• 4x4:4 (2.4GHz) and 8x8:8 (5GHz)MU-MIMO 802.11ax
  
• 5.38* 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 MR56 is an 8x8:8 802.11ax access point managed via the cloud, setting new standards for wireless performance and efficiency. Ideal for modern deployments in environments such as offices, schools, hospitals, retail stores, and hotels, the MR56 delivers high throughput, robust security, and straightforward management.

The MR56 achieves an aggregate frame rate of up to 5.38 Gbps* with simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios. It includes a dedicated third radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS and automated RF optimization, along with a fourth radio for Bluetooth scanning and beaconing.

Combining cloud management, high-performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the MR56 is an excellent choice for demanding applications, including high-density environments and bandwidth-intensive tasks like voice and HD video.

Meraki Cloud Management
The MR56 is managed through the Meraki cloud, featuring an intuitive browser-based interface that allows for quick deployment without the need for extensive training or expensive certifications. Its self-configuring nature and web-based management enable rapid setup at remote locations, even without on-site IT personnel.

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

Firmware updates for the MR56 are automatically handled via the cloud, delivering new features, bug fixes, and enhancements seamlessly. This eliminates the need for manual software updates and ensures that security patches are always up to date.

Dual–radio aggregate frame rate of up to 5.38 Gbps*
The MR56 features a 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radio and a 5 GHz 8x8:8 radio, providing a combined dual-radio aggregate frame rate of 5.38 Gbps. This includes up to 4,804 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies such as transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity enable the MR56 to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in improved performance for more clients per access point.

* 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)
The MR56 leverages 802.11ax features, including MU-MIMO and OFDMA, to enhance transmission efficiency to multiple clients. Ideal for settings 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 MR56 features a dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio that continuously evaluates the environment, identifying RF interference and mitigating wireless threats such as rogue access points. With a dedicated third radio, the MR56 simultaneously handles wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and client data transmission in real-time, ensuring no impact on client traffic or access point throughput.

Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
The MR56 includes a fourth integrated Bluetooth radio, facilitating smooth deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and easy visibility of Bluetooth devices. This access point supports next-generation location-aware applications and future-proofs deployments, making it ready for new customer engagement strategies.

Automatic cloud-based RF optimisation
The MR56's advanced and 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 feeds it back to the Meraki cloud. This data is then used to automatically adjust channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings, ensuring optimal performance even in challenging RF environments.

Integrated enterprise security and guest access
The MR56 incorporates user-friendly security technologies to ensure safe connectivity for both employees and guests. It offers advanced security measures like AES hardware-based encryption and enterprise-level authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration, delivering wired-like security with simple configuration. One-click guest isolation ensures secure, Internet-only access for visitors. Additionally, PCI compliance reports help verify network settings against PCI standards, simplifying secure retail deployments.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
The MR56 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 sharing 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.

Application-aware traffic shaping
The MR56 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling the configuration of QoS policies based on traffic type, helping to prioritise 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 optimisations
The MR56 includes industry-standard QoS features that are simple to configure. Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards ensure that critical applications are prioritized correctly across the network. Additionally, 802.11ax clients benefit from Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) and Target Wait Time features, which minimize battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.

Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date
When the MR56 is plugged in, it seamlessly connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and integrates into the designated network. If firmware updates are needed, the access point retrieves and installs them automatically, ensuring the network stays current with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.

Advanced analytics
Examining network usage in detail offers highly granular traffic analytics. Location analytics can enhance physical visibility, enabling 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 simple APIs.