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Meraki MR36H Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2×2 Cloud Managed Access Point

Name: Meraki MR36H Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 Cloud Managed Access Point
SKU: MR36H-HW-VAR
Price: 748.3 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: MR36H-HW-VAR

£305.83 – £329.81

Wi-Fi 6 access point for smarter guest experiences

Ideal for in-room, hotel, and dormitory deployments

Wi-Fi 6 performance and efficiency, 2×2 antennas, with a dedicated security radio

Delivery Country

SKU: MR36H-HW-VAR Categories: Indoor APs, UKLocalStock, Wi-Fi6 Tags: 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11n, HW, MR, Price-Inc-Aug-2021, UKLocalStock, var-for-hw, Wi-Fi6 802.11ax

Description

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet

Wi-Fi 6 performance and efficiency, with a dedicated security radio

MR36, MR46, and MR56 provide a set of Wi-Fi 6 access point options for indoor high-density wireless environments. MR46 and MR56 have the same form factor and capabilities as MR45 and MR55, such as MUMIMO and OFDMA, but add MU-MIMO and OFDMA in the uplink direction. UL-MU-MIMO and UL-OFDMA are key features for high-density environments with heavy uplink traffic, such as VoIP-heavy enterprise HQ’s, event spaces, lecture halls, and stadiums.

The MR36 is the first 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 model in the Cisco portfolio, providing Wi-Fi 6 for high-volume deployments, with an eye on value.

MR36H is for ideal for hotel rooms and other hospitality spaces. It provides a 4 port switch on the back, including one PoE port. It only accepts PoE power.

High Performance 802.11ax Wireless

The Cisco Meraki MR36H is a Dual-band, 802.11ax 2×2:2 Wall Switch Access Point with dedicated security, wired access ports and RF management radio as well as an integrated Bluetooth Low Energy beacon and scanning radio.

The MR36H provides a maximum of 1.7 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 as well as IoT solutions.

With the combination of cloud management, high performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the MR36H 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.

MR36H and Meraki Cloud Management

Management of the MR36H 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 MR36H 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.

24×7 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 MR36H’s firmware is automatically kept up to date via the cloud. New features, security 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 Highlights

2×2:2 MU-MIMO 802.11ax
1.7* Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate
3 wired access ports and a Passthrough port integrated.
24×7 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

Additional information

Weight	.492 kg
Dimensions	25 × 12 × 3.6 cm
Wireless Antennas	Internal
Recommended clients	100+
AP Interfaces	1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45), 1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive) for 12V DC
Delivery Country	Cisco Delivery (Any Destination), Local UK Stock (UK Delivery Only)

Features

Dual–radio aggregate frame rate of up to 1.7 Gbps*

5 GHz 2×2:2 radio and 2.4 GHz 2×2:2 radio offer a combined dual–radio aggregate frame rate of 1.7 Gbps*, with up to 1,201 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 573 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity allow the MR36H to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in better performance for more clients, from each AP.

* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11ax operation.

Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)

With support for features of 802.11ax, the MR36H offers MU-MIMO and OFDMA for more efficient transmission to multiple clients. Especially suited to environments with numerous mobile devices, MU-MIMO enables multiple clients to receive data simultaneously. This increases the total network performance and improves the end user experience.

Dedicated third radio delivers 24×7 wireless security and RF analytics

The MR36H’s dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterizing RF interference and containing wireless threats like rogue access points. There’s no need to choose between wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and serving client data – a dedicated third radio means that all functions occur in real-time, without any impact to client traffic or AP throughput.

Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio

An integrated fourth Bluetooth radio provides seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and effortless visibility of Bluetooth devices. The MR36H enables the next generation of location-aware applications while future proofing deployments, ensuring it’s ready for any new customer engagement strategies.

Automatic cloud-based RF optimization

The MR36H’s sophisticated and automated RF optimization means that there is no need for the dedicated hardware and RF expertise typically required to tune a wireless network. The RF data collected by the dedicated third radio is continuously fed back to the Meraki cloud. This data is then used to automatically tune the channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings for optimal performance under even the most challenging RF conditions.

Integrated enterprise security and guest access

The MR36H features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies to provide secure connectivity for employees and guests alike. Advanced security features such as AES hardware-based encryption and Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration provide wired-like security while still being easy to configure. One-click guest isolation provides secure, Internet-only access for visitors. PCI compliance reports check network settings against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail deployments.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration

Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the MR36H to offer automatic, context-aware security. Systems Manager’s self-service enrollment helps to rapidly deploy MDM without installing additional equipment, and then dynamically tie firewall and traffic shaping policies to client posture.

Application-aware traffic shaping

The MR36H includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling the configuration of QoS policies based on traffic type, helping to prioritize 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 optimizations

Industry standard QoS features are built-in and easy to configure. Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards support all ensure important applications get prioritized correctly, not only on the MR36H, but on other devices in the network. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) and new Target Wait Time features in 802.11ax clients ensure minimal battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.

Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date

When plugged in, the MR36H 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

Drilling down into the details of network usage provides highly granular traffic analytics. Visibility into the physical world can be enhanced with journey tracking through location analytics. Visitor numbers, dwell time, repeat visit rates, and track trends can all be easily monitored in the dashboard and deeper analysis is enabled with raw data available via simple APIs.

Pass-through port.

MR36H has a unique port which is called Pass-through port, which links directly the second port on the back in the first physical port on the bottom of the Access point. This ports works similar to an extension cord, meaning it will physically link the input of the back port to the output of the bottom first port.

Pass-though port it is a physical extension of the lower back port.

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 and 5 GHz dual-band WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and location analytics radio
2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio with Beacon support
Concurrent operation of all four radios
Max aggregate frame rate: 1.7 Gbps
Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
- 2.412-2.484 GHz
- 5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
- 5.250-5.350 GHz (UNII-2)
- 5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e)
- 5.1725-5.825 GHz (UNII-3)

Antenna

Integrated omni-directional antenna (5.4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 6 dBi gain at 5 GHz)

802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2, and 802.11n Capabilities

DL-OFDMA**, UL-OFDMA**, TWT support**, BSS coloring**
2×2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with 4 spatial streams
SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO** and DL MU-MIMO support
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) and beamforming
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n)
20, 40, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2)
Up to 1024 QAM on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
Packet aggregation

Power

Power over Ethernet: 37-47 V (802.at complatible)
** NO Alternative 12 V DC input **
Power consumption: 30W max (802.3af). Note: actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP and switch port usage.
Power over Ethernet injector sold separately

Interfaces

1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) (Uplink on the back)
1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) with 802.3af Power over Ethernet output
2x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) outputs
1x Passthrough port (non-managed).

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
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

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 257,215hrs at +25°C operating temperature

Physical Dimensions

9.84” x 4.72” x 1.42” (25 cm x 12 cm x 3.6 cm), not including deskmount feet or mount plate
Weight: 17.35 oz (0.5 kg)

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, WPA3 – Personal**, WPA3 – Enterprise**, WPA3 – Enhanced Open (OWE)**
EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM
TKIP and AES encryption
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
Cisco ISE integration for guest access and BYOD posturing

Quality of Service

Advanced Power Save (U-APSD)
WMM Access Categories with DSCP and 802.1p support
Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping

Mobility

PMK, OKC, and 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming
Distributed or centralized Layer 3 roaming

Analytics

Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking
Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, and per application

LED Indicators

1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status

Warranty

Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included

Ordering Information

MR36H-HW: Meraki MR36H Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP
MA-INJ-4: Meraki Gigabit 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector, and local mains power cable
MA-INJ-6: Meraki Multi-Gigabit 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector, and local mains power cable
Note: Meraki access point license required.Note: Meraki access point license required LIC-ENT-VAR or LIC-MR-ADV-VAR (Includes Umbrella filtering)

** software features can be enabled via firmware updates

Data Sheets

MR36H Datasheet

MR36H Installation Guide

Meraki Wi-Fi6 Whitepaper

Requirements