Meraki MR56 Cloud Managed High Performance Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

The Cisco Meraki MR56 is a cloud-managed 8x8:8 802.11ax access point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency. Designed for next-generation deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, shops, and hotels, the MR56 offers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and simple management.

The MR56 provides a maximum of 5.9 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 MR56 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.

Management of the MR56 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 MR56 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 MR56’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 Features

• 8x8:8 MU-MIMO 802.11ax
• 5.9 Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate
• 24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics via dedicated third radio
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon
• Integrated scanning radio
• Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
• Integrated enterprise security and guest access
• Application-aware traffic shaping
• Optimized for voice and video
• Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
• Sleek design blends into office environments
• Full-time Wi-Fi location tracking via dedicated 3rd radio
• Antenna: Internal Antenna (5.4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 6 dBi gain at 5 GHz)
• Interfaces:
  (1) 1000/2.5G/5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
  (1) DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive)

• Security:
  Integrated Layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management
  Real-time WIDS/WIPS with alerting and automatic rogue AP containment with Air Marshal
  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
  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

Product Specifications

• Radios:
  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
• 802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2, and 802.11n Capabilities:
  8 x 8 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with eight spatial streams on 5GHz
  4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams on 2.4GHz
  SU-MIMO and DL MU-MIMO support (UL MU-MIMO can be enabled via firmware updates)
  Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & Beamforming
  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:
  Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3af compatible) Not included: MA-INJ-4-US or MA-INJ-5-US
  Alternative: 12 V DC Input Not Included: MA-PWR-30W-US
  Power consumption: 22W max (802.3at)
• Mounting:
  All standard mounting hardware 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
  Bubble level on mounting cradle for accurate horizontal wall mounting
• Physical Security:
  Two security screw options (included) (3.5 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 5 mm head))
  Kensington lock hard point
  Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay
• Environment:
  Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
  Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing

Product Includes
(1) MR56 Access Point
(1) Mount Cradle including built-in level tool
(1) Drop ceiling mount kit
(1) wall screws, wall screw anchors, and security screws