Cisco MR74 data sheet

Datasheet | MR74

MR74

Dual-band 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with separate

radios dedicated to security, RF Management, and Bluetooth

General purpose industrial / outdoor 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless

The Cisco Meraki MR74 is a four-radio, cloud-managed 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2
access point. Designed for general purpose, next-generation deployments in harsh

outdoor locations and industrial indoor conditions, the MR74 oers performance,

enterprise-grade security, and intuitive management.

The MR74 delivers a maximum 1.3 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. A fourth radio delivers seamless Bluetooth Low Energy
(BLE) scanning and Beaconing.

Product Highlights

The combination of cloud management, 802.11ac, full-time RF environment
scanning, and an integrated Bluetooth Low Energy radio delivers the high

throughput, reliability, and exibility required by the most demanding business
applications like voice and high-denition streaming video, even in the most harsh

outdoor environments.

MR74 and Meraki Cloud Management: A Powerful Combination

The MR74 is managed through the Meraki cloud, an intuitive browser-based
interface that enables rapid deployment across multiple sites without the need for

time-consuming training or costly certications. Since the MR74 is self-conguring

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 diagnostics tools enable immediate troubleshooting
so that distributed networks can be managed with a minimum of hassle.

The MR74’s rmware is always kept up to date from the cloud. New features, bug
xes, and enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web, meaning no

manual software updates to download or missing security patches to worry about.

• Ideal for outdoor and industrial indoor environments

• 2x2:2 802.11ac, 1.3 Gbps aggregate dual-band data rate

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

• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beaconing and
scanning radio

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

• Forms point-to-point links with optional sector antennas

• Self-healing, zero-conguration mesh

• Integrated enterprise security and guest access

• Application-aware trac shaping

• Self-conguring, plug-and-play deployment

Recommended Use Cases

Outdoor coverage for corporate

campuses, educational institutions, metro
Wi-Fi, and parks

• Weather-resistant Wi-Fi delivery in open
spaces

• Monetizeable hotspots with built-in
splash pages

Indoor coverage for industrial areas (e.g.,
warehouses, manufacturing facilities)

• Reliable coverage for scanner guns,
security cameras, and POS devices

• High speed-access for iPads, tablets
and laptops

Features

Dual-radio aggregate data rate of up to 1.3 Gbps*

An 867 Gbps 5 GHz 2x2:2 802.11ac radio and a 400 Mbps 2.4

GHz radio oer a combined aggregate dual-band throughput of

1.3 Gbps. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced
receive sensitivity allow the MR74 to support a higher client density
than typical enterprise-class outdoor access points, resulting in

fewer required APs for a given deployment. Band steering further

enhances overall throughput, moving 5 GHz-capable clients to the
5 GHz radio and maximizing capacity in the 2.4 GHz range for older

802.11b/g clients.

Rugged industrial design

The MR74 is designed and tested for salt spray, vibration, extreme
thermal conditions, shock and dust and is IP67-rated, making it ideal
for extreme environments. Despite its rugged design, MR74 has a

low prole and is easy to deploy.

Zero-touch point-to-point links

• Build a long-distance bridge between
two networks

• Two MR74s can establish a long range
link using high-gain antennas

Integrated enterprise security and guest access

The MR74 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 congure. One-click guest isolation provides secure,

Internet-only access for visitors.

Application-aware trac shaping

The MR74 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection,

classication, 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. Importantly, controls can be implemented per
network, per SSID, per user group, or per individual user.

Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)

The MR74 oers MU-MIMO (an 802.11ac Wave 2 standard) for
ecient transmission to multiple clients. Especially suited for
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.

Bluetooth Low Energy Beaconing and scanning

An integrated fourth radio for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provides

seamless deployment of BLE Beaconing functionality and eortless

visibility of BLE client devices within range of the network. The
MR74 enables the next generation of location-aware applications

while future-proong your deployment for new user engagement

strategies.

24x7 wireless security and RF analytics

The MR74’s dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio
continually assesses the environment, characterizing RF
interference and automatically 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 three occur in real-time, without any

impact to client trac or AP throughput.

Advanced Analytics

Drill down into the details of your network usage with highly

granular trac analytics. Extend your visibility into the physical

world: View visitor numbers, dwell times, repeat visit rates, and
compare trends. Fully customize your analysis with simple APIs.

High performance mesh

The MR74’s advanced mesh technologies, like multi-channel
routing protocols and multiple gateway support, make it possible
to cover hard-to-wire areas and improve network resilience. In the
event of a switch or cable failure, the MR74 will automatically revert
to mesh mode.

Self-conguring, self-optimizing, self-healing

When plugged in, the MR74 automatically connects to the Meraki

cloud, downloads its conguration, and joins the appropriate
network. If new rmware is required, it is retreived by the AP and

updated automatically. This ensures the network is maintained with

bug xes, security updates, and new features managed for you.

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

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