The Meraki MR86 is a cloud-managed 4x4:4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) outdoor access point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency.

Key Features

• 4x4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11ax WiFi 6.
• 3.0 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
• 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 MR86 is a cloud-managed 4x4:4 802.11ax access point that sets a new standard for wireless performance and efficiency. Ideal for modern deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, shops, and hotels, the MR86 delivers high throughput, enterprise-level security, and easy management.

The MR86 achieves a maximum aggregate frame rate of 3.0 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.

Combining cloud management, high-performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the MR86 is an excellent choice for demanding environments, including high-density deployments and applications requiring significant bandwidth or performance, such as voice and high-definition video.

Meraki Cloud Management
The MR86 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 MR86 are automatically handled via the cloud, delivering new features, bug 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 3.0 Gbps*
The 5 GHz 4x4:4 and 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radios provide a combined dual-radio aggregate frame rate of 3.0 Gbps*, with speeds reaching up to 2,402 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band.

*The radio chipset supports an aggregate PHY data rate of 3.5 Gbps, with 2,402 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 1,147 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band.

Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)
Supporting 802.11ax features, the MR86 enhances transmission efficiency to multiple clients through MU-MIMO and OFDMA. Ideal for environments with many mobile devices, MU-MIMO allows multiple clients to receive data simultaneously, boosting overall network performance and enhancing the user experience.

Dedicated third radio delivers 24x7 wireless security and RF analytics
The MR86's dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio continuously monitors the environment, identifying RF interference and mitigating wireless threats such as rogue access points. With a dedicated third radio, the MR86 ensures that wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and client data services all operate simultaneously in real-time, without affecting client traffic or AP throughput.

Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
The MR86 includes a built-in fourth Bluetooth radio, facilitating smooth deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and easy visibility of Bluetooth devices. This feature supports the development of next-generation location-aware applications and future-proofs deployments, ensuring readiness for new customer engagement strategies.

Automatic cloud-based RF optimisation
The MR86's advanced automated RF optimization eliminates the need for specialized hardware and RF expertise typically required for wireless network tuning. The dedicated third radio continuously collects RF data and sends it 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 conditions.

Integrated enterprise security and guest access
The MR86 incorporates user-friendly security technologies to ensure safe connectivity for both employees and guests. It includes advanced features like AES hardware-based encryption and enterprise-level authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration, offering robust security similar to wired networks while remaining easy to set up. Additionally, one-click guest isolation provides secure, internet-only access for visitors, and PCI compliance reports help verify network settings against PCI standards, simplifying secure deployments in retail environments.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
Meraki Systems Manager seamlessly integrates with the MR86 to provide automatic, context-aware security. Its self-service enrollment feature allows for quick MDM deployment without the need for extra hardware, and it dynamically links firewall and traffic shaping policies to the client's status.

Application-aware traffic shaping
The MR86 features a built-in layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, allowing for the creation of QoS policies based on traffic type. This helps prioritize essential applications while restricting recreational traffic such as peer-to-peer and video streaming. Policies can be applied at various levels, including network-wide, per SSID, per user group, or per individual user, offering maximum flexibility and control.

Voice and video optimisations
The MR86 includes industry-standard QoS features that are straightforward to configure. Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards ensure that critical applications are prioritized correctly across the network, not just on the MR86. Additionally, Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) and the new Target Wait Time features in 802.11ax clients help minimize battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.

Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date
When connected, the MR86 automatically links to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and integrates into the designated network. If new firmware is needed, the access point retrieves and updates it automatically, ensuring the network remains current with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.

Advanced analytics
Examining network usage in detail offers highly granular traffic analytics. Physical world visibility can be improved with journey tracking through location analytics. Metrics such as visitor numbers, dwell time, repeat visit rates, and trend tracking can be easily monitored via the dashboard, with deeper analysis facilitated by raw data accessible through simple APIs.