Datasheet | MR53E
MR53E
Dual-band, 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with
external antenna connectors for challenging RF and
high-density deployments
High performance 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless
MR53E and Meraki cloud management:
a powerful combination
The Cisco Meraki MR53E is a cloud-managed 4x4:4 802.11ac Wave 2
access point with 160 MHz channels and MU-MIMO support.
Management of the MR53E is handled through the Meraki
Designed for demanding next-generation deployments in busy
dashboard, an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid
offices, schools, hospitals, stadiums, factories, warehouses, and
deployment across multiple sites without the need for time-
other venues, the MR53E offers high performance, enterprise-grade
consuming training or costly certifications.
security, and simple management. The MR53E provides a maximum
Since the MR53E is self-configuring and managed over the web, it
of 2.5 Gbps* aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5
can be deployed at a remote location in a matter of minutes, even
GHz radios. A dedicated third radio provides real-time WIDS/WIPS
without on-site IT staff. 24x7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud delivers
with automated RF optimization, and a fourth integrated radio
real-time alerts if the network encounters problems. Remote
delivers Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) scanning and Beaconing.
diagnostic tools enable immediate troubleshooting so that
The MR53E supports a variety of smart, auto-detectable external
distributed networks can be managed with a minimum of hassle.
antenna that can deliver both focused, targeted coverage in
The MR53E’s firmware is automatically kept up to date via the cloud.
challenging RF scenarios as well as broader coverage in a variety of
New features, bug fixes, and enhancements are delivered
environments, including those with very high ceilings. These antenna
seamlessly over the web. This means no manual software updates to
include panel and panel downtilt omnidirectionals, wide patch, and
download or missing security patches to worry about.
narrow patch options.
With the combination of cloud management, best-in-class hardware,
multiple radios, and advanced software features that leverage the
intelligence and power of the Meraki cloud, the MR53E makes an
outstanding platform for the most challenging use cases — including
high-density deployments and bandwidth or performance-critical
applications like voice and high-definition video.
Product Highlights
• External antenna connectors
• Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
•
4 x 4 160 MHz MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2
• Full-time Wifi location tracking via dedicated 3rd radio
•
2.5 Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate
• Integrated enterprise security and guest access
• Multigigabit ethernet
• Application-aware traffic shaping
•
24 x 7 real-time WIPS/WIDS and spectrum analytics via
• Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
dedicated third radio
• Sleek, low-profile design blends into office environments
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
• Optimized for voice and video
Features
Dual-radio aggregate frame rate of up to 2.5 Gbps*
Automatic cloud-based RF optimization
A 5 GHz 4x4:4 radio supporting 160 MHz channel widths and a 2.4
The MR53E’s sophisticated and automated RF optimization means
GHz 4x4:4 radio supporting 40 MHz channel widths offer a combined
that there is no need for the dedicated hardware and RF expertise
dual-radio aggregate frame rate of 2.5 Gbps*, with up to 1,733 Mbps
typically required to tune a wireless network. The RF data collected
in the 5 GHz band thanks to 802.11ac Wave 2 and 800 Mbps in the
by the dedicated third radio is continuously fed back to the Meraki
2.4 GHz band. Technologies like transmit beamforming and
cloud. This data is then used to automatically tune the channel
enhanced receive sensitivity allow the MR53E to support a higher
selection, transmit power, and client connection settings for optimal
client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in
performance under even the most challenging RF conditions.
fewer APs for a given deployment.
Integrated enterprise security and guest access
Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)
The MR53E features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies to
The MR42E’s sophisticated, dedicated dual-band third radio scans
provide secure connectivity for employees and guests alike.
the environment continuously, characterizing RF interference and
Advanced security features such as AES hardware-based encryption
containing wireless threats like rogue access points. No more need
and WPA2-Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory
to choose between wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and
integration provide wire-like security while still being easy to
serving client data: a dedicated third radio means that all three occur
configure. One-click guest isolation provides secure, Internet-only
in real-time, without any impact to client traffic or AP throughput.
access for visitors. PCI compliance reports check network settings
against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail deployments.
Multi-gigabit and Link Aggregation uplink options
3rd radio delivers 24x7 wireless security and RF analytics
The MR53E’s integrated multi-gigabit uplink ensures maximum
capacity for this high performance 802.11ac Wave 2 hardware
The MR53E’s dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio
configuration. The MR53E’s two Ethernet uplinks can be configured
continually assesses the environment, characterizing RF interference
for link aggregation if switch infrastructure does not yet support
and containing wireless threats like rogue access points. There’s no
multigigabit. The second Ethernet port can be used to connect
need to choose between wireless security, advanced RF analysis,
wired client devices, like a security camera, when not used for
and serving client data - a dedicated third radio means that all
link aggregation.
functions occur in real-time, without any impact to client traffic or
AP throughput.
Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) &
An integrated fourth radio for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provides
Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and effortless
visibility of BLE devices. The MR53E enables the next generation of
Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the MR53E to offer
location-aware applications while future-proofing your deployment,
automatic, context-aware security. You can use Systems Manager’s
ensuring it’s ready for any new customer engagement strategies.
self-service enrollment to rapidly deploy MDM without installing
additional equipment, and then dynamically tie firewall and traffic
shaping policies to client posture.
* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11ac-compliant operation.
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Features (cont’d)
Application-aware traffic shaping
The MR53E includes an integrated Layer 7 packet inspection,
classification, and control engine, enabling you to set QoS policies
based on traffic type. Prioritize your 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 optimization
Industry standard QoS features are built in and easy to configure.
Wireless Multi Media (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP
standards support all ensure important applications get prioritized
correctly, not only on the MR53E, but on other devices in your
network. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD)
ensures minimal battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.
Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date
When plugged in, the MR53E 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
Drill down into the details of your network usage with highly granular
traffic analytics. Extend your visibility into the physical world with
journey tracking through location analytics. View visitor numbers,
dwell time, repeat visit rates, and track trends. View real-time,
per-radio spectrum analytics to troubleshoot nearby interference.
Analyze AP events, client utilization, and bandwidth usage on a
per-radio basis. Fully customize your analysis with raw data available
via simple APIs.
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MR53E Tx / Rx Tables | 2.4 GHz
Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power
RX Sensitivity
1 Mb/s
19 dBm
-96.5 dBm
2 Mb/s
19 dBm
-91.5 dBm
2.4 GHz
802.11b
5.5 Mb/s
19 dBm
-90.5 dBm
11 Mb/s
19 dBm
-85.5 dBm
6 Mb/s
19 dBm
-90.5 dBm
9 Mb/s
19 dBm
-89.5 dBm
12 Mb/s
18 dBm
-88.5 dBm
18 Mb/s
18 dBm
-86.5 dBm
2.4 GHz
802.11g
24 Mb/s
18 dBm
-83.5 dBm
36 Mb/s
18 dBm
-80.5 dBm
48 Mb/s
17 dBm
-74.5 dBm
54 Mb/s
17 dBm
-73.5 dBm
MCS0/8/16/24
19/22/23/27 dBm
-90.5/-93.5/-94.5/-96.5 dBm
MCS1/9/17/25
18/21/22/24 dBm
-86.5/-89.5/-90.5/-92.5 dBm
MCS2/10/18/26
18/21/22/24 dBm
-84.5/-87.5/-88.5/-90.5 dBm
MCS3/11/19/27
17/20/21/23 dBm
-80.5/-83.5/-84.5/85.5 dBm
802.11n
2.4 GHz
(HT20)
MCS4/12/20/28
17/20/21/23 dBm
-78.5/-81.5/-82.5/-84.5 dBm
MCS5/13/21/29
16/19/20/25 dBm
-73.5/-76.5/-77.5/-79.5 dBm
MCS6/14/22/30
15/18/19/21 dBm
-71.5/-74.5/-75.5/-77.5 dBm
MCS7/15/23/31
15/18/19/21 dBm
-70.5/-73.5/-74.5/-76.5 dBm
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MR53E Tx / Rx Tables | 5 GHz
Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power
RX Sensitivity
6 Mb/s
20 dBm
-89.5 dBm
9 Mb/s
20 dBm
-88.5 dBm
12 Mb/s
20 dBm
-87.5 dBm
18 Mb/s
20 dBm
-85.5 dBm
5 GHz
802.11a
24 Mb/s
19 dBm
-78.5 dBm
36 Mb/s
19 dBm
-75.5 dBm
48 Mb/s
18 dBm
-73.5 dBm
54 Mb/s
18 dBm
-72.5 dBm
MCS0/8/16/24
20/23/24/26 dBm
-89.5/-92.5/-93.5/-95.5 dBm
MCS1/9/17/25
20/23/24/26 dBm
-86.5/-89.5/-90.5/-92.5 dBm
MCS2/10/18/26
20/23/24/26 dBm
-83.5/-86.5/-87.5/-89.5 dBm
MCS3/11/19/27
20/23/24/26 dBm
-80.5/-83.5/-84.5/-86.5 dBm
802.11n
5 GHz
(HT20)
MCS4/12/20/28
19/22/23/25 dBm
-76.5/-79.5/-80.5/-82.5 dBm
MCS5/13/21/29
19/22/23/25 dBm
-72.5/-75.5/-76.5/-78.5 dBm
MCS6/14/22/30
18/21/22/24 dBm
-69.5/-72.5/-73.5/-75.5 dBm
MCS7/15/23/31
17/20/21/23 dBm
-70.5/-73.5/-74.5/-76.5 dBm
MCS0/8/16/24
20/23/24/26 dBm
-86.5/-89.5/-90.5/-92.5 dBm
MCS1/9/17/25
20/23/24/26 dBm
-83.5/-86.5/-87.5/-89.5 dBm
MCS2/10/18/26
20/23/24/26 dBm
-80.5/-83.5/-84.5/-86.5 dBm
MCS3/11/19/27
20/23/24/26 dBm
-77.5/-80.5/-81.5/-83.5 dBm
802.11n
5 GHz
(HT40)
MCS4/12/20/28
19/22/23/25 dBm
-74.5/-77.5/-78.5/-80.5 dBm
MCS5/13/21/29
19/22/23/25 dBm
-71.5/-74.5/-75.5/-77.5 dBm
MCS6/14/22/30
18/21/22/24 dBm
-70.5/-73.5/-74.5/-76.5 dBm
MCS7/15/23/31
17/20/21/23 dBm
-68.5/-71.5/-72.5/-74.5 dBm
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Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power
RX Sensitivity
MCS0/0/0/0
20/23/24/26 dBm
-89.5/-92.5/-93.5/-95.5 dBm
MCS1/1/1/1
20/23/24/26 dBm
-86.5/-89.5/-90.5/-92.5 dBm
MCS2/2/2/2
20/23/24/26 dBm
-83.5/-86.5/-87.5/-89.5 dBm
MCS3/3/3/3
20/23/24/26 dBm
-80.5/-83.5/-84.5/-86.5 dBm
802.11ac
MCS4/4/4/4
19/22/23/25 dBm
-76.5/-79.5/-80.5/-82.5 dBm
5 GHz
(VHT20)
MCS5/5/5/5
19/22/23/25 dBm
-72.5/-75.5/-76.5/-78.5 dBm
MCS6/6/6/6
18/21/22/24 dBm
-69.5/-72.5/-73.5/-75.5 dBm
MCS7/7/7/7
17/20/21/23 dBm
-70.5/-73.5/-74.5/-76.5 dBm
MCS8/8/8/8
16/19/20/22 dBm
-64.5/-67.5/-68.5/-70.5 dBm
MCS9/9/9/9
15/18/19/21 dBm
-60.5/-63.5/-64.5/-66.5 dBm
MCS0/0/0/0
20/23/24/26 dBm
-86.5/-89.5/-90.5/-92.5 dBm
MCS1/1/1/1
20/23/24/26 dBm
-83.5/-86.5/-87.5/-89.5 dBm
MCS2/2/2/2
20/23/24/26 dBm
-81.5/-84.5/-85.5/-87.5 dBm
MCS3/3/3/3
20/23/24/26 dBm
-77.5/-80.5/-81.5/-83.5 dBm
MCS4/4/4/4
19/22/23/25 dBm
-74.5/-77.5/-78.5/-80.5 dBm
802.11ac
5 GHz
(VHT40)
MCS5/5/5/5
19/22/23/25 dBm
-71.5/-74.5/-75.5/-77.5 dBm
MCS6/6/6/6
18/21/22/24 dBm
-70.5/-73.5/-74.5/-76.5 dBm
MCS7/7/7/7
17/20/21/23 dBm
-68.5/-71.5/-72.5/-74.5 dBm
MCS8/8/8/8
16/19/20/22 dBm
-61.5/-64.5/-65.5/-67.5 dBm
MCS9/9/9/9
15/18/19/21 dBm
-58.5/-61.5/-62.5/-64.5 dBm
MCS0/0/0
20/23/24/26 dBm
-83.5/-86.5/-87.5/-89.5 dBm
MCS1/1/1
20/23/24/26 dBm
-79.5/-82.5/-83.5/-85.5 dBm
MCS2/2/2
20/23/24/26 dBm
-77.5/-80.5/-81.5/-83.5 dBm
MCS3/3/3
20/23/24/26 dBm
-74.5/-77.5/-78.5/-80.5 dBm
MCS4/4/4
19/22/23/25 dBm
-70.5/-73.5/-74.5/-76.5 dBm
802.11ac
5 GHz
(VHT80)
MCS5/5/5
19/22/23/25 dBm
-66.5/-69.5/-70.5/-72.5 dBm
MCS6/6/6
18/21/22/24 dBm
-64.5/-67.5/-68.5/-70.5 dBm
MCS7/7/7
17/20/21/23 dBm
-63.5/-66.5/-67.5/-69.5 dBm
MCS8/8/8
16/19/20/22 dBm
-59.5/-62.5/-63.5/-65.5 dBm
MCS9/9/9
15/18/19/21 dBm
-57.5/-60.5/-61.5/-63.5 dBm
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Operating Band
Operating Mode
Data Rate
TX Power
RX Sensitivity
MCS0
20 dBm
-80.5 dBm
MCS1
20 dBm
-76.5 dBm
MS2
19 dBm
-74.5 dBm
MCS3
19 dBm
-71.5 dBm
802.11ac
MCS4
19 dBm
-67.5 dBm
5 GHz
(VHT8P80/VHT160)
MCS5
19 dBm
-63.5 dBm
MCS6
18 dBm
-61.5 dBm
MCS7
17 dBm
-60.5 dBm
MCS8
16 dBm
-56.5 dBm
MCS9
15 dBm
-54.5 dBm
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Specifications
Radios
Physical Dimensions
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ac client access radio
10.59” x 6.3” x 1.06” (269 mm x 160 mm x 27 mm), not including deskmount feet or
mount plate
5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2 client access radio
Weight: 41.27 oz (1.17 kg)
2.4 GHz & 5 GHz dual-band WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and location analytics radio
2.4 GHz Bluetoth Low Energy (BLE) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support
Concurrent operation of all three radios
Security
Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
Integrated Layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management
•
2.412-2.484 GHz
Real-time WIDS/WIPS with alerting and automatic rogue AP containment with Air Marshal
•
5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
Flexible guest access with device isolation
•
5.250-5.350 GHz (UNII-2)
•
5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e)
VLAN tagging (802.1Q) and tunneling with IPSec VPN
•
5.1725-5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
PCI compliance reporting
WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X
Antenna
EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM
List of compatible antennas: MA-ANT-3-A5/B5/C5/D5/E5/F5
TKIP and AES encryption
Individual antenna elements for each radio
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
Cisco ISE integration for guest access and BYOD posturing
802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities
4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams
Quality of Service
SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO support
Advanced Power Save (U-APSD)
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) and beamforming
WMM Access Categories with DSCP and 802.1p support
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n), 20, 40, 80, and 160 MHz channels (802.11ac)
Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping
Up to 256-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz bands
Packet aggregation
Mobility
PMK, OKC, and 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming
Power
Distributed or centralized Layer 3 roaming
Power over Ethernet: 37-57 V
(802.3at required; functionality-restricted 802.3af mode supported)
Analytics
Alternative 12 V DC input
Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking
Power consumption: 20 W max (802.3at)
Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, and per application
Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
LED Indicators
Interfaces
1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
1x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet
1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
Regulatory
1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive)
RoHS
Six external RP-TNC antenna connectors
For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki Sales
Mounting
Warranty
All standard mounting hardware included
Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount capable
Ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16, or 1 1/2” flush or recessed rails), assorted cable junction boxes
Compliance
Bubble level on mounting cradle for accurate horizontal wall mounting
EN 60601-1-2 EMC requirements for the Medical Directive 93/42/EEC
Physical Security
Ordering Information
Two security screw options included
MR53E-HW: Meraki MR53E Cloud Managed 802.11ac Wave 2 AP
Kensington lock hard point
MA-PWR-30W-XX: Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay
MA-INJ-5-XX: Meraki Multigigabit 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector
(XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
Environment
MA-ANT-3-A6
Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
MA-ANT-3-B6
Humidity: 5% to 95%
MA-ANT-3-C6
MA-ANT-3-D6
MA-ANT-3-E6
MA-ANT-3-F6
Note: Meraki access point license required
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Compliance and Standards
IEEE Standards
Radio Approvals
802.11ac Wave 2
Canada: FCC Part 15C, 15E, RSS-247
802.11a
Europe: EN 300 328, EN 301 893
802.11b
Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 4268
802.11e
Mexico: NOM-121
802.11g
Taiwan: NCC LP0002
802.11h
For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki Sales
802.11i
802.11k
EMI Approvals (Class B)
802.11n
Canada: FCC Part 15B, ICES-003
802.11r
Europe: EN 301 489-1-17, EN 55032, EN 55024
802.11u
Australia/NZ: CISPR 22
Japan: VCCI
Safety Approvals
UL 60950-1
Exposure Approvals
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
Canada: FCC Part 2, RSS-102
IEC 60950-1
Europe: EN 50385, EN 62311, EN 62479
EN 60950-1
Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 2772
Conforms to UL 2043 (Plenum Rating)
Wi-Fi Alliance Product Certification
MR53E-HW Cert ID: WFA75884
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