The Meraki MR46E is a cloud managed 4x4:4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) indoor access point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency.

Key Features

• 4x4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11ax
• 2.98* 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
• Limited lifetime warranty
  
  

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About This Product
The Cisco Meraki MR46E 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 MR46E delivers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and straightforward management.

The MR46E achieves a maximum aggregate frame rate of 2.98 Gbps* with simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios. It features a dedicated third radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS and automated RF optimization, along with a fourth integrated radio for Bluetooth scanning and beaconing.

Combining cloud management, high-performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software capabilities, the MR46E is an exceptional platform for demanding applications, including high-density environments and bandwidth-intensive uses like voice and high-definition video.

Meraki Cloud Management
The MR46E 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 mean it can be set up at remote locations within minutes, even without on-site IT staff.

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

The MR46E's firmware is automatically updated 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 current.

Dual-radio Aggregate Frame Rate Of Up To 2.98 Gbps
The 5 GHz 4x4:4 radio and 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radio provide a combined dual-radio aggregate frame rate of 2.98 Gbps*, with speeds of up to 2,402 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Features such as transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity enable the MR46E to accommodate a higher client density than standard enterprise-class access points, delivering improved performance for more clients per 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 MR46E includes MU-MIMO and OFDMA for more efficient transmission to multiple clients. Ideal for environments with many mobile devices, MU-MIMO allows multiple clients to receive data simultaneously, enhancing overall network performance and improving the user experience.

Dedicated third radio delivers 24x7 wireless security and RF analytics
The MR46E's dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio continuously monitors the environment, identifying RF interference and managing wireless threats such as rogue access points. With a dedicated third radio, it ensures that wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and client data services all operate simultaneously in real-time, without affecting client traffic or access point performance.

Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
The MR46E includes a fourth Bluetooth radio that facilitates smooth implementation of BLE Beacon features and easy detection of Bluetooth devices. This setup supports the development of advanced location-aware applications and ensures that deployments are future-proof, ready to accommodate new customer engagement strategies.

Automatic cloud-based RF optimisation
The MR46E's advanced and automated RF optimization eliminates the need for specialized hardware and RF expertise typically necessary for fine-tuning a wireless network. The dedicated third radio continuously gathers 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 the most challenging RF environments.

Integrated enterprise security and guest access
The MR46E is equipped with user-friendly security technologies that ensure safe connectivity for both employees and guests. It includes advanced security measures like AES hardware-based encryption and enterprise-level authentication using 802.1X and Active Directory integration, offering robust security comparable to wired networks while remaining easy to set up. Additionally, the one-click guest isolation feature provides secure, internet-only access for visitors. PCI compliance reports help verify network settings against PCI standards, making secure retail deployments simpler.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
Meraki Systems Manager seamlessly integrates with the MR46E to provide automatic, context-aware security. Its self-service enrollment feature allows for quick deployment of mobile device management (MDM) without the need for extra hardware, and it dynamically links firewall and traffic shaping policies to the client's posture.

Application-aware traffic shaping
The MR46E features a built-in layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine. This allows for the creation of QoS policies based on traffic type, ensuring that essential applications receive priority while limiting 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 even per individual user, offering extensive flexibility and control.

Voice and video optimisations
The MR46E includes industry-standard QoS features that are straightforward to set up. It supports Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards, ensuring that critical applications are prioritized correctly across the network, not just on the MR46E. 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
Upon being plugged in, the MR46E instantly connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and integrates into the designated network. If new firmware is needed, the access point automatically retrieves and installs it. This process ensures the network remains current with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.

Advanced analytics
Delving into network usage details offers highly detailed traffic analytics. Location analytics can enhance visibility into the physical environment by tracking journeys. 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.