Cisco Meraki MR36H
Wi-Fi 6 access point for smarter guest experiences

Features:

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

5 GHz 2x2:2 radio and 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 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.

Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)

With support for features of 802.11ax, the MR36H offers MU-MIMO and UL/DL 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 24x7 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 optmizations

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.

Highlights:

The ideal guest experience

• Integrated three-port gigabit switch with POE passthrough
• Three radios: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and dual-band WIDS/WIPS
• Integrated Bluetooth® Low Energy radio
• Two MU-MIMO 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 radios
• Up to 1.7 Gbps aggregate dual-band frame rate, 802.3af PoE compatible

RF optimization

• Dual-concurrent, two-stream MIMO radios
• Radios optimized for rate-vs.-range performance
• Third radio dedicated to security and RF management
• Built-in real-time RF spectrum view; cloud-based automatic RF optimization

Layer 7 traffic shaping

• Classify hundreds of applications
• Create per-application bandwidth limits
• Prioritize productivity apps
• Restrict recreational traffic

Cloud management

• Network-wide visibility and control
• Self-provisioning for rapid deployment
• Automatic reporting
• Seamless firmware updates

Location analytics

• Measure visitor capture rate, visit length, and repeat visit rate
• Measure visitor trends over time and compare performance across locations
• Enable location services through integrated iBeacon functionality

Enterprise security

• 802.1X integration
• Air Marshal: real-time WIPS with forensics
• Built-in antivirus scan (NAC)
• Built-in Umbrella DNS security*

Specifications:

Category	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 & 5 GHz dual-band WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, & location analytics radio 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support Concurrent operation of all four radios Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply) 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) 5.725 -5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
Antenna	Internal 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 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO** and DL MU-MIMO support Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming 20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n); 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40 and 80 MHz channels (802.11ax) Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz bands Packet aggregation
Power	Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.3at compatible) Power consumption: 30W max (802.3at). Note: actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP usage. Power over Ethernet injector sold separately Note: Actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP usage.
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) (10 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 4.7 mm head) Kensington lock hard point
Environment	Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing Operating altitude: Up to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters)
Reliability	Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 257,215hrs at +25°C operating temperature
Physical Dimensions	t15.5 cm x 11 cm x 2.3 cm (6.1" x 4.33"x 0.9") not including desk mount feet or mount plate Weight: 17.35 oz (492 g)
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) & 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, & 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, & per application
LED Indicators	1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
Regulatory	RoHS
Warranty	Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included

* software features can be enabled via firmware updates

Documentation:

Download the Cisco Meraki Cloud Managed WiFI 6 Indoor Access Point MR36H Datasheet (PDF).