The Cisco Meraki MR42 is a high-performance, cloud-managed wireless access point built for demanding enterprise environments such as offices, healthcare, retail, and education. With a powerful quad-radio architecture, including 3×3 MU-MIMO on 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n, it delivers up to 1.9 Gbps in aggregate dual-band throughput ensuring seamless connectivity and high user density support.
The MR42 includes a dedicated dual-band third radio for 24/7 WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and location analytics. A fourth integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio provides support for beaconing and scanning, enabling advanced location-based services and asset tracking.
Automatic RF optimization through the Meraki cloud continuously adjusts channel selection, transmit power, and performance settings. The MR42 supports application-aware traffic shaping and is optimized for voice, video, and latency-sensitive applications. Integrated enterprise security features, including Layer 7 firewall policies and rogue AP containment via Air Marshal, ensure reliable protection across your network.
Key Features:
- Quad-radio design with 3×3 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2
- Up to 1.9 Gbps aggregate frame rate
- Dedicated third radio for 24/7 WIDS/WIPS and RF analytics
- BLE radio for beaconing and scanning
- Integrated enterprise security and Layer 7 traffic shaping
- Plug-and-play deployment and Meraki cloud-based management
- Optimized for high-density and performance-critical environments
Technical Specifications:
Radios:
- Dual-band client access: 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) and 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac)
- Dedicated WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analysis radio
- BLE radio for location-aware applications
- Concurrent operation of all four radios
- Max throughput: 1.9 Gbps
- Frequency bands (region-specific): 2.412–2.484 GHz, 5.150–5.825 GHz
Antenna:
- Integrated omni-directional antennas
- Gain: 5 dBi (2.4 GHz), 5.5 dBi (5 GHz)
802.11 Capabilities:
- 3×3 MIMO with three spatial streams
- Supports MU-MIMO and SU-MIMO
- 20/40 MHz (802.11n), 20/40/80 MHz (802.11ac)
- 256-QAM support, beamforming, and MRC
Power:
- PoE: 802.3at (required); limited 802.3af support
- 12V DC input (optional)
- Max power consumption: 20W
Interfaces & Indicators:
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
- 1x DC power connector
- Multi-color status LED
Mounting & Physical Security:
- Wall, ceiling, and desktop mounting options
- Bubble level for alignment
- Kensington lock slot & anti-tamper cable bay
Environmental:
- Operating temp: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Dimensions: 253.4mm x 155.8mm x 37.1mm
- Weight: 0.7 kg
Security Features:
- Layer 7 firewall with device policy controls
- Real-time WIDS/WIPS with rogue AP auto-containment
- VLAN tagging and IPsec VPN support
- WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3, and legacy protocol support
- EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-SIM, and AES encryption
- MDM/EMM integration and PCI compliance
Quality of Service & Mobility:
- Application-aware traffic shaping
- WMM, U-APSD, DSCP, 802.1p
- PMK, OKC, and 802.11r fast roaming
- Layer 2/3 roaming support
Analytics:
- Built-in location analytics and client tracking
- Global Layer 7 traffic analytics by device, application, and network
