Meraki Access Point, Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with separate radios dedicated to security, RF management, and Bluetooth, MR53-HW

Meraki | Cloud Managed | Dual Band | 802.11ac | Wave 2 | 4x4 MU-MIMO | Multigigabit Uplink | Unclaimed | Lifetime Warranty | MR53-HW

The Meraki MR53 is a cloud-managed 4x4 80 MHz 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with MU-MIMO support. The MR53 provides a maximum of 2.5 Gbps* aggregate frame rate 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 integrated radio delivers Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) scanning and Beaconing.

The MR53 access point is an ideal cloud-managed solution for offices, schools, hospitals, shops, and hotels. It provides high-level performance, enterprise-grade security, and is simple to manage.

Features:

• Dual-radio aggregate frame rate of up to 2.5 Gbps - A 5 GHz 4x4:4 radio supporting 80 MHz channel widths and a 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radio supporting 40 MHz channel widths offer a combined dual–radio aggregate frame rate of 2.5 Gbps*, with up to 1,733 Mbps in the 5 GHz band thanks to 802.11ac Wave 2 and 800 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity allow the MR53 to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in fewer APs for a given deployment.
• Multigigabit EthernetThe MR53 has an integrated multigigabit uplink that ensures maximum capacity for this high performance 802.11ac Wave 2 hardware configuration.
• Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) - With support for the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, the MR53 offers MU-MIMO for more efficient transmission to multiple clients. Especially suited for enviroments with numerous mobile devices, MU-MIMO enables multiple clients to receive data simultanously. This increases the total network perfomance and the improves the end user experience.
• Link Aggregation - The two Ethernet uplinks on the MR53 can be configured for link aggregation, which relieve any existing uplink bottlenecks created by 802.11ac Wave 2.
• Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and Scanning - An integrated fourth radio for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provides seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and effortless visibility of BLE devices. The MR53 enables the next generation of location-aware applications while futureproofing your deployment, making it ready for any new customer engagement strategies.
• Automatic Cloud-Based RF Optimization - The MR53’s sophisticated, automated RF optimization means that there is no need for the dedicated hardware and RF expertise typically required to tune a wireless network. The RF analysis data collected by the dedicated third radio is continuously fed back to the Meraki cloud. This then automatically tunes the MR53’s channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings for optimal performance under even the most challenging RF conditions.
• Integrated Enterprise Security and Guest Access - The MR53 features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies to provide secure connectivity for employees and guests alike. Advanced security features such as AES hardware-based encryption and WPA2- Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration provide wire-like security while still being easy to configure. One-click guest isolation provides secure, Internet-only access for visitors. Our policy firewall (Identity Policy Manager) enables granular access control at the group or device level. PCI compliance reports check network settings against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail deployments.
• Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration - Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the MR53 to offer automatic, context-aware security. Systems Manager’s self-service enrollment helps to rapidly deploy MDM without installing additional equipment, and then dynamically tie firewall and traffic shaping policies to client posture.

Note: Includes access point and mounting bracket (screws not included). This unit does not come with any licenses included.