Cisco Meraki MR36-HW Full English Description

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1. Dedicated Third Radio for 24/7 WIDS/WIPS & RF Analytics: Continuous background scanning across full 2.4GHz/5GHz bands identifies non‑Wi‑Fi interference sources (microwaves, Bluetooth equipment, industrial motors) and unauthorized rogue wireless transmitters at all times. The Meraki cloud dynamically adjusts AP channel selection, transmit power levels and client roaming handoff thresholds based on real‑time spectrum data to maintain consistent high‑performance wireless connectivity. Air Marshal delivers real‑time wireless threat detection and automatic rogue AP containment with cloud‑based security forensic logging.
2. Self‑Healing Multi‑Hop Wireless Mesh Networking: MR36 APs automatically establish wireless mesh backhaul links to extend wireless coverage to remote building wings, basements and campus zones without physical Ethernet cabling. If the primary wired uplink fails, the AP seamlessly switches to mesh routing to preserve internet access for all connected wireless clients, supporting load‑balanced mesh gateway deployments for scalable campus‑wide coverage extension.
3. Layer7 Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Application‑Aware QoS & Identity‑Based Stateful Layer3‑7 Firewall: The integrated DPI engine classifies hundreds of distinct application‑level traffic streams, including enterprise VoIP voice, HD video conferencing, cloud SaaS business applications, social media streaming and P2P file sharing. Network administrators configure granular QoS priority rules to prioritize latency‑sensitive mission‑critical business communications while enforcing configurable bandwidth rate caps on recreational non‑business traffic to eliminate wireless network congestion during peak user hours. Identity‑aware firewall supports device‑specific access control policies and integrates with enterprise Active Directory/LDAP/RADIUS identity databases for unified endpoint access managementCisco.
4. Unified Enterprise Wireless Security Suite with Native WPA3 Support: AES hardware‑accelerated encryption supporting WEP, WPA‑PSK, WPA2‑PSK personal encryption; WPA2‑Enterprise and WPA3‑Enterprise 192‑bit AES security standards with full IEEE 802.1X EAP‑TLS/PEAP/EAP‑FAST enterprise authentication suites. Fully customizable branded captive portal splash pages deliver secure internet‑only guest visitor access with built‑in wireless client isolation to block peer‑to‑peer communication between untrusted visitor devices, reducing network security attack surfaces. Additional security features include hidden SSID broadcast suppression, MAC address ACL filtering, Meraki Teleworker IPsec VPN for secure remote branch corporate LAN extension and identity policy firewall for granular user/device network access controlCisco.
5. BLE‑Powered Presence Location Analytics: The integrated BLE radio enables cloud‑hosted visitor and endpoint tracking metrics including client capture rate, average session duration and repeat visitor statistics, ideal for retail stores, conference centers and office space utilization analysisCisco.

Four Independent Radio Hardware Architecture

1. 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11b/g/n/ax) Client Radio: 2×2 UL/DL MU‑MIMO two spatial streams, supports 20/40 MHz channel bonding, transmit beamforming, maximal ratio combining (MRC), cyclic shift diversity (CSD), A‑MPDU/A‑MSDU packet aggregation, OFDMA uplink/downlink scheduling and 1024‑QAM modulation. Max single‑band PHY throughput: 573 Mbps, integrated omnidirectional internal PIFA antennas optimized for wide indoor coverage.
2. 5 GHz Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11a/n/ac/ax) Client Radio: 2×2 UL/DL MU‑MIMO two spatial streams, supports 20/40/80 MHz wide channel widths, DFS radar frequency avoidance, beamforming, MRC receive diversity, OFDMA multi‑user scheduling and 1024‑QAM modulation. Max single‑band PHY throughput: 1201 Mbps, integrated internal antennas with reduced adjacent‑channel RF interference for high‑density client environments.
   Total aggregate dual‑band client Wi‑Fi PHY throughput reaches1.7 Gbps.
3. Dedicated Independent Dual‑Band Third Radio: Separate fully isolated radio operating concurrently with the two Wi‑Fi client radios, continuously scanning both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands 24/7 for Air Marshal WIDS/WIPS threat detection and full‑spectrum RF analytics without impacting client data throughput.
4. Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 Low‑Energy Radio: Always‑on independent BLE radio for beacon deployment, BLE device scanning and location analytics presence tracking functionality.

Core Hardware Interfaces

1. Eth0 Primary Gigabit Uplink Port: 10/100/1000BASE‑T auto‑sensing RJ45 port, IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE PD compliant (37–57V DC PoE input). This single primary port delivers all uplink data traffic and PoE power supply for standard ceiling/wall mounted deployments; no secondary auxiliary Fast Ethernet port is equipped on MR36 hardwareCisco Mera....
2. DC Power Input Jack: 5.5 mm × 2.5 mm center‑positive power connector for alternative local power supply deployments where PoE‑capable switches or injectors are unavailable; matching 12V DC external power adapter sold separately and not bundled with standard AP packagingCisco Mera....
3. Control & Security Hardware Components: Recessed factory reset button (long press 5+ seconds fully erases local AP configuration), concealed cable routing bay, Torx anti‑tamper security screw mounting holes, integrated Kensington physical anti‑theft lock hardpoint on chassis side panel.
4. Multi‑Color Front Status LED Array: Visual status indicators for power supply state, Meraki cloud dashboard internet connectivity, wireless radio active operation and hardware fault alarm notifications.
5. No external RF antenna ports; all four radio arrays utilize factory‑integrated non‑detachable omnidirectional internal antennas.

Supported Operation Modes

1. Cloud‑Managed CAPWAP Gateway Access Point Mode (Default): Zero‑touch Meraki cloud orchestration for all wireless client access, centralized RF tuning, enterprise security policy enforcement and automated background firmware upgrades.
2. Wireless Mesh Backhaul Node Mode: Self‑configuring multi‑hop wireless mesh routing to extend wireless coverage to remote building zones lacking physical Ethernet uplink cabling; automatic failover between wired primary uplink and wireless mesh gateway links upon wired network outage.

Key Cloud‑Managed Software & Enterprise Feature Set

1. Meraki Cloud Dashboard Zero‑Touch Provisioning

2. Multi‑SSID & 802.1Q VLAN Segmentation

3. Custom Branded Captive Portal Guest Access

4. Layer7 DPI Application‑Aware QoS & Identity‑Based Stateful Layer3‑7 Firewall

5. Comprehensive Enterprise Wireless Security Suite

• Encryption Standards: Static WEP, WPA‑PSK, WPA2‑PSK personal encryption; WPA2‑Enterprise, WPA3‑Enterprise 192‑bit AES hardware acceleration with full IEEE 802.1X EAP‑TLS/PEAP/EAP‑FAST enterprise authentication suites.
• Identity Integration: Native Active Directory, LDAP and RADIUS server identity database integration for enterprise user authentication and role‑based network access control.
• Auxiliary Security Features: Dedicated third radio 24/7 Air Marshal WIDS/WIPS rogue AP detection and automatic containment, hidden SSID broadcast suppression, wireless client isolation, MAC address filtering ACL, Meraki Teleworker IPsec VPN for secure remote branch corporate LAN extension, identity policy firewall for granular user/device network access control.

6. Unified Cloud Management Interfaces

• Meraki Cloud Dashboard: Centralized browser‑based graphical management platform accessible from any internet‑connected desktop or mobile device; delivers full AP configuration editing, real‑time wireless client monitoring, historical network performance trend reporting, BLE presence location analytics, bulk automated firmware upgrades and customizable email/SMS fault alert notification functions for all deployed MR36 access points across multiple distributed enterprise branch locationsCisco Mera....
• Meraki Mobile Dashboard App: Smartphone/tablet mobile application for on‑the‑go real‑time wireless network status monitoring and basic configuration adjustment tasks for field IT technicians.
• SNMP v2c/v3 network monitoring integration: Fully compatible with mainstream third‑party enterprise network monitoring platforms.
• Centralized cloud event logging and customizable email/SMS fault alert notifications for complete network audit tracking and real‑time hardware/security issue reporting.

Power Supply Compatibility

1. Full‑performance PoE operation: IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE PD input via primary Gigabit uplink port, powered by PoE‑capable Gigabit switches or dedicated Meraki PoE injectors. Maximum power draw under full four‑radio load is 15W, fully compliant with 802.3af PoE standardsCisco Mera....
2. Local DC power alternative: Separate 12V DC external power adapter (sold separately, not bundled with standard AP packaging).
3. Typical full‑load power consumption: Maximum 15 W under simultaneous active four‑radio operation with Gigabit uplink port populated.

Physical & Environmental Specifications

• Dimensions: Compact low‑profile square chassis optimized for ceiling flush mounting
• Unit Weight: Lightweight white plastic chassis
• Mounting Options: Desktop placement with bundled anti‑slip rubber feet, vertical wall mounting, flush drop ceiling T‑bar grid mounting via complete included universal mounting bracket and full hardware kit; mounting cradle equipped with built‑in bubble level for horizontal alignment.
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C ~ +40°C indoor use only (not rated for outdoor deployment)
• Storage Temperature Range: -20°C ~ +70°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% – 95% non‑condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% – 90% non‑condensing
• Operating Altitude: Up to 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
• System Memory & Storage: Embedded Meraki custom cloud‑managed operating system, dedicated four‑radio wireless processing chipset, onboard flash storage for cloud firmware images and persistent local configuration cache.
• Regulatory RF Certifications: Global multi‑domain SKU supporting FCC Part 15 (North America), ETSI EN 300328 / EN 301893 (EMEA), TELEC Japan, KCC Korea domestic RF emission compliance, EMI Class B household electronic equipment certification.
• Maximum Concurrent Client Capacity: Up to 80 connected wireless clients; recommended maximum 40 simultaneous active business users for stable low‑latency throughput performance.
• Warranty: Limited lifetime hardware warranty for original end‑user purchasers.

Key Specification Bullet Points

• Model: MR36‑HW (Cisco Meraki Quad‑Radio Wi‑Fi 6 802.11ax Cloud‑Managed Indoor Enterprise Wireless Access Point with Dedicated 24/7 WIDS/WIPS RF Scanning Radio + Integrated BLE 5.0 Location Beacon/IoT Scanning Radio)
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi‑Fi 6 concurrent dual‑band client radios (2.4GHz + 5GHz), 2×2 UL/DL MU‑MIMO two spatial streams per radio; independent third dual‑band Wi‑Fi scanning radio; integrated Bluetooth 5.0 LE IoT/location radio
• Max Combined Aggregate Client PHY Throughput: Up to 1.7 Gbps (573 Mbps 2.4GHz + 1201 Mbps 5GHz)
• Antennas: Non‑detachable built‑in omnidirectional internal PIFA antennas for all Wi‑Fi and BLE radios
• Wired Ports: 1 × Gigabit 10/100/1000 BASE‑T PoE uplink port (IEEE 802.3af PoE PD supported); no secondary auxiliary Fast Ethernet port
• Operation Modes: Cloud‑managed CAPWAP AP gateway mode, self‑healing multi‑hop wireless mesh backhaul node mode
• Core Exclusive Cloud‑Managed Functions: Quad‑radio architecture with dedicated independent third Wi‑Fi radio for round‑the‑clock Air Marshal WIDS/WIPS threat detection and continuous full‑band RF spectrum analytics; integrated BLE 5.0 radio for location beacons and visitor presence analytics; Meraki cloud dashboard zero‑touch provisioning; automatic cloud‑driven RF optimization with 24/7 spectrum visibility; self‑healing zero‑configuration multi‑hop wireless mesh networking; Layer7 DPI application‑aware QoS traffic shaping & identity‑based stateful Layer3‑7 firewall; multi‑SSID 802.1Q VLAN network segmentation; customizable branded captive portal guest access with wireless client isolation; native full WPA3 enterprise wireless security suite
• QoS: WMM TSPEC wireless multimedia VoIP voice and HD video traffic prioritization with configurable application bandwidth rate limiting
• Network Stack: Native IPv4 stack; static IP address configurable on primary Gigabit uplink port
• Security: WEP/WPA/WPA2/WPA3 PSK/Enterprise 802.1X EAP enterprise authentication, MAC address ACL filtering, dedicated third radio Air Marshal rogue AP detection & automatic containment, hidden SSID broadcast suppression, wireless client device isolation, Meraki Teleworker IPsec remote site VPN, identity‑based Layer3‑7 stateful policy firewall
• Management: Meraki cloud dashboard web graphical user interface, Meraki mobile monitoring smartphone/tablet application, SNMPv3 third‑party network monitoring integration, centralized cloud event logging and customizable email/SMS fault alert notifications
• Power Options: IEEE 802.3af PoE input via primary Gigabit uplink port or separate 12V DC local power adapter (sold separately, not included in standard packaging)
• Physical Mount: Desktop placement with anti‑slip rubber feet, vertical wall mounting, flush drop ceiling T‑bar grid mounting with included universal mounting bracket, built‑in bubble level for accurate installation
• Environmental Restriction: Indoor use only, operating temperature range 0°C~40°C
• Typical Deployment Scenarios: High‑density multi‑room enterprise corporate office campuses, K‑12 school classrooms and large lecture halls, multi‑floor hospital patient wings and medical facilities, large hotel guest floor wireless coverage, retail chain branch stores and shopping mall concourses, campus‑wide multi‑zone voice/video unified communications wireless deployments
• Warranty: Limited lifetime hardware warranty for original end‑user purchasers

Model Quick Reference

• MR36‑HW: Base hardware SKU of Meraki MR36 quad‑radio Wi‑Fi 6 cloud‑managed indoor enterprise AP with dedicated WIDS/WIPS scanning radio and integrated BLE 5.0 beacon radio
• Platform Differentiation vs Legacy MR33 Wave2 Wi‑Fi 5 AP: MR33 uses older 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi‑Fi 5 hardware without OFDMA, 1024‑QAM and native WPA3 security; MR36 upgrades to modern 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 architecture, higher aggregate throughput, improved concurrent client handling capacity and complete WPA3 enterprise security support
• Platform Distinction vs Standalone Small Business WAP Series APs (WAP121/WAP321/WAP581/WAP712): Meraki MR36 operates exclusively under Meraki cloud centralized management with zero‑touch provisioning, automated cloud RF optimization, native self‑healing wireless mesh networking, dedicated third‑radio enterprise wireless intrusion prevention and integrated BLE presence analytics; Cisco Small Business WAP series are standalone autonomous APs without cloud controller dependency or Meraki exclusive multi‑radio security and BLE location analytics features
• Upgraded Alternatives: Meraki MR46 high‑performance tri‑radio Wi‑Fi 6E enterprise access point for ultra‑high‑density campus and convention center deployments