Cisco Meraki MR44 Access Point
The Cisco Meraki MR44 is a cloud-managed 2x2:2 + 4x4:4 802.11ax access point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency. Designed for next-generation deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, shops, and hotels, the MR44 offers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and simple management.
The MR44 provides a maximum of 2.7 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.
With the combination of cloud management, high performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the MR44 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.
Management of the MR44 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 MR44 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.
24x7 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 MR44’s firmware is automatically kept up to date via the cloud. New features, bug 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
- 2x2:2 (2.4GHz) + 4x4:4 (5GHz) MU-MIMO 802.11ax
- 2.7 Gbps* dual-radio aggregate frame rate
- 24x7 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
- DL-OFDMA**, UL-OFDMA**, TWT support**, BSS Coloring**
- 2.4GHz: 2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams
- 5GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four 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)
- Note: *40MHz channels are supported only in the 5GHz band.
- Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz bands
- Packet aggregation
- Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at) or 37 - 57 V (802.3af) - low power mode **
- Alternative: 12 V DC input
- Power consumption: 30W max (802.3at) or 15W max (802.3af) - low power mode **
- Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
- Note: Actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP usage.
In low power mode, MR44 will do the following:
- Downshift its Ethernet uplink speed from 2.5 Gbps to 1 Gbps
- Transition from 4x4:4 to 2x2:2 in 5GHz
- Disable its dedicated IoT (previously known as BLE) radio
- Disable its dedicated Scanning Radio
- Reduce the max Tx power
Warning: Please ensure that MR44 is connected to an 802.3at-capable (PoE+) switch/power injector during the initial installation OR ensure that the network the MR44 is added to is set to MR 27.6 or newer firmware.
This is because the default MR44 firmware image has support for the low-power mode, however, MR 27.5/27.5.1 or lower firmware does not have low power mode support. Using 802.3af switch/power injector with MR44 set to 27.5/27.5.1 or lower firmware might result in unexpected behaviors including but not limited to reboots or degraded performance.
Due to the reasons stated above, please do not downgrade the network with MR44 APs to 27.5/27.5.1 or lower firmware if they are being powered on by 802.3af (PoE) switch/power injector.
- 1x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
- 1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive)
- 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 the mounting cradle for accurate horizontal wall mounting
- Two security screw options (included) (13.5 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 5 mm head)
- Kensington lock hard point
- Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay
- 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
