Dual-band 802.11ax compatible access point
with separate radios dedicated to security,
RF management, and Bluetooth
Datasheet | MR45
High Performance 802.11ax compatible wireless
The Cisco Meraki MR45 is a cloud-managed 4x4:4 802.11ax
compatible access point that raises the bar for wireless performance
and eciency. Designed for next-generation deployments in oces,
schools, hospitals, shops, and hotels, the MR45 oers high
throughput, enterprise-grade security, and simple management.
The MR45 provides a maximum of 3.5 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 scanning and beaconing.
With the combination of cloud management, high performance
hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features,
the MR45 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.
Product Highlights
• 4 x 4 802.11ax with MU-MIMO and OFDMA
Multi-Gigabit 1G/2.5G Ethernet
• 3.5 Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate
• 24 x 7 real-time WIPS/WIDS and spectrum analytics via
dedicated third radio
MR45 and Meraki cloud management
Management of the MR45 is through the Meraki cloud, with an
intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment
without time-consuming training or costly certifications. Since the
MR45 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 sta.
24x7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud delivers real-time alerts if the
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 MR45’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.
• Full-time Wi-Fi location tracking via dedicated 3rd radio
• Integrated enterprise security and guest access
• Application-aware trac shaping
• Optimized for voice and video
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
• Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
• Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
• Sleek, low-profile design blends into oce environments
Features
Dual–radio aggregate frame rate of up to 3.5 Gbps*
A 5 GHz 4x4:4 radio and a 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radio oer a combined
dual–radio aggregate frame rate of 3.5 Gbps*, with up to 2,402 Mbps
in the 5 GHz band and 1,147 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies
like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity allow the
MR45 to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class
access points, resulting in better performance for more clients, from
each AP.
Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)
With support for features of 802.11ax, the MR45 oers MU-MIMO and
OFDMA for more ecient 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 the improves the end
user experience.
Multigigabit Ethernet
The MR45 has an integrated multigigabit uplink that ensures
maximum capacity for this high performance 802.11ax compatible
hardware configuration.
Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
An integrated fourth Bluetooth radio provides seamless deployment
of BLE Beacon functionality and eortless visibility of Bluetooth
devices. The MR45 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 MR45’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 MR45 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.
3rd radio delivers 24x7 wireless security and RF analytics
The MR45’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 trac or
AP throughput.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) &
Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the MR45 to oer
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 trac shaping
policies to client posture.
Application-aware trac shaping
The MR45 includes an integrated Layer 7 packet inspection,
classification, and control engine, enabling the configuration of QoS
policies based on trac type, helping to prioritize mission critical
applications while setting limits on recreational trac like peer-topeer and video streaming. Policies can be implemented per network,
per SSID, per user group, or per individual user for maximum
flexibility and control.
* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipsets, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE-compliant operation.
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Features (cont’d)
Voice and video optimization
Industry standard QoS features are built-in and easy to configure.
Wireless Multi Media (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP
standards support all ensure important applications get prioritized
correctly, not only on the MR45, 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.
When plugged in, the MR45 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
Wireless Health is a tool integrated within the Meraki Dashboard to
oer powerful heuristics for smarter troubleshooting of customer
networks. Drilling down into the details of network usage provides
highly granular trac 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.
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MR45 Tx / Rx Tables | 2.4 GHz
Operating BandOperating ModeData RateTX Power (conducted)RX Sensitivity
1 Mb/s26.0 dBm-99 dBm
2.4 GHz802.11b
2.4 GHz802.11g
2 Mb/s26.0 dBm-94 dBm
5.5 Mb/s26.0 dBm-94 dBm
11 Mb/s26.0 dBm-90 dBm
6 Mb/s26.0 dBm-94 dBm
9 Mb/s26.0 dBm-93 dBm
12 Mb/s24.0 dBm-90 dBm
18 Mb/s24.0 dBm-89 dBm
24 Mb/s23.0 dBm-86 dBm
36 Mb/s23.0 dBm-83 dBm
48 Mb/s22.0 dBm-78 dBm
54 Mb/s22.0 dBm-77 dBm
MCS026.0 dBm-95 dBm
MCS126.0 dBm-92 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-90 dBm
2.4 GHz
802.11n
(HT20)
MCS324.0 dBm-87 dBm
MCS424.0 dBm-84 dBm
MCS522.0 dBm-80 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-70 dBm
MCS721.0 dBm-77 dBm
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Operating BandOperating ModeData RateTX Power RX Sensitivity
MCS026.0 dBm-95 dBm
MCS126.0 dBm-92 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-90 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-87 dBm
2.4 GHz
802.11ac
(VHT20)
MCS424.0 dBm-84 dBm
MCS522.0 dBm-80 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-79 dBm
MCS721.0 dBm-77 dBm
MCS820.0 dBm-73 dBm
MCS026.0 dBm-95 dBm
MCS126.0 dBm-93 dBm
MCS226.0 dBm-91 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-88 dBm
2.4 GHz
802.11ax
(HE20)
MCS424.0 dBm-85 dBm
MCS524.0 dBm-81 dBm
MCS623.0 dBm-79 dBm
MCS722.0 dBm-77 dBm
MCS821.0 dBm-74 dBm
MCS920.0 dBm-72 dBm
MCS1019.0 dBm-68 dBm
MCS1119.0 dBm-66 dBm
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Operating BandOperating ModeData RateTX Power RX Sensitivity
MCS024.0 dBm-92 dBm
MCS124.0 dBm-89 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-87 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-84 dBm
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
802.11ac
(VHT40)
802.11ax
(HE40)
MCS424.0 dBm-81 dBm
MCS523.0 dBm-77 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-76 dBm
MCS723.0 dBm-74 dBm
MCS820.5 dBm-71 dBm
MCS920.0 dBm-69 dBm
MCS024.0 dBm-92 dBm
MCS124.0 dBm-91 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-88 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-85 dBm
MCS424.0 dBm-82 dBm
MCS523.0 dBm-78 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-79 dBm
MCS721.5 dBm-75 dBm
MCS820.5 dBm-71 dBm
MCS920.0 dBm-69 dBm
MCS1018.5 dBm-65 dBm
MCS1118.5 dBm-63 dBm
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MR45 Tx / Rx Tables | 5 GHz
Operating BandOperating ModeData RateTX Power RX Sensitivity
6 Mb/s26.0 dBm-93 dBm
9 Mb/s26.0 dBm-91 dBm
12 Mb/s24.0 dBm-89 dBm
5 GHz802.11a
5 GHz
802.11n
(HT20)
18 Mb/s24.0 dBm-87 dBm
24 Mb/s23.0 dBm-84 dBm
36 Mb/s23.0 dBm-81 dBm
48 Mb/s22.0 dBm-77 dBm
54 Mb/s22.0 dBm-75 dBm
MCS026.0 dBm-93 dBm
MCS126.0 dBm-90 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-88 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-85 dBm
MCS424.0 dBm-82 dBm
MCS523.0 dBm-78 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-77 dBm
MCS722.0 dBm-75 dBm
MCS024.0 dBm-90 dBm
MCS124.0 dBm-88 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-85 dBm
5 GHz
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802.11n
(HT40)
MCS324.0 dBm-82 dBm
MCS424.0 dBm-79 dBm
MCS523.0 dBm-75 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-74 dBm
MCS722.0 dBm-73 dBm
Operating BandOperating ModeData RateTX Power RX Sensitivity
MCS026.0 dBm-93 dBm
MCS126.0 dBm-90 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-88 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-85 dBm
5 GHz
802.11ac
(VHT20)
MCS424.0 dBm-82 dBm
MCS523.0 dBm-78 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-77 dBm
MCS722.0 dBm-75 dBm
MCS821.0 dBm-71 dBm
MCS024.0 dBm-90 dBm
MCS124.0 dBm-88 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-85 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-82 dBm
5 GHz
5 GHz
802.11ac
(VHT40)
802.11ac
(VHT80)
MCS424.0 dBm-79 dBm
MCS523.0 dBm-75 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-74 dBm
MCS722.0 dBm-73 dBm
MCS820.5 dBm-69 dBm
MCS920.0 dBm-67 dBm
MCS024.0 dBm-87 dBm
MCS124.0 dBm-85 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-82 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-79 dBm
MCS424.0 dBm-77 dBm
MCS522.0 dBm-72 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-71 dBm
MCS720.0 dBm-69 dBm
MCS819.0 dBm-65 dBm
MCS919.0 dBm-64 dBm
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Operating BandOperating ModeData RateTX Power RX Sensitivity
MCS026.0 dBm-93 dBm
MCS126.0 dBm-91 dBm
MS224.0 dBm-89 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-86 dBm
MCS424.0 dBm-83 dBm
5 GHz
5 GHz
802.11ax
(HE20)
802.11ax
(HE40)
MCS523.0 dBm-79 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-77 dBm
MCS722.0 dBm-75 dBm
MCS821.0 dBm-72 dBm
MCS921.0 dBm-70 dBm
MCS1019.0 dBm-67 dBm
MCS1119.0 dBm-67 dBm
MCS024.0 dBm-90 dBm
MCS124.0 dBm-89 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-86 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-83 dBm
MCS424.0 dBm-81 dBm
MCS523.0 dBm-76 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-75 dBm
MCS721.5 dBm-73 dBm
MCS820.5 dBm-69 dBm
MCS920.0 dBm-68 dBm
MCS1018.5 dBm-64 dBm
MCS1118.5 dBm-61 dBm
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Operating BandOperating ModeData RateTX Power RX Sensitivity
MCS024.0 dBm-87 dBm
MCS124.0 dBm-85 dBm
MCS224.0 dBm-83 dBm
MCS324.0 dBm-80 dBm
MCS424.0 dBm-77 dBm
5 GHz
802.11ax
(HE80)
MCS522.0 dBm-73 dBm
MCS622.0 dBm-73 dBm
MCS720.0 dBm-70 dBm
MCS819.0 dBm-67 dBm
MCS919.0 dBm-65 dBm
MCS1017.0 dBm-61 dBm
MCS1117.0 dBm-59 dBm
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MR45
Radiation Pattern for 2.4 GHz Antennas
Theta = 0
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XZ-cut
MR45
Radiation Pattern for 5 GHz Antennas
Theta = 0
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-10
-20
90270
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Theta = 0
10
0
-10
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YZ-cut
Theta = 0
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-10
-20
Phi = 0
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90270
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Z
90270
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-10
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XY-cut
(Theta = 90˚)
Phi = 0
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27090
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180
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180
XY-cut
(Theta = 90˚)
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, and location analytics radio
2.4 GHz Bluetoth Low Energy (BLE) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support
Concurrent operation of all four radios
Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
• 2.400-2.484 GHz
• 5.170-5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
• 5.250-5.330 GHz (UNII-2)
• 5.490-5.730 GHz (UNII-2e)
• 5.735-5.835 GHz (UNII-3)
Antenna
Internal omni antennas (5.4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 6 dBi gain at 5 GHz)
802.11ax Compatible, 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities
DL-OFDMA, TWT support
4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams
SU-MIMO and DL MU-MIMO support
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) and beamforming
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n); 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2)
Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz bands
Packet aggregation
Power
Power over Ethernet: 42.5-57 V (802.3at compliant)
Alternative: 12 V DC input
Power consumption: 18 W max
Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
Interfaces
1x 1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet
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 mounting cradle for accurate horizontal wall mounting
Physical Dimensions
12.05” x 5.06” x 1.74” (30.6 cm x 12.84 cm x 4.426 cm), not including deskmount feet or
mount plate
Weight: 28.22 oz (800 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
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 trac identification and shaping
Mobility
PMK, OKC, and 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming
Distributed or centralized Layer 3 roaming
Analytics
Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking
Global L7 trac analytics reporting per network, per device, and per application
LED Indicators
1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
Regulatory
RoHS
For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki Sales
Warranty
Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
Physical Security
Two security screw options included
13.5 mm long, 2.5 mm diameter, 5 mm head
Kensington lock hard point
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%
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Ordering Information
MR45-HW: Meraki MR45 Cloud Managed 802.11ax Compatible AP
MA-PWR-30W-XX: Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series (XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
MA-INJ-4-XX: Meraki Gigabit 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector
(XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
MA-INJ-5-XX: Meraki Multigigabit 802.3at Power over Ethernet Injector
(XX = US/EU/UK/AU)
Note: Meraki access point license required
Compliance and Standards
IEEE Standards
802.11a
802.11ac
802.11ax Compatible
802.11b
802.11e
802.11g
802.11h
802.11i
802.11k
802.11n
802.11r
802.11u and Hotspot 2.0
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
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