[shortdesc]
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO, 2.98 Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate, 24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics
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| Product Name |
MR46E-HW |
| Description |
Cisco Meraki MR46E, a cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point with external antenna support, designed for high-density and performance-critical environments. |
| Wireless Standard |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Radio Configuration |
Dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with 4x4:4 MU-MIMO |
| Maximum Data Rate |
3.5 Gbps |
| Ethernet Ports |
1x 2.5 Gbps Ethernet (PoE+) |
| Antenna Type |
External antennas (sold separately) |
| Power Supply |
Powered via 802.3at PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
| Humidity |
5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Dimensions |
29.0 cm x 14.0 cm x 3.7 cm (11.4 in x 5.5 in x 1.5 in) |
| Weight |
0.9 kg (2.0 lb) |
| Mounting Options |
Ceiling, wall mount (brackets included) |
| Security |
Integrated Layer 7 firewall, WPA3 encryption |
| Usage |
Ideal for enterprise networks, stadiums, and large venues |
| Durability |
Designed for continuous operation in demanding environments |
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[specifications]
| Frequency Bands |
2.4 GHz (up to 1.2 Gbps) and 5 GHz (up to 2.4 Gbps) |
| Transmit Power |
Up to 24 dBm |
| Certifications |
CE, FCC, RoHS compliant |
| Environmental Safety |
Low-halogen materials used, complies with global environmental standards |
| EMC Compliance |
Meets international EMC standards for wireless networking |
| Advanced Features |
Supports OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Target Wake Time, and BSS Coloring |
| Latency |
<1.5 ms under typical conditions |
| Power Consumption |
Maximum 25.5W (PoE+) |
| Management |
Cloud-based management via Meraki dashboard |
| MTBF |
1,600,000 hours |
| Mesh Networking |
Supports mesh networking to extend wireless coverage |
| Firmware Updates |
Automated updates through the cloud management system |
| Deployment |
Suitable for high-density environments with external antenna flexibility |
| Monitoring |
Comprehensive real-time monitoring via the cloud dashboard |
| Security Features |
Intrusion detection and prevention, WPA3, and VPN tunneling |
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Cisco Meraki MR46E Access Point
The Cisco Meraki MR46E is a cloud-managed 4x4:4 802.11ax access point designed for high-performance wireless deployments. It offers a maximum aggregate frame rate of 2.98 Gbps with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios. A dedicated third radio provides real-time WIDS/WIPS with automated RF optimization, and a fourth radio delivers Bluetooth scanning and beaconing.
Product Highlights
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11ax
- 2.98 Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate
- 24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon
- 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
Features
- Dual-radio aggregate frame rate of up to 2.98 Gbps
- 5 GHz 4x4:4 radio and 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radio
- Supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA
- Dedicated third radio for wireless security and RF analytics
- Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
- Automatic cloud-based RF optimization
- Integrated enterprise security and guest access
- Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
- Application-aware traffic shaping
- Voice and video optimizations
- Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date
- Advanced analytics
Specifications
| Category |
Specifications |
| Radios |
- 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax client access radio
- 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax client access radio
- 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz dual-band WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, & location analytics radio
- 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
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| Antenna |
List of compatible antennas: MA-ANT-3-A6/B6/C6/D6/E6/F6 |
| Power |
- Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at compatible)
- Alternative: 12 V DC input
- Power consumption: 30W max (802.3at)
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| Interfaces |
- 1x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
- 1x DC power connector
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| Mounting |
- All standard mounting hardware included
- Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount capable
- Bubble level on mounting cradle for accurate horizontal wall mounting
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| Environment |
- Operating temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
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| Physical Dimensions |
- 12.05” x 6.15” x 1.39” (30.6 cm x 15.62 cm x 3.54 cm)
- Weight: 29.98 oz (850 g)
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| Security |
- Integrated Layer 7 firewall
- Real-time WIDS/WIPS
- Flexible guest access with device isolation
- VLAN tagging (802.1q)
- PCI compliance reporting
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| Quality of Service |
- Advanced Power Save (U-APSD)
- WMM Access Categories with DSCP and 802.1p support
- Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping
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| Mobility |
- PMK, OKC, & 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming
- Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming
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| Analytics |
- Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking
- Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, & per application
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| LED Indicators |
1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status |
| Regulatory |
- RoHS
- CSA and CB 60950 & 62368
- Conforms to UL 2043 (Plenum Rating)
- EMI Approvals (Class B): Canada, Europe, Australia/NZ, Japan
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