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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