MR44 Datasheet

High Performance 802.11ax Wireless

The Cisco Meraki MR44 is a cloud-managed 2x2:2 + 4x4:4 802.11ax access point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency. Designed for next-generation deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, shops, and hotels, the MR44 offers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and simple management.

The MR44 provides a maximum of 2.7 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 scanning and beaconing.

With the combination of cloud management, high performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the MR44 makes an outstanding platform for the most demanding of uses—including high-density deployments and bandwidth or performance-intensive applications like voice and high-definition video.

 

MR44 and Meraki Cloud Management

Management of the MR44 is performed through the Meraki cloud, with an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment without time-consuming training or costly certifications. Because the MR44 is self-configuring and managed over the web, it can be deployed at a remote location in a matter of minutes, even without on-site IT staff.

     

24x7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud delivers real-time alerts if a network encounters problems. Remote diagnostic tools enable immediate troubleshooting over the web so that distributed networks can be managed with a minimum of hassle.

     

The MR44’s firmware is automatically kept up to date via the cloud. New features, bug fixes, and enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web. This means no manual software updates to download or missing security patches to worry about.

 

Product Highlights

2x2:2 (2.4GHz) + 4x4:4 (5GHz) MU-MIMO 802.11ax  2.7 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 Optimized for voice and video Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment Sleek design blends into office environments Full-time Wi-Fi location tracking via dedicated 3rd radio

Features

Dual–radio aggregate frame rate of up to 2.7 Gbps*

5 GHz 4x4:4 and 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 radios offer a combined dual–radio aggregate frame rate of 2.7 Gbps*, with up to 2,402 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 287 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band.  

* The radio chipset supports an aggregate PHY data rate of 3.0 Gbps (2,402 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band). 

Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)

With support for features of 802.11ax, the MR44 offers MU-MIMO and OFDMA for more efficient transmission to multiple clients. Especially suited to environments with numerous mobile devices, MU-MIMO enables multiple clients to receive data simultaneously. This increases the total network performance and improves the end user experience.

 

Dedicated third radio delivers 24x7 wireless security and RF analytics

The MR44’s dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterizing RF interference and containing wireless threats like rogue access points. There’s no need to choose between wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and serving client data - a dedicated third radio means that all functions occur in real-time, without any impact to client traffic or AP throughput.

     

Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio

An integrated fourth Bluetooth radio provides seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and effortless visibility of Bluetooth devices. The MR44 enables the next generation of location-aware applications while future proofing deployments, ensuring it’s ready for any new customer engagement strategies.

     

Automatic cloud-based RF optimization

The MR44’s sophisticated and 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 data collected by the dedicated third radio is continuously fed back to the Meraki cloud. This data is then used to automatically tune the 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 MR44 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 Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration provide wired-like security while still being easy to configure. One-click guest isolation provides secure, Internet-only access for visitors. 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 MR44 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.

     

Application-aware traffic shaping                       

The MR44 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling the configuration of QoS policies based on traffic type, helping to prioritize 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 optimizations

Industry standard QoS features are built-in and easy to configure. Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards support all ensure important applications get prioritized correctly, not only on the MR44, but on other devices in the network. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) and new Target Wait Time features in 802.11ax clients ensure minimal battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.

     

Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date

When plugged in, the MR44 automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. If new firmware is required, this is retrieved by the AP and updated automatically. This ensures the network is kept up-to-date with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.

     

Advanced analytics

Drilling down into the details of network usage provides highly granular traffic analytics. Visibility into the physical world can be enhanced with journey tracking through location analytics. Visitor numbers, dwell time, repeat visit rates, and track trends can all be easily monitored in the dashboard and deeper analysis is enabled with raw data available via simple APIs.

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 with Beacon and BLE scanning support Concurrent operation of all four radios Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply): 2.401 - 2.484 GHz  5.150 - 5.250 GHz (UNII-1)  5.250-5.350 GHZ (UNII-2A) 5.490 - 5.730 GHz (UNII-2C) 5.735 -5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
Antenna	Internal Antenna (5.1dBi max gain at 2.4 GHz, 5.9dBi max gain at 5 GHz)
802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities	DL-OFDMA**, UL-OFDMA**, TWT support**, BSS Coloring**  2.4GHz: 2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams  5GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams  SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO** and DL MU-MIMO support  Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming  20 and 40 MHz* channels (802.11n); 20, 40*, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40* and 80 MHz channels (802.11ax)  Note: *40MHz channels are supported only in the 5GHz band. Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz bands  Packet aggregation
Power	Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at) or 37 - 57 V (802.3af) - low power mode ** Alternative: 12 V DC input  Power consumption: 30W max (802.3at) or 15W max (802.3af) - low power mode ** Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately Note: Actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP usage. In low power mode, MR44 will do the following: Downshift its Ethernet uplink speed from 2.5 Gbps to 1 Gbps Transition from 4x4:4 to 2x2:2 in 5GHz Disable its dedicated IoT (previously known as BLE) radio Disable its dedicated Scanning Radio Reduce the max Tx power Warning: Please ensure that MR44 is connected to an 802.3at-capable (PoE+) switch/power injector during the initial installation OR ensure that the network the MR44 is added to is set to MR 27.6 or newer firmware. This is because the default MR44 firmware image has support for the low-power mode, however, MR 27.5/27.5.1 or lower firmware does not have low power mode support. Using 802.3af switch/power injector with MR44 set to 27.5/27.5.1 or lower firmware might result in unexpected behaviors including but not limited to reboots or degraded performance.  Due to the reasons stated above, please do not downgrade the network with MR44 APs to 27.5/27.5.1 or lower firmware if they are being powered on by 802.3af (PoE) switch/power injector.
Interfaces	1x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)  1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive)
Mounting	All standard mounting hardware included  Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount capable  Ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16 or 1 1⁄2” flush or recessed rails), assorted cable junction boxes  Bubble level on the mounting cradle for accurate horizontal wall mounting
Physical Security	Two security screw options (included) (13.5 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 5 mm head)  Kensington lock hard point  Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay
Environment	Operating altitude: Up to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters) Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)  Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
Reliability	Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 500,000 hours at +25°C operating temperature
Physical Dimensions	12.05" × 5.06" × 1.74" (30.6 cm × 12.84 cm × 4.43 cm), not including desk mount feet or mount plate Weight: 26.07 oz (739 g)
Security	Integrated Layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management  Real-time WIDS/WIPS with alerting and automatic rogue AP containment with Air Marshal  Flexible guest access with device isolation  VLAN tagging (802.1q) and tunneling with IPsec VPN  PCI compliance reporting  WEP***, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X, WPA3 - Personal**, WPA3 - Enterprise**, WPA3 - Enhanced Open (OWE)** EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM  TKIP and AES encryption  Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration  Cisco ISE integration for Guest access and BYOD Posturing
Quality of Service	Advanced Power Save (U-APSD)  WMM Access Categories with DSCP and 802.1p support  Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping
Mobility	PMK, OKC, & 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming  Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming
Analytics	Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking  Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, & per application
LED Indicators	1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
Regulatory	RoHS For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki sales
Warranty	Indoor access point Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
Ordering Information	MR44-HW: Meraki MR44 Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP  MA-PWR-30W-XX: Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)  MA-INJ-4: Meraki MR 802.3at PoE Injector (Power Cord Not Included) MA-INJ-6: Meraki MR MultiGigabit 802.3bt Injector (Power Cord Not Included) Note: Meraki access point license required.

Compliance and Standards

Category	Standards
IEEE Standards	802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, and 802.11u***
Safety Approvals	CSA and CB 60950 & 62368  Conforms to UL 2043 (Plenum Rating)
Radio Approvals	Canada: FCC Part 15C, 15E, RSS-247  Europe: EN 300 328, EN 301 893  Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 4268  Mexico: IFT, NOM-208  Taiwan: NCC LP0002  For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki Sales
EMI Approvals (Class B)	Canada: FCC Part 15B, ICES-003  Europe: EN 301 489-1-17, EN 55032, EN 55024  Australia/NZ: CISPR 22  Japan: VCCI
Exposure Approvals	Canada: FCC Part 2, RSS-102  Europe: EN 50385, EN 62311, EN 62479  Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 2772

Context and Comparisons

RF Performance Table

Installation Guide 

For instructions on how to install and configure MR44 access points please refer to the MR44 Installation Guide