Cisco Meraki MR84
Performance-driven cloud-managed AP for tough, high-density environments
The Cisco Meraki MR84 is a dual-band, enterprise-class 802.11ac Wave 2 access point, designed for high density environments such stadium, arena, metro Wi-Fi and parks. It operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, and features a dedicated third radio that provides real-time WIDS/WIPS with automated RF optimization, and a fourth integrated radio which delivers Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) scanning and Beaconing. A unique industrial-grade IP67 rated construction enables flexible installation in harsh outdoor environments or indoor spaces.
Management of the MR84 is through the Meraki cloud, with an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment without time-consuming training or costly certifications. And with self-configuring, 24x7 monitoring, remote diagnostic tools and automatic firmware update, the MR84 can be easily managed, maintained and troubleshooted when deployed at remote locations, even without on-site IT staffs.
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Recommended Use Cases
- High-speed access to a large number of concurrent clients
- Wi-Fi delivery to locations lacking cable drops via point-to-multipoint mesh
- Reliable coverage for scanner guns, security cameras, and POS devices
- High speed-access for high-density iPads, tablets and laptops
- Build a long-distance bridge between two networks
- Extend hotspot networks via mesh while simultaneously serving clients
A 5 GHz 4x4:4 radio supporting 160 MHz channel widths and a 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radio supporting 40 MHz channel widths offer a combined dual-radio aggregate frame rate of 2.5 Gbps*, with up to 1,733 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 800 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity allow the MR84 to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in fewer APs for a given deployment.
* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11ac-compliant operation.
The MR84 is designed and tested for salt spray, vibration, extreme thermal conditions, shock and dust and is IP67 rated, making it ideal for extreme environments. Despite its ruggedized design, the MR84 has a low-profile and is as easy to deploy indoors as out.
The MR84 offers MU-MIMO (an 802.11ac Wave 2 standard) for efficient transmission to multiple clients. Especially suited for 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.
The MR84’s integrated multigigabit uplink ensures maximum capacity for this high performance 802.11ac Wave 2 hardware configuration. The MR84’s two Ethernet uplinks can be configured for link aggregation if switch infrastructure does not yet support multigigabit. The second Ethernet port can be used to connect wired client devices, like a security camera, when not used for link aggregation.
An integrated fourth radio for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provides seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and effortless visibility of BLE devices. The MR84 enables the next generation of location-aware applications while futureproofing your deployment, making it ready for any new user engagement strategies.
The MR84 features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies that provide secure connectivity for employees and guests alike. Advanced security features, such as AES hardware-based encryption and WPA2-Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration, provide wire-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.
The MR84’s dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterizing RF interference and automatically 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 three occur in real-time, without any impact to client traffic or AP throughput.
The MR84 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling you to set QoS policies based on traffic type. Prioritize your mission critical applications, while setting limits on recreational traffic, e.g., peer-to-peer and video streaming. Importantly, controls can be implemented per network, per SSID, per user group, or per individual user.
Industry standard QoS features are easy to configure and come built in. Wireless Multi Media (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP industry standards all ensure important applications get prioritized correctly, not only on the MR84, but on other steps in the traffic flow. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) ensures minimal battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.
When plugged in, the MR84 automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. If new firmware is required, it is retrieved by the AP and updated automatically. This ensures the network is maintained with bug fixes, security updates, and new features managed for you.
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Features at a glance
- 4x4:4 160 MHz MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2
- 2.5 Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate
- 24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics via dedicated 3rd radio
- Integrated BLE Beacon and scanning radio
- Full-time WiFi location tracking via dedicated 3rd radio
- Integrated enterprise security and guest access
- Application-aware traffic shaping
- Optimized for voice and video
- Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
- Flexible omni- and directional antenna options
- Sleek, low-profile design blends into indoor and outdoor environments