Cisco Meraki MR42 – wireless access point

The Cisco Meraki MR42 is a cloud-managed 802.11ac Wave 2 access point featuring 3×3 MU-MIMO for high-performance Wi-Fi, a dedicated security radio for WIDS/WIPS, and integrated Bluetooth Low Energy for location services. Ideal for high-density environments, it offers seamless cloud-based management, advanced analytics, and robust enterprise-grade security features.

SKU: CSMR42-1 Category:

Ideal for:

High-performance wireless LANs and high-density environments.

Key Hardware Features:

  • Triple-radio architecture: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and dedicated dual-band WIDS/WIPS
  • 3×3 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n
  • Up to 1.9 Gbps dual-band aggregate throughput
  • 1× Gigabit Ethernet port
  • PoE support: 802.3at (full functionality), compatible with 802.3af
  • Optional AC adapter

Cloud Management:

  • Centralized visibility and control
  • Zero-touch provisioning
  • Seamless firmware updates and automated reporting

Enterprise-Grade Security:

  • 802.1X with native Active Directory support
  • Air Marshal for real-time WIPS and forensics
  • Layer 3–7 stateful firewall
  • Identity-based group policies and integrated NAC antivirus

Guest Access:

  • One-click secure guest access
  • Firewall-based guest isolation
  • Custom splash pages and Facebook login integration

RF Optimization:

  • Dual-concurrent MU-MIMO radios
  • Dedicated third radio for RF and security monitoring
  • Real-time RF spectrum view
  • Intelligent cloud-based RF tuning

Layer 7 Traffic Shaping:

  • Application-aware bandwidth management
  • Set bandwidth limits per app
  • Prioritize critical business apps
  • Restrict or block non-essential traffic

Presence and Analytics:

  • Visitor metrics: capture rate, duration, repeat visits
  • Trend analysis across multiple sites

Device Management:

  • Apply per-device firewall policies
  • Track and manage inventory
  • Push apps and enforce security policies remotely