with access to
Application-aware traffic shaping
effortless visibility of BLE devices. The MR42
numerous datasets. Extend your visibility
enables the next generation of location-
The MR42 includes an integrated layer 7
to the physical world with journey tracking
aware applications while futureproofing
packet inspection, classification, and control
through location analytics. View vistor
your deployment, making it ready for any
engine, enabling you to set QoS policies
numbers, dwell time, repeat visit rates, and
new customer engagement strategies.
based on traffic type. Prioritize your mission
track trends. Fully customize your analysis
critical applications, while setting limits on
with raw data available via simple APIs.
recreational traffic, e.g., peer-to-peer and
video streaming. Importantly, controls can
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Specifications
Radios
Mounting
Analytics
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n client access radio
All standard mounting hardware included
Embedded location analytics reporting and
device tracking
5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac client access radio
Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount capable
Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per
2.4 GHz & 5 GHz dual-band WIDS/WIPS, spectrum
Ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16 or 1 ½” flush or recessed
device, per application
analysis, & location analytics radio
rails), assorted cable junction boxes
2.4 GHz Bluetooth radio with Bluetooth Low Energy
Bubble level on mounting cradle for accurate horizon-
Warranty
(BLE) and Beacon support
tal wall mounting
Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replace-
Concurrent operation of all four radios
ment included
Physical Security
Max dual-radio aggregate frame rate 1.9 Gbit/s
Two security screw options (included)
Supported frequency bands (country-specific restric-
Ordering Information
tions apply):
Kensington lock hard point
MR42-HW: Meraki MR42 Cloud Managed 802.11ac AP
2.412-2.484 GHz
Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay
5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
MA-PWR-30W-XX: Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series
5.250-5.350 GHZ (UNII-2)
(XX = US, EU, UK or AU)
Environment
5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e)
MA-INJ-4-XX: Cisco Meraki 802.3at Power over Ether-
Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
5.725 -5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
net Injector (XX = US, EU, UK or AU)
Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
Antenna
Note: Meraki access point license required.
Physical Dimensions
Integrated omni-directional antennas (5 dBi gain at 2.4
GHz, 5.5 dBi gain at 5 GHz)
10.0” x 6.1” x 1.5” (253.4 mm x 155.8 mm x 37.1 mm), not
including deskmount feet or mount plate
Individual antenna elements for each radio
Weight: 25 oz (0.7kg)
802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities
Security
3 x 3 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with three
spatial streams
Integrated Layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy
management
SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO support
Real-time WIDS/WIPS with alerting and automatic
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming
rogue AP containment with Air Marshal
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n), 20, 40, and 80
Flexible guest access with device isolation
MHz channels (802.11ac)
VLAN tagging (802.1q) and tunneling with IPsec VPN
Up to 256-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
PCI compliance reporting
Packet aggregation
WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X
Power
EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM
Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.3at required with
TKIP and AES encryption
functionality-restricted 802.3af mode supported)
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile
Alternative 12 V DC input
Device Management (MDM) integration
Power consumption: 20W max (802.3at)
Quality of Service
Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter
sold separately
Advanced Power Save (U-APSD)
WMM Access Categories with DSCP and
LED Indicators
802.1p support
Multi color & multi function status indicator
Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping
Interfaces
Mobility
1x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ45)
PMK and OKC credential support for fast
Layer 2 roaming
1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm,
center positive)
Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming
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Compliance & Standards
IEEE Standards
802.11b
802.11g
802.11a
802.11n
802.11ac
802.11h
802.11i
802.11e
802.11k
802.11r
802.11u
Safety Approvals
UL 60950-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
IEC 60950-1
EN 60950-1
UL 2043 (Plenum Rating)
Radio Approvals
FCC Part 15C, 15E
RSS-247 (Canada)
EN 300 328, EN 301 893 (Europe)
AS/NZS 4268 (Australia/NZ)
NOM-121 (Mexico)
NCC LP0002 (Taiwan)
For additional country-specific regulatory information,
please contact Meraki sales
EMI Approvals (Class B)
FCC Part 15B
ICES-003 (Canada)
EN 301 489-1-17, EN 55032, EN 55024 (Europe)
CISPR 22 (Australia/NZ)
VCCI (Japan)
Exposure Approvals
FCC Part 2
RSS-102 (Canada)
EN 50385, EN 62311, EN 62479 (Europe)
AS/NZS 2772 (Australia/NZ)
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RF Performance Table
2.4 GHz
Operating Band
Operation Mode
Data Rate
TX Power
RX Sensitivity
1 Mb/s
21 dBm
-98 dBm
2 Mb/s
21 dBm
-93.5 dBm
2.4 GHz
802.11b
5.5 Mb/s
21 dBm
-92 dBm
11 Mb/s
21 dBm
-86 dBm
6 Mb/s
21 dBm
-93 dBm
9 Mb/s
21 dBm
-92.5 dBm
12 Mb/s
20.5 dBm
-91 dBm
18 Mb/s
20.5 dBm
-89 dBm
2.4 GHz
802.11g
24 Mb/s
19 dBm
-85 dBm
36 Mb/s
19.5 dBm
-82.5 dBm
48 Mb/s
18.5 dBm
-78 dBm
54 Mb/s
18.5 dBm
-76 dBm
MCS0/8/16
21/24/25.7 dBm
-93/-96/-97.7 dBm
MCS1/9/17
20.5/23.5/25.2 dBm
-89/-92/-93.7 dBm
MCS2/10/18
20.5/23.5/25.2 dBm
-87/-90/-91.7 dBm
MCS3/11/19
19/22/23.7 dBm
-83/-86/-87.7 dBm
2.4 GHz
802.11n (HT20)
MCS4/12/20
19.5/22.5/24.2 dBm
-80/-83/-84.7 dBm
MCS5/13/21
18.5/21.5/23.2 dBm
-76/-79/-80.7 dBm
MCS6/14/22
18.5/21.5/23.2 dBm
-74/-77/-78.7 dBm
MCS7/15/23
18/21/22.7 dBm
-73/-76/-77.7 dBm
MCS0/0/0
21/24/25.7 dBm
-93/-96/-97.7 dBm
MCS1/1/1
20.5/23.5/25.2 dBm
-89/-92/-93.7 dBm
MCS2/2/2
20.5/23.5/25.2 dBm
-87/-90/-91.7 dBm
MCS3/3/3
19/22/23.7 dBm
-83/-86/-87.7 dBm
MCS4/4/4
19.5/22.5/24.2 dBm
-80/-83/-84.7 dBm
2.4 GHz
802.11n (VHT20)
MCS5/5/5
18.5/21.5/23.2 dBm
-76/-79/-80.7 dBm
MCS6/6/6
18.5/21.5/23.2 dBm
-74/-77/-78.7 dBm
MCS7/7/7
18/21/22.7 dBm
-73/-76/-77.7 dBm
MCS8/8/8
17/xx/xx dBm
-73/xx/xx dBm
MCS9/9/9
17/xx/xx dBm
-68/xx/x dBm
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RF Performance Table
5 GHz
Operating Band
Operation Mode
Data Rate
TX Power
RX Sensitivity
6 Mb/s
22 dBm
-92 dBm
9 Mb/s
22 dBm
-91 dBm
12 Mb/s
22 dBm
-90 dBm
18 Mb/s
22 dBm
-88 dBm
5 GHz
802.11a
24 Mb/s
20 dBm
-84 dBm
36 Mb/s
19 dBm
-81 dBm
48 Mb/s
19 dBm
-76 dBm
54 Mb/s
19 dBm
-74 dBm
MCS0/8/16
22/25/26.7 dBm
-92/-95/-96.7 dBm
MCS1/9/17
22/25/26.7 dBm
-88/-91/-92.7 dBm
MCS2/10/18
22/25/26.7 dBm
-86/-89/-90.7 dBm
MCS3/11/19
22/23/24.7 dBm
-82/-85/-86.7 dBm
5 GHz
802.11n (HT20)
MCS4/12/20
19/22/23.7 dBm
-79/-82/-83.7 dBm
MCS5/13/21
19/22/23.7 dBm
-74/-77/-78.7 dBm
MCS6/14/22
19/22/23.7 dBm
-73/-76/-77.7 dBm
MCS7/15/23
19/22/23.7 dBm
-71/-74/-75.7 dBm
MCS0/8/16
2/25/26.7 dBm
-88/-91/-92.7 dBm
MCS1/9/17
21.5/24.5/26.2 dBm
-85/-88/-89.7 dBm
MCS2/10/18
20/23/24.7 dBm
-83/-86/-87.7 dBm
MCS3/11/19
20/23/24.7 dBm
-79/-82/-83.7 dBm
5 GHz
802.11n (HT40)
MCS4/12/20
19.5/22.5/24.2 dBm
-76/-79/-80.7 dBm
MCS5/13/21
19.5/22.5/24.2 dBm
-72/-75/-76.7dBm
MCS6/14/22
18.5/21.5/23.2 dBm
-70/-73/-74.7 dBm
MCS7/15/23
18/21/22.7 dBm
-69/-72/-73.7 dBm
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RF Performance Table
5 GHz
Operating Band
Operation Mode
Data Rate
TX Power
RX Sensitivity
MCS0/0/0
22/25/26.7 dBm
-92/-95/-96.7 dBm
MCS1/1/1
22/25/26.7 dBm
-88/-91/-92.7 dBm
MCS2/2/2
22/25/26.7 dBm
-86/-89/-90.7 dBm
MCS3/3/3
22/23/24.7 dBm
-82/-85/-86.7 dBm
MCS4/4/4
19/22/23.7 dBm
-79/-82/-83.7 dBm
5 GHz
802.11ac (HT20)
MCS5/5/5
19/22/23.7 dBm
-74/-77/-78.7 dBm
MCS6/6/6
19/22/23.7 dBm
-73/-76/-77.7 dBm
MCS7/7/7
19/22/23.7 dBm
-71/-74/-75.7 dBm
MCS8/8/8
18.5/21.5/23.2 dBm
-67/-70/-71.7 dBm
MCS9/9/9
18.5/21.5/23.2 dBm
-63/-66/-67.7 dBm
MCS0/0/0
22/25/26.7 dBm
-88/-91/-92.7 dBm
MCS1/1/1
21.5/24.5/26.2 dBm
-85/-88/-89.7 dBm
MCS2/2/2
20/23/24.7 dBm
-83/-86/-87.7 dBm
MCS3/3/3
20/23/24.7 dBm
-79/-82/-83.7 dBm
MCS4/4/4
19.5/22.5/24.2 dBm
-76/-79/-80.7 dBm
5 GHz
802.11ac (HT40)
MCS5/5/5
19.5/22.5/24.2 dBm
-72/-75/-76.7dBm
MCS6/6/6
18.5/21.5/23.2 dBm
-70/-73/-74.7 dBm
MCS7/7/7
18/21/22.7 dBm
-69/-72/-73.7 dBm
MCS8/8/8
18/21/22.7 dBm
-67/-70/-71.7 dBm
MCS9/9/9
18/21/22.7 dBm
-63/-66/-67.7 dBm
MCS0/0/0
22/25/26.7 dBm
-86/-89/-90.7 dBm
MCS1/1/1
21.5/24.5/26.2 dBm
-82/-85/-86.7 dBm
MCS2/2/2
21.5/24.5/26.2 dBm
-80/-83/-84.7 dBm
MCS3/3/3
20.5/23.5/24.2 dBm
-76/-79/-80.7 dBm
MCS4/4/4
20.5/23.5/24.2 dBm
-73/-76/-77.7 dBm
5 GHz
802.11ac (VHT80)
MCS5/5/5
19.5/22.5/24.2 dBm
-69/-72/-73.7 dBm
MCS6/6/6
19/22/23.7 dBm
-67/-70/-71.7 dBm
MCS7/7/7
19/22/23.7 dBm
-66/-69/-70.7 dBm
MCS8/8/8
18/21/22.7 dBm
-61/-64/-65.7 dBm
MCS9/9/9
18/21/22.7 dBm
-59/-62/-63.7 dBm
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Signal Coverage Patterns
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