Cisco MR20 User Manual

MR20

Dual-band, 802.11ac Wave 2 access point delivering
entry-level enterprise wireless for small businesses
and SOHO deployments

Datasheet | MR20

Entry-level cloud-managed 802.11ac wireless

The Cisco Meraki MR20 is a dual-radio, cloud-managed 2x2:2

802.11ac Wave 2 access point with MU-MIMO support. Designed for
basic, medium-density deployments, the MR20 provides enterprise­grade security and simple management. The MR20 delivers a
maximum 1.3 Gbps* aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz radios.

The combination of intuitive cloud management, 802.11ac Wave 2
wireless, and enterprise-grade security provide safe, reliable
WiFi for small business and home oce networks that want
basic connectivity.

Product Highlights

• 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2

• 1.3 Gbps* aggregate dual-band frame rate

• Integrated enterprise security and guest access

• Built-in WIPS for threat detection and remediation

MR20 and Meraki cloud management:
a powerful combination

The MR20 is managed through the Meraki cloud, with an intuitive
browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment without
training or certifications. Because the access point is monitored 24x7
by the Meraki cloud, the MR20 can deliver real-time alerts if the
network encounters problems, and diagnostic tools enable real-time
troubleshooting over the web. The MR20’s firmware is always kept
up to date from the cloud. New features, bug fixes, and
enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web, meaning no
manual software updates to download or missing security patches
to worry about.

• Application-aware trac shaping

• Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment

• Integrated location analytics and heat map

* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11ac-compliant operation.

Features

Aggregate data rate of up to 1.3 Gbps*

A 5 GHz 2x2:2 radio supporting 80 MHz channel widths and a 2.4
GHz 2x2:2 radio supporting 40 MHz channel widths oer a
combined dual-radio aggregate frame rate of 1.3 Gbps*, with up to
866 Mbps in the 5 GHz band thanks to 802.11ac Wave 2 and 400
Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band.

Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)

With support for the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, the MR20 oers
MU-MIMO for more ecient transmission to multiple clients. This
increases the total network performance and the improves the end
user experience.

Integrated enterprise security and guest access

The MR20 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 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 group or device-based, granular
access policy control.

Application-aware trac shaping

The MR20 includes an integrated Layer 7 packet inspection,
classification, and control engine, enabling you to set QoS policies
based on trac type. Prioritize your mission critical applications,
while setting limits on recreational trac, e.g., peer-to-peer and
video streaming.

Self-configuring, self-optimizing, self-healing

When plugged in, the MR20 automatically connects to the Meraki
cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate
network. It self-optimizes, determining the ideal channel, transmit
power, and client connection parameters. And it self-heals in the
event of a switch or cable failure by meshing with nearby Meraki
access points, providing continued gateway.

Integrated analytics

Drill down into the details of your network usage with highly granular
trac analytics. Extend your visibility into the physical world with
built-in location analytics that enables you to view visitor numbers,
dwell time, repeat visit rates, and track foot trac trends.

Secure wireless environments using Air Marshal

The MR20 comes equipped with Air Marshal, a built-in wireless
intrusion prevention system (WIPS) for threat detection and attack
remediation. MR20 access points will scan their environment
opportunistically based on user-defined preferences. Alarms and
auto-containment of malicious rogue APs are configured via flexible
remediation policies, ensuring optimal security and performance in
even the most challenging wireless environments.

* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11ac-compliant operation.

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MR20 Tx / Rx Tables | 2.4 GHz

Operating Band Operating Mode Data Rate TX Power RX Sensitivity

1 Mb/s 19 dBm -99 dBm

2.4 GHz 802.11b

2.4 GHz 802.11g

2 Mb/s 19 dBm -96 dBm

5.5 Mb/s 19 dBm -94 dBm

11 Mb/s 19 dBm -91 dBm

6 Mb/s 19 dBm -94 dBm

9 Mb/s 19 dBm -93 dBm

12 Mb/s 19 dBm -92 dBm

18 Mb/s 19 dBm -89 dBm

24 Mb/s 19 dBm -86 dBm

36 Mb/s 18 dBm -83 dBm

48 Mb/s 17 dBm -78 dBm

54 Mb/s 16 dBm -77 dBm

MCS0/8 19/19 dBm -93/-93 dBm

MCS1/9 19/19 dBm -90/-90 dBm

MCS2/10 19/19 dBm -88/-88 dBm

2.4 GHz

802.11n
(HT20)

MCS3/11 19/19 dBm -84/-84 dBm

MCS4/12 18/18 dBm -81/-81 dBm

MCS5/13 17/17 dBm -77/-77 dBm

MCS6/14 16/16 dBm -75-75 dBm

MCS7/15 15/15 dBm -74/-74 dBm

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MR20 Tx / Rx Tables | 5 GHz

Operating Band Operating Mode Data Rate TX Power RX Sensitivity

6 Mb/s 19 dBm -93 dBm

9 Mb/s 19 dBm -92 dBm

12 Mb/s 19 dBm -90 dBm

5 GHz 802.11a

5 GHz

802.11n
(HT20)

18 Mb/s 19 dBm -89 dBm

24 Mb/s 19 dBm -85 dBm

36 Mb/s 18 dBm -82 dBm

48 Mb/s 17 dBm -77 dBm

54 Mb/s 18 dBm -76 dBm

MCS0/8 18/18 dBm -92/-92 dBm

MCS1/9 18/18 dBm -89/-89 dBm

MCS2/10 18/18 dBm -87/-87 dBm

MCS3/11 18/18 dBm -83/-83 dBm

MCS4/12 18/18 dBm -80/-80 dBm

MCS5/13 17/17 dBm -76/-76 dBm

MCS6/14 16/16 dBm -74/-74 dBm

MCS7/15 15/15 dBm -72/-72 dBm

MCS0/8 18/18 dBm -89/-89 dBm

MCS1/9 18/18 dBm -86/-86 dBm

MCS2/10 18/18 dBm -84/-84 dBm

5 GHz

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802.11n
(HT40)

MCS3/11 18/18 dBm -80/-80 dBm

MCS4/12 18/18 dBm -77/-77 dBm

MCS5/13 17/17 dBm -73/-73 dBm

MCS6/14 16/16 dBm -72/-72 dBm

MCS7/15 15/15 dBm -70/-70 dBm

Operating Band Operating Mode Data Rate TX Power RX Sensitivity

MCS0 18 dBm -92 dBm

MCS1 18 dBm -89 dBm

MCS2 18 dBm -88 dBm

MCS3 18 dBm -85 dBm

5 GHz

802.11ac
(VHT20)

MCS4 18 dBm -81 dBm

MCS5 17 dBm -78 dBm

MCS6 16 dBm -75 dBm

MCS7 15 dBm -74 dBm

MCS8 14 dBm -70 dBm

MCS0 18 dBm -89 dBm

MCS1 18 dBm -87 dBm

MCS2 18 dBm -85 dBm

MCS3 18 dBm -82 dBm

5 GHz

5 GHz

802.11ac
(VHT40)

802.11ac
(VHT80)

MCS4 18 dBm -78 dBm

MCS5 17 dBm -74 dBm

MCS6 16 dBm -73 dBm

MCS7 15 dBm -71 dBm

MCS8 14 dBm -67 dBm

MCS9 13 dBm -66 dBm

MCS0 18 dBm -86 dBm

MCS1 18 dBm -84 dBm

MCS2 18 dBm -82 dBm

MCS3 18 dBm -78 dBm

MCS4 18 dBm -76 dBm

MCS5 17 dBm -71 dBm

MCS6 16 dBm -70 dBm

MCS7 15 dBm -69 dBm

MCS8 13 dBm -64 dBm

MCS9 11 dBm -62 dBm

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Specifications

Radios

2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ac client access radio

5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2 client access radio

Operating bands

• 2.412-2.484 GHz

• 5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1)

• 5.250-5.350 GHZ (UNII-2)

• 5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e)

• 5.725-5.825 GHz (UNII-3)

802.11ac and 802.11n Capabilities

2x2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams

Maximal ratio combining (MRC)

Beamforming

20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n), 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac)

Up to 256-QAM on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands

Packet aggregation

Power

Power over Ethernet: 37-57 V (802.3af compatible)

Alternative 12 V DC input

Power consumption: 15 W max (802.3af)

Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately

Interfaces

1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)

1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive

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

EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM

TKIP and AES encryption

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration

Quality of Service

Advanced Power Save (U-APSD)

WMM Access Categories with DSCP and 802.1p support

Layer 7 application trac identification and shaping

Mobility

PMK, OKC, and 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming

Distributed or centralized Layer 3 roaming

Mounting

All standard mounting hardware included

Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount capable

Physical Security

Two security screw options included

Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay

Environment

Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Physical Dimensions

7.95” x 4.88” x 1.02” (202 mm x 124 mm x 25.8 mm), not including deskmount feet or
mount plate

Weight: 9.6 oz (272 g)

Antenna

Integrated omni-directional antennae (5.6 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 5.3 dBi gain at 5 GHz)

LED Indicators

2 Ethernet status for Ethernet port

1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status

Warranty

Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included

Ordering Information

MR20-HW: Meraki MR20 Cloud Managed 802.11ac AP

MA-PWR-30W-XX: Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)

MA-INJ-4-XX: Cisco Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)

Note: Meraki Enterprise license required

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Compliance and Standards

Safety Approvals

UL 60950-1

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1

IEC 60950-1

EN 60950-1

Radio Approvals

Canada: FCC Part 15C, 15E, RSS-247

Europe: EN 300 328, EN 301 893

Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 4268

Mexico: NOM-121

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 32

Exposure Approvals

Canada: FCC Part 2, RSS-102

Europe: EN 50385, EN 62311, EN 62479

Australia: AS/NZS 2772

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