Cisco MR53 data sheet

MR53

Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with separate radios

dedicated to security, RF management, and Bluetooth

Datasheet | MR53

High performance 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless

The Cisco Meraki MR53 is a cloud-managed 4x4:4 802.11ac Wave 2
access point with 160 MHz channels and MU-MIMO support.
Designed for next-generation deployments in oces, schools,
hospitals, shops, and hotels, the MR53 oers high performance,
enterprise-grade security, and simple management.

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.

With the combination of cloud management, high perfomance
hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the
MR53 makes an oustanding platform for the most demanding of uses

- including high-density deployments and bandwidh or performance­intensive applications like voice and high-definition video.

Product Highlights

MR53 and Meraki cloud management: A powerful combo

Management of the MR53 is through the Meraki cloud, with an
intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment
without time-consuming training or costly certifications. Since the
MR53 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
imediate troubleshooting over the web so that distributed networks
can be managed with a minimum of hassle.

The MR53’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.

• 4x4 160 MHz MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2

• 2.5 Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate

• 24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics via
dedicated third radio

• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and
scanning radio

• Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity

• Full-time WiFi location tracking via dedicated 3rd radio

• Integrated enterprise security and guest access

• Application-aware trac shaping

• Optimized for voice and video

• Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment

• Sleek, low-profile design blends into oce environments

Features

Dual–radio aggregate frame rate of up to 2.5 Gbps*

A 5 GHz 4x4:4 radio supporting 160 MHz channel widths and a

2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radio supporting 40 MHz channel widths oer 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.

Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)

With support for the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, the MR53 oers
MU-MIMO for more ecient 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.

Multi-gigabit ethernet

The MR53 has an integrated multigigabit uplink that ensures
maximum capacity for this high performance 802.11ac Wave 2
hardware configuration.

Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio

An integrated fourth radio for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provides
seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and eortless
visibility of BLE devices. The MR53 enables the next generation of
location-aware applications while futureproofing your deployment,
ensuring it’s ready for any new customer engagement strategies.

Automatic cloud-based RF optimization

The MR53’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 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. PCI compliance reports check
network settings against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail
deployments.

Third radio delivers 24x7 wireless security and RF analytics

The MR53’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 trac or AP throughput.

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

Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the MR53 to oer
automatic, context-aware security. You can use Systems Manager’s
self-service enrollment to rapidly deploy MDM without installing
additional equipment, and then dynamically tie firewall and trac

shaping policies to client posture.

Application-aware trac shaping

The MR53 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 like peer-to-peer and video
streaming. Policies can be implemented per network, per SSID, per
usergroup, or per individual user for maximum flexibility and control.

Voice and video optmizations

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 priorotized
correctly, not only on the MR53, but on other devices in your
network. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD)
ensures minimal battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.

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

When plugged in, the MR53 automatically connects to the Meraki
cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate
network. If new firmware is required, this is retireved 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

Drill down into the details of your network usage with highly
granular trac analytics. Extend your visibility into the physical
world with journey tracking through location analytics. View vistor
numbers, dwell time, repeat visit rates, and track trends. Fully
customize your analysis with raw data available via simple APIs.

* 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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Specifications

Radios

2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n client access radio

5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac 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):

2.412-2.484 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)

Antenna

Integrated omni-directional antennas (5.5 dBi gain @ 2.4 GHz, 6.2 dBi gain @ 5 GHz)

Individual antenna elements for each radio

802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities

4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams

SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO support

Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming

20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n); 20, 40, 80, and 160 MHz channels (802.11ac)

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

Packet aggregation

Power

Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.3at required; functionality-restricted 802.3af mode
supported)

Alternative 12 V DC input

Power consumption: 21W max (802.3at)

Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately

Interfaces

1x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet & 1x 10/100/1000 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 ½” flush or recessed rails), assorted cable junction boxes

Bubble level on mounting cradle for accurate horizontal wall mounting

Physical Security

Two security screw options (included)

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% non-condensing

Physical Dimensions

10.56” x 6.38” x 1.58” (268.2 mm x 162.0 mm x 38.8 mm), not including deskmount feet or

mount plate

Weight: 29.6 oz (840g)

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 trac 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 trac analytics reporting per network, per device, & per application

Warranty

Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included

Ordering Information

MR53-HW: Meraki MR53 Cloud Managed 802.11ac AP

MA-PWR-30W-XX: Meraki AC Adapter for MR Series (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.

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