Cisco Meraki MR18 - User Manual

Key Selling Points
Enhanced security and performance
• Dedicatedsecurityradio
• Builttohandlehighuserdensity
• FulltimeWIDS/WIPSforunmatchedsecurity
• SelfoptimizingRFadaptstoanyenvironment
High performance hardware
• 2clientservingradios:(1)2.4GHzand(1)5GHz
• Dedicatedsecurityradio:(1)dual-band2.4GHzand5GHz
• Serveclientswhiledetecting,suppressingrogueAPs(via
AirMarshal)andconstantlyoptimizingRFsettings(viaAutoRF)
Positioning
PositionMR18asageneraluseAPandMR26asanAPforhigh
densitydeployments.BothAPsarehigh-performanceenterprise
productswithadvancedsecurityandRFanalyticsenabledbya
dedicatedsecurityradio.
Basic Information
MR18 SPECS
• Dualconcurrent2x2
• Dedicatedsecurityradio
• 802.11a/b/g/n
• 600Mbps
• Securityradioavailableatnoadditionalcostoverprevious
generationaccesspoints
• OrderableandshippinglateFebruaryinmostcountriesworldwide
throughCiscoauthorizedresellers
MR16 and MR24 end of sale
• MR16andMR24lastsaleon8/27/2014orwhilesupplieslast
• Endofsaleproductsarefullysupported,andincludelifetime
warranty.Seemeraki.cisco.com/support/#policies:eolfordetails
• Endofsaleproductswillcontinuetoreceivenewfeatures,updates,
andenhancementsviaseamlesscloudupgrade
MR26 SPECS
• Dualconcurrent3x3
• Dedicatedsecurityradio
• 802.11a/b/g/n
• 900Mbps
Quick Guide: Next generation
Cloud Managed Access Points
Introducing MR18 and MR26,therst802.11naccesspointswithdedicatedsecurity
hardware.ServeclienttracwhilesimultaneouslyoptimizingtheRFsettingsand
mitigatingsecuritythreats.
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Cisco Meraki MR18 Specifications

General

Wireless Standards	802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
MIMO	2x2
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	802.3af
Max Data Rate	600 Mbps
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Ethernet Ports	1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Antenna	Internal
Antenna Gain	2.4 GHz: 3 dBi, 5 GHz: 5 dBi
Power Method	PoE or 12V DC power adapter
Mounting	Wall, ceiling
Security	WPA2-Enterprise

Summary

Key Selling Points

Enhanced Security and Performance

Features include dedicated security radio, high user density support, full-time WIDS/WIPS, and self-optimizing RF.

High Performance Hardware

Details dual-band client radios and a dedicated security radio for advanced threat detection and RF optimization.

Product Positioning

Guidance on using MR18 as general AP and MR26 for high-density deployments with advanced security.

Basic Information

MR18 and MR26 Specifications

Presents technical specifications for MR18 (2x2) and MR26 (3x3) access points, including speeds and radio types.

MR16 and MR24 End of Sale

Provides information on the end-of-sale status for MR16 and MR24 models, including support details.

Integration with Cisco Platforms

Compatible Cisco Platforms

Lists Cisco platforms like ISE, Prime, and APIC that are now compatible with Cisco Meraki products.

Importance of Cisco Platform Compatibility

Explains the benefits of compatibility for sales teams and customer experience, simplifying messaging.

Prime Compatibility Overview

Details Prime compatibility, offering administrators visibility across enterprise and cloud-managed networks.

ISE and APIC Compatibility

Covers ISE compatibility for unified access policy and APIC for programmatic management of networks.