Cisco Meraki MR42-HW Cloud Managed 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point

Cisco Meraki MR42-HW Cloud Managed 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point

Brand:
Cisco
Part Number:
MR42-HW
3x3:3 MU-MIMO, 1.9 Gbps aggregate frame rate, four-radio design, dual-band Wi-Fi, integrated BLE, Gigabit Ethernet
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Cloud-Managed Wireless for High-Density Environments

The Cisco Meraki MR42-HW is a cloud-managed 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless access point designed for offices, schools, hospitals, shops, hotels, and other business environments. Its four-radio architecture combines dedicated 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz client radios with a separate WIDS/WIPS and RF analytics radio plus an integrated Bluetooth Low Energy radio. The MR42 supports a maximum aggregate dual-band frame rate of 1.9 Gbps and uses 3x3:3 MIMO with MU-MIMO to efficiently serve multiple wireless clients.

Key Benefits and Features

  • 3x3:3 MU-MIMO: Supports simultaneous communication with multiple compatible clients using 802.11ac Wave 2 technology.
  • 1.9 Gbps Aggregate Frame Rate: Supports up to 1,300 Mbps on 5 GHz and 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
  • Dedicated Security Radio: Provides continuous WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, RF monitoring, and location analytics without using client-serving radios.
  • Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy: Supports BLE scanning and Beacon functionality for location-aware applications.
  • Meraki Cloud Management: Enables centralized configuration, monitoring, diagnostics, and firmware management through the Meraki cloud.

Ideal Use Cases

  • Business offices and distributed branch locations
  • Schools, hospitals, hotels, and retail environments
  • High-density wireless deployments with numerous mobile devices
  • Networks supporting voice and high-definition video applications

Technical Specifications

  • Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 with 802.11a/b/g/n support
  • Client Radios: 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n and 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac
  • Maximum Aggregate Frame Rate: 1.9 Gbps
  • MIMO: 3x3 with three spatial streams, SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO
  • Ethernet Interface: 1x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45
  • PoE: 802.3at required, functionality-restricted 802.3af mode supported
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 20W with 802.3at
  • Antennas: Integrated omnidirectional, 5 dBi at 2.4 GHz and 5.5 dBi at 5 GHz
  • Dimensions: 253.4 x 155.8 x 37.1 mm
  • Weight: 0.7 kg

Deploy the Cisco Meraki MR42-HW

Choose the MR42-HW for centrally managed dual-band wireless with MU-MIMO, dedicated wireless security monitoring, integrated BLE, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. A Meraki access point license is required.

Properties

Brand Cisco Meraki
SKU MR42-HW
Product Type Cloud Managed 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point
Wireless Design Four-radio, dual-band 3x3 MU-MIMO
Maximum Aggregate Frame Rate 1.9 Gbit/s
Interface 1x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ45)
PoE Support 802.3at required, functionality-restricted 802.3af mode supported
Power 37 - 57 V PoE or 12 V DC input
Dimensions 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
Weight 25 oz (0.7kg)
Mounting Type Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount capable
Operating Temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

Specifications

Wireless Standard 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
2.4 GHz Client Radio 802.11b/g/n
5 GHz Client Radio 802.11a/n/ac
Security and Analytics Radio 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz dual-band WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, & location analytics
Bluetooth Radio 2.4 GHz Bluetooth with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Beacon support
Radio Operation Concurrent operation of all four radios
MIMO 3 x 3 MIMO with three spatial streams, SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO support
Channel Width 20 and 40 MHz channels for 802.11n; 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels for 802.11ac
Modulation Up to 256-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency Band 2.412-2.484 GHz
5 GHz Frequency Bands 5.150-5.250 GHz, 5.250-5.350 GHz, 5.470-5.600 GHz, 5.660-5.725 GHz, 5.725-5.825 GHz
Antenna Integrated omni-directional antennas, 5 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz and 5.5 dBi gain at 5 GHz
Power Consumption 20W max (802.3at)
DC Connector 1x DC power connector, 5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive
Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing
Security Features Integrated Layer 7 firewall, real-time WIDS/WIPS, rogue AP containment with Air Marshal, guest isolation, VLAN tagging, IPsec VPN, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X, TKIP and AES encryption
Quality of Service U-APSD, WMM Access Categories, DSCP, 802.1p, Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping
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
Radio Approvals FCC Part 15C, 15E; RSS-247; EN 300 328; EN 301 893; AS/NZS 4268; NOM-121; NCC LP0002

Accessories

Included All standard mounting hardware; two security screw options
Optional Power Supply MA-PWR-30W-XX Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series; MA-INJ-4-XX Cisco Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector

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