Cisco MR84 data sheet

Datasheet | MR84

MR84

Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with separate radios
dedicated to security, RF management, and Bluetooth

High performance 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless

The Cisco Meraki MR84 is a four-radio, cloud-managed 4x4 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave
2 access point. Designed for high-performance next-generation deployments — in

high-density environments with tough RF — the MR84 oers performance, enterprise-

grade security, and simple cloud-based management. A unique industrial design

enables exible installation in harsh outdoor conditions or indoor spaces.

The MR84 provides a maximum 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.

The combination of cloud management, powerful hardware, multiple radios, and
advanced software features make the MR84 an outstanding platform for the toughest
use cases — including high-density deployments and support for latency-sensitive

applications like voice and high-denition video.

MR84 and Meraki cloud management: A powerful combination

Management of the MR84 is handled through the Meraki dashboard, 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 MR84 is self­con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.

IP67- rated for harsh deployments

24x7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud delivers real-time alerts if the network
encounters problems. Remote diagnostic tools enable immediate troubleshooting so
that distributed networks can be managed with a minimum of hassle.

The MR84’s rmware is automatically kept up to date via the cloud. New features,
bug xes, and enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web. This means no

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

Product Highlights

• 4x4:4 160 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 3rd radio

• Integrated BLE Beacon and scanning radio

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

• Application-aware trac shaping

• Optimized for voice and video

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

• Flexible omni- and directional antenna options

• Sleek, low-prole design blends into indoor and outdoor
environments

• Integrated enterprise security and guest access

* 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.

Recommended Use Cases

Outdoor coverage for high client-density
corporate campuses, educational
institutions, metro Wi-Fi, and parks

• High-speed access to a large number of
concurrent clients

• Wi-Fi delivery to locations lacking cable
drops via point-to-multipoint mesh

Indoor coverage for industrial and high­density open spaces (e.g., warehouses,
auditoriums, event centers)

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

• High speed-access for high-density
iPads, tablets and laptops

Features

Dual-radio aggregate data 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 and 800 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band.
Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive
sensitivity allow the MR84 to support a higher client density than
typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in fewer APs for a
given deployment.

Rugged industrial design

The MR84 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 ruggedized design, the MR84

has a low-prole and is as easy to deploy indoors as out.

Zero-touch point-to-point links

• Build a long-distance bridge between
two networks

• Extend hotspot networks via mesh while
simultaneously serving clients

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

24x7 wireless security and RF analytics

The MR84’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.

Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)

The MR84 oers MU-MIMO (an 802.11ac Wave 2 standard) for
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.

Multigigabit and Link Aggregation uplink options

The MR84’s integrated multigigabit uplink ensures maximum
capacity for this high performance 802.11ac Wave 2 hardware

conguration. The MR84’s two Ethernet uplinks can be congured

for link aggregation if switch infrastructure does not yet support
multigigabit. The second Ethernet port can be used to connect
wired client devices, like a security camera, when not used for link
aggregation.

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 MR84 enables the next generation of

location-aware applications while futureproong your deployment,

making it ready for any new user engagement strategies.

Integrated enterprise security and guest access

The MR84 features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies
that provide secure connectivity for employees and guests
alike. Advanced security features, such as AES hardware-based

Application-aware trac shaping

The MR84 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.

Voice and video optimizations

Industry standard QoS features are easy to congure and come

built in. Wireless Multi Media (WMM) access categories, 802.1p,
and DSCP industry standards all ensure important applications get
priorotized correctly, not only on the MR84, but on other steps in the

trac ow. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD)

ensures minimal battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.

Always up-to-date self-conguration and maintenance

When plugged in, the MR84 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.

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.

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