Cisco Meraki MR12 Single-Radio 300 Mbit/s Performance 802.11n Access Point
The Cisco Meraki MR12 Access Point provides high-speed, reliable and cost-effective wireless coverage even in challenging indoor RF scenarios, up to six times faster than a/b/g networks. Only available with Enterprise Cloud Controller.
Features and Benefits of the Cisco Meraki MR12
Highlights
- 802.11n MIMO provides up to six times a/b/g speeds with wider, more reliable coverage
- Self-healing full-duplex mesh operation
- Seamless, reliable operation with auto-recovery from power or local interference events
- Powered with energy-efficient 802.3af Power over Ethernet
Centralised Management
- Multi-Site Management Manage multiple branch offices or buildings from a single management interface.
- Meraki Dashboard™ Access the Meraki Cloud Controller through a web browser from anywhere in the world to securely monitor and administer the wireless network in real-time.
- Role-Based Administration Configure multiple administrator accounts with read-only or full privileges.
- High Availability Redundant systems in multiple data centers around the world provide a failover time for the Meraki Cloud Controller that is measured in seconds.
- Test Tools Check the connectivity and performance of a wireless network, simulate user authentication, and more without setting foot on-site or using a command line interface.
Technology
Technology
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Description
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Benefit
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Traffic Shaper |
Application-aware bandwidth control |
See precisely how the network is being used, and reserve bandwidth for critical applications |
Meraki NAC |
Built-In Network Access Controll |
Ensure that clients are protected from viruses; Enforce identity-based access control |
Auto RF with Spectrum Analysis |
Automatic cloud-based RF optimization |
Automatically adapt to changing RF conditions to maximize overall network performance and capacity |
Hybrid Cloud Architecture |
Tightly integrated hardware and Cloud hosted services system architecture |
High-performance and future proof networking with lower TCO and easier management
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Centralized Management and Services |
Web-based multi-site management and testing tools |
Centrally manage branch or satellite offices without dedicated IT staff or multiple hardware controllers |
Virtual Network Isolation |
Security policies and traffic separation for virtual wireless networks |
Multi-use networks requiring simultaneous guest access, prioritized voice and employee access |
High-Performance Mesh Routing |
Scalable routing protocols and metrics for multi-radio mesh operation |
Wireless coverage in large areas where Ethernet cabling is unavailable
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Priority Voice and PowerSave Support |
Advanced standards-compliant queuing and power management |
Enhanced call quality and battery life for wireless handsets |
Next-Generation 802.11 b/g/n technology
The MR12 delivers the high throughput and advanced features required by the most demanding business applications, such as voice and streaming video. This high performance is delivered through a dual-band 802.11n radio that utilizes advanced radio techniques such as beam forming, multiple ratio combining, and expanded channel widths. In addition, MIMO technology provides more consistent coverage throughout corporate environments.
Rapid, Simple and Flexible Deployment Anywhere You Need Coverage
Sleek design allows MR12 to be installed even in highly visible locations. A simple, intuitive and flexible mounting system allows secure installation in minutes on walls and ceilings without the need for expensive technicians. MR12 is UL 2043 compliant, and can be mounted in plenum spaces in compliance with the strictest building codes. MR12 also features Meraki’s award-winning, self-healing mesh technology, which can further reduce installation time by enabling rapid extension of your network into areas where laying Ethernet or fiber cabling would be impractical.
Ease of Management with Limited IT Resources
Paired with Meraki Cloud Controller, the MR12 from Meraki receives automatic, over-the-air firmware upgrades, hosted branding and simplified authentication. The Cloud Controller also runs network-wide optimizations and frequency-planning to maximize capacity and throughput. With a global view of network health, the Cloud Controller automatically balances capacity to maximize client throughput across the network.
The Metric that Matters: ROI
Meraki’s hosted architecture eliminates the need for expensive controller hardware and software, substantially reducing upfront capital expenditures. In addition, for areas where installing Ethernet or fiber cabling is cost-prohibitive, Meraki’s mesh technology enables reduced upfront wiring costs. MR12’s low, fully 802.3af-compliant power consumption means not having to pay to upgrade your switches. Most important, Meraki simplifies the network design process, making installation fast and easy and makes even the largest networks easy for a single person to manage from any web browser, reducing the need for expenditures on IT staff and consultants.
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Usage
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Value-oriented WLAN Small branch, teleworker, home office |
Performance oriented WLAN Enterprise, campus, healthcare |
Highest performance, highest capacity WLAN High speed, and high density campus and enterprise |
Radio specification
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1 × 802.11b/g/n radio 300 Mbit/s max rate 2x2 MIMO, beamforming |
2 × 802.11b/g/n radios 600 Mbit/sec max rate 2x2 MIMO, beamforming |
2 × 802.11b/g/n radios 900 Mbit/sec max rate 3x3 MIMO with 3 streams, beamforming |
Interface
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1 × Gigabit and 1 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
Power
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802.3af Power over Ethernet DC power adaptor |
802.3af Power over Ethernet DC power adaptor |
802.3af Power over Ethernet DC power adaptor |
Physical design
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Low-profile industrial design Wall and desktop mounting |
Low-profile industrial design Wall, desktop, and ceiling drop mounting (UL2043 Plenum rated) |
Low-profile industrial design Wall, desktop, and ceiling drop mounting (UL2043 Plenum rated) |
Performance features
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Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption |
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption High-density support Band steering |
3-stream, 3x3 MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption High-density support Band steering |
Mesh networking
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Basic mesh |
High performance multi-radio mesh |
Very high performance multi-radio mesh |
Note: Please refer to the Meraki Indoor Access Points Comparison Table for more information.
Technical Specification Meraki MR12 Access Point
Radio
- 802.11b/g/n radio
- Max throughput 300 Mbit/s
- Operating band: 2.412-2.484 GHz
802.11n Capabilities
- 2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams
- Maximal ratio combining (MRC)
- Beamforming
- 20 and 40 MHz channels
- Packet aggregation
- Cyclic shift diversity (CSD) support
Power
- Power over Ethernet: 24 - 57 V (802.3af compatible)
- 12V DC
- Power consumption: 10.5 W max
- Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
Mounting
- All standard mounting hardware included
- Desktop
- Wall mount
- Ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16 or 1 ½" flush or recessed rails)
- Assorted cable junction boxes
Physical Security
- Security screw included
- Kensington lock hard point
- Anti-tamper cable bay
- Concealed mount plate
Environment
- Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
- Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
Physical Dimensions
- 7.3” x 5.8” x 1.0” (185 mm x 147 mm x 25 mm) not including desk- mount feet or mount plate
- Weight: 16 oz (0.45 kg)
Antenna
- Integrated omni-directional antennas
- Gain: 3 dBi
Interfaces
- 1 × 100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) with 48V DC 802.3af PoE
- 1 × 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ45)
- 1 × DC power connector (5mm x 2.1mm, center positive)
Security
- Integrated policy firewall (Identity Policy Manager)
- 24 × 7 Wireless Intrusion Detection
- Guest Isolation
- WEP, WPA
- WPA2-PSK
- WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X
- TKIP and AES encryption
- VLAN tagging (802.1Q)
Quality of Service
- Wireless Quality of Service (WMM/802.11e)
- Advanced Power Save (U-APSD)
- DSCP (802.1p)
LED Indicators
- 4 signal strength
- 1 Ethernet connectivity
- 1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
Regulatory
- FCC (US)
- IC (Canada)
- CE (Europe)
- IEC / EN60950-1
- UL2043 (Plenum rating)
- RoHS
Certification
Warranty
- Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
Note: Please refer to the Meraki Indoor Access Points Comparison Table for more information.