Cisco Meraki MR26 Dual-radio 3x3 MIMO Access Point
The Cisco Meraki MR26 is an industry-first three-radio, cloud-managed 3x3 MIMO 802.11n access point designed for high-density deployments in large offices, schools, hospitals and hotels that require premium performance. The MR26 features dual-concurrent, dual-band operation with the speed of 3x3 MIMO with three spatial streams, delivering the ultra-high throughput and reliable coverage required by the most demanding business applications like voice and high-definition streaming video. Not only does the MR26 provide data rates of up to 900 Mbps with two concurrent 3x3:3 MIMO radios, but also delivers unprecedented security and spectrum visibility via a third radio dedicated to 24x7 WIDS/WIPS and advanced RF analytics.
Cisco Meraki MR26 Dual-radio 3x3 MIMO Key Features
- 3x3 802.11n MIMO with three spatial streams
- Up to 900 Mbps combined data rate
- 24x7 real-time WIPS/WIDS and spectrum analytics via dedicated third radio*
- Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
- Self-healing, zero-configuration mesh
- Integrated enterprise security and guest access
- Application-aware traffic shaping
- Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
- Sleek, low profile design blends into office environments
- Optimized for voice and video
Dual 3x3 MIMO 802.11n radios, up to 900 Mbps
The MR26 uses three spatial streams to provide data rates of up to 450 Mbps per radio, for a combined 900 Mbps. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity give the MR26 increased range compared to typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in fewer required APs for a given deployment. In addition, the MR26 uses band steering to automatically serve 5 GHz-capable clients with the 5 GHz radio, maximizing capacity in the 2.4 GHz range for older 802.11b/g and 2.4 GHz-only clients.
Dedicated third radio delivers 24x7 wireless security and RF analytics
The MR26’s dedicated dual-band third radio scans the environment continuously, characterizing RF interference and containing wireless threats like rogue access points. No more 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.
Application-aware traffic shaping
The MR26 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling QoS policies based on traffic type. Integrated support for Wireless Multi Media (WMM) and 802.1p DSCP tagging. Prioritize your mission critical applications, while setting limits on recreational traffic, e.g., peer-to-peer and video streaming.
Automatic RF optimization with spectrum analysis
The MR26’s sophisticated, automated RF optimization means that there is no need for the dedicated hardware and RF expertise typically required to tune a wireless network. An integrated spectrum analyzer monitors the airspace for neighboring WiFi devices as well as non-802.11 interference – microwave ovens, Bluetooth headsets, etc. The Meraki cloud then automatically optimizes the MR26’s channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings, providing optimal performance even under challenging RF conditions.
Integrated enterprise security and guest access
The MR26 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 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. The integrated policy firewall (Identity Policy Manager) enables granular group or device-based access control. Meraki Teleworker VPN makes it easy to extend the corporate LAN to remote sites, without requiring clients and devices to have client VPN software. PCI compliance reports check network settings against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail deployments.
Secure wireless environments 24x7 using Air Marshal
There’s no need to choose between a wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS) and serving client data: thanks to the dedicated third radio, Air Marshal, a highly optimized built-in WIPS, scans continuously for threats and remediates them as commanded, all without disrupting client service. Alarms and auto-containment of malicious and rogue APs are configured via flexible remediation policies, ensuring optimal security and performance in even the most challenging wireless environments.
High performance mesh
The MR26’s advanced mesh technologies like multi-channel routing protocols and multiple gateway support enable scalable, high throughput coverage of hard-to-wire areas with zero configuration. Mesh also improves network reliability – in the event of a switch or cable failure, the MR26 will automatically revert to mesh mode, providing continued gateway connectivity to clients.
Self-configuring, self-optimizing, self-healing
When plugged in, the MR26 automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. It self optimizes, determining the ideal channel, transmit power, and client connection parameters. It also self heals, responding automatically to switch failures and other errors.
Low profile, environmentally friendly design
Despite its robust feature set, the MR26 is packaged in a sleek, low profile enclosure that blends seamlessly into any environment. 90% of the access point materials are recyclable. A maximum power draw of only 13.7 watts and a cloud-managed architecture mean that pollution, material utilization and electricity bill are minimized.
Cisco Meraki MR26 Dual-radio 3x3 MIMO - Technical Specifications
Radios
- One 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio, one 5 GHz 802.11a/n radio,
- One dedicated radio for dual-band WIPS & spectrum analysis*
- Concurrent operations of all three radios
- Max throughput 900 Mbit/s
802.11n Capabilities
- Meraki’s Port Scheduling feature allows you to define one or more weekly reoccurring schedules that can be applied to selected switch ports within your network. For example, a typical office building may have an 8am – 6pm operating schedule.
- This new schedule can then be applied to all access ports throughout the building with a single dashboard click using Meraki’s virtual stacking technology. In Figure 2 below, you’ll see that a subset of 18 ports (across 4 switches) have been selected and configured with the new schedule.
- Configured within minutes, this port schedule can add significant cost savings for the life of the deployment as well as provide additional security in the building during off-hours.
- With the power of Meraki’s cloud, configuring and deploying a repeating port schedule to switch ports across your building, campus, branch locations, or any switch deployment is done with incredible ease.
Power
- Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.3af compatible)
- 12 V DC
- Power consumption: 13.7 W max
- Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
Mounting
- All standard mounting hardware included
- Desktop and wall mount
- Ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16 or 1 ½” flush or recessed rails), assorted cable junction boxes
Physical Security
8.2” x 5.9” x 1.3” (210 mm x 150 mm x 32.5 mm) excluding deskmount feet or mount plate
Weight: 19.4 oz (0.55 kg)
Security
- Integrated policy firewall (Identity Policy Manager)
- Mobile device policies
- Air Marshal: Real-time WIPS (wireless intrusion prevention system) with alarms
- Rogue AP containment
- Guest isolation
- Teleworker VPN with IPsec
- PCI compliance reporting
- 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)
- Layer 7 application traffic shaping and firewall
Mobility
- PMK and OKC credential support for fast Layer 2 roaming
- 802.11r and 802.11k
- Layer 3 roaming
LED Indicators
- 1 Ethernet connectivity
- 1 power/booting/firmgrade upgrade status
Regulatory
- FCC (US), IC (Canada), CE (Europe), C-Tick (Australia/New Zealand)
- RoHS
- For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki sales
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
230,000 hours