The Meraki MR36H is a cloud-managed 2x2:2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) indoor wall switch access point which offers RF management radio.

Key Features

• 2x2:2 MU-MIMO 802.11ax.
  
• 1.5* Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate.
• 3 wired access ports and a Passthrough port integrated.
• 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.
• Optimised for voice and video.
• Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment.
• Sleek design blends into office environments.
• Full-time WiFi location tracking via dedicated 3rd radio.
  
• Limited lifetime warranty
  
  

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About This Product
The Cisco Meraki MR36H is a dual-band, 802.11ax 2x2:2 wall switch access point featuring dedicated security, wired access ports, and an RF management radio, along with an integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacon and scanning radio.

The MR36H supports a maximum aggregate frame rate of 1.5 Gbps* with simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios. It includes a dedicated third radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS with automated RF optimization, and a fourth integrated radio for Bluetooth scanning and beaconing, as well as IoT solutions.

Combining cloud management, high-performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the MR36H is an excellent platform for demanding applications, including high-density deployments and bandwidth-intensive uses like voice and high-definition video.

Meraki Cloud Management
The MR36H is managed through the Meraki cloud, featuring an intuitive browser-based interface that allows for quick deployment without extensive training or expensive certifications. Its self-configuring nature and web-based management enable rapid setup at remote locations, even without on-site IT staff.

The Meraki cloud provides 24/7 monitoring, offering real-time alerts for any network issues. Remote diagnostic tools facilitate immediate troubleshooting over the web, ensuring distributed networks are managed with minimal hassle.

Firmware updates for the MR36H are automatically handled via the cloud, delivering new features, security fixes, and enhancements seamlessly. This eliminates the need for manual software updates and ensures security patches are always up to date.

Dual-radio aggregate frame rate of up to 1.5 Gbps*
The 5 GHz 2x2:2 and 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 radios provide a combined dual-radio aggregate frame rate of 1.5 Gbps*, achieving up to 1,201 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 286 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies such as transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity enable the MR36H to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in improved performance for more clients from each AP.

* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11ax operation.

Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)
Supporting 802.11ax features, the MR36H includes MU-MIMO and UL/DL OFDMA, enhancing transmission efficiency to multiple clients. Ideal for environments with many mobile devices, MU-MIMO allows simultaneous data reception by multiple clients, boosting overall network performance and enhancing the user experience.

Dedicated third radio delivers 24x7 wireless security and RF analytics
The MR36H's dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio continuously evaluates the environment, identifying RF interference and mitigating wireless threats such as rogue access points. With a dedicated third radio, there's no need to compromise between wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and client data service all functions operate in real-time without affecting client traffic or AP throughput.

Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
The MR36H includes a fourth integrated Bluetooth radio, facilitating smooth deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and easy visibility of Bluetooth devices. This access point supports the next generation of location-aware applications and future-proofs deployments, ensuring readiness for new customer engagement strategies.

Automatic cloud-based RF optimisation
The MR36H's advanced and automated RF optimization eliminates the need for specialized hardware and RF expertise typically required to fine-tune a wireless network. RF data collected by the dedicated third radio is continuously sent to the Meraki cloud, where it is used to automatically adjust channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings for optimal performance, even in challenging RF environments.

Integrated enterprise security and guest access
The MR36H incorporates user-friendly security technologies to ensure safe connectivity for both employees and guests. It includes advanced security features like AES hardware-based encryption and enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration, offering wired-level security while remaining easy to configure. One-click guest isolation ensures secure, internet-only access for visitors. Additionally, PCI compliance reports verify network settings against PCI standards, simplifying secure retail deployments.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
Meraki Systems Manager seamlessly integrates with the MR36H to provide automatic, context-aware security. Its self-service enrollment feature allows for quick deployment of mobile device management (MDM) without the need for additional hardware, and it dynamically links firewall and traffic shaping policies to the client's posture.

Application-aware traffic shaping
The MR36H features a built-in layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, allowing for the setup of QoS policies based on traffic type. This helps prioritize essential applications while restricting non-essential traffic such as peer-to-peer sharing and video streaming. These policies can be applied at various levels, including network-wide, per SSID, per user group, or per individual user, offering extensive flexibility and control.

Voice and video optimisations
The MR36H and other network devices come equipped with industry-standard Quality of Service (QoS) features that are straightforward to set up. These include Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards, which help prioritize critical applications effectively. Additionally, 802.11ax clients benefit from Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) and Target Wait Time features, reducing battery consumption on wireless VoIP phones.

Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date
Upon connection, the MR36H seamlessly links to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and integrates into the designated network. If firmware updates are needed, the access point fetches and installs them automatically. This process keeps the network current with bug fixes, security enhancements, and new functionalities.

Advanced analytics
Delving into network usage details offers highly detailed traffic analytics. Location analytics can enhance visibility into the physical environment, allowing for journey tracking. Metrics such as visitor numbers, dwell time, repeat visit rates, and trend tracking can be easily monitored through the dashboard. For deeper analysis, raw data is accessible via straightforward APIs.

Pass-through port
The MR36H features a distinctive pass-through port that connects the second port on the back to the first physical port on the bottom of the access point. This port functions like an extension cord, physically linking the input from the back port to the output of the bottom port. Essentially, the pass-through port acts as a physical extension of the lower back port.