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CISCO – Meraki MR42 – Dual-Band 802.11ac Wave 2 Cloud-Managed Wireless Access Point

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CISCO – Meraki MR42 – Dual-Band 802.11ac Wave 2 Cloud-Managed Wireless Access Point

Product Description

The Cisco Meraki MR42 is a high-performance, cloud-managed 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless access point designed to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable Wi-Fi connectivity for enterprise environments. Ideal for offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, retail stores, and hospitality venues, the MR42 combines advanced wireless performance with the simplicity of centralized cloud management.

Featuring 3×3:3 MU-MIMO technology and a maximum aggregate data rate of up to 1.9 Gbps, the MR42 efficiently supports high-density client environments and bandwidth-intensive applications such as HD video conferencing, VoIP, and cloud-based collaboration. Its quad-radio architecture includes dedicated radios for client access, 24/7 security (WIDS/WIPS), RF optimization, and integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beaconing and scanning, ensuring optimal wireless performance without compromising client connectivity.

Managed entirely through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard, the MR42 enables zero-touch provisioning, centralized monitoring, automatic firmware updates, real-time analytics, and remote troubleshooting from anywhere. Enterprise-grade security features, including integrated firewall, Air Marshal wireless intrusion prevention, guest access controls, and application-aware traffic shaping, help protect and optimize the wireless network.

Key Features

• Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless access point
• 3×3:3 MU-MIMO technology
• Up to 1.9 Gbps aggregate wireless throughput
• Quad-radio architecture for client access, security, RF management, and Bluetooth
• Dedicated 24/7 WIDS/WIPS security radio
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacon and scanning radio
• Cloud-managed through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard
• Zero-touch provisioning and centralized management
• Automatic firmware updates and real-time monitoring
• Application-aware traffic shaping and analytics
• Built-in Layer 3–7 firewall and enterprise security
• Supports guest access with customizable captive portals
• 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T) uplink
• IEEE 802.3at PoE+ powered (802.3af compatible with limited functionality)
• Ideal for offices, schools, hospitals, retail stores, and hospitality environments.