Product Overview

The Cisco Meraki MR36-HW is a cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 wireless access point designed for modern enterprise, education, healthcare, hospitality, retail and office environments.

It combines simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11ax wireless connectivity with advanced wireless security, spectrum analysis, Bluetooth Low Energy, location-aware capabilities and centralized Meraki cloud management.

The MR36 delivers a combined aggregate frame rate of up to 1.5 Gbps, with up to 1,201 Mbps on the 5 GHz radio and 286 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz radio.

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Wi-Fi 6 Performance

The MR36 uses IEEE 802.11ax technology to improve wireless efficiency, capacity and performance in environments with many connected devices. Its 2x2:2 radios support modern Wi-Fi features designed to improve spectrum utilization and client performance.

• IEEE 802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6
• 2x2:2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz
• 2x2:2 MIMO on 5 GHz
• OFDMA support
• MU-MIMO support
• Beamforming
• BSS Coloring
• Target Wake Time
• Up to 1024-QAM

Dual-Band Wireless Connectivity

The MR36 provides concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless connectivity. The 5 GHz radio supports 802.11a/n/ac/ax, while the 2.4 GHz radio supports 802.11b/g/n/ax.

• 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax
• 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax
• 20 / 40 / 80 MHz channel support
• Concurrent dual-band operation

Advanced Wireless Security

The MR36 provides enterprise-grade wireless security and monitoring capabilities. Integrated security features help administrators identify wireless threats, protect clients and maintain visibility across the wireless environment.

• Integrated Layer 7 firewall
• Real-time Wireless Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• WIDS / WIPS capabilities
• Rogue access point detection and containment
• WPA2-Enterprise
• WPA3-Personal
• WPA3-Enterprise
• WPA3 Enhanced Open / OWE
• 802.1X authentication
• EAP-TLS and EAP-TTLS
• AES encryption

Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity

A 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ethernet interface provides the wired network connection for the access point. The MR36 can also receive power through compatible Power over Ethernet infrastructure.

• 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ethernet port
• Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• 802.3af Power over Ethernet
• 37–57V PoE input range
• 12V DC alternative power input

Bluetooth Low Energy

The integrated Bluetooth Low Energy radio supports Bluetooth beaconing and scanning, providing additional capabilities for location-aware applications, asset tracking and IoT deployments.

• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy radio
• BLE beacon support
• BLE scanning
• Location-aware applications
• IoT deployment support

Cisco Meraki Cloud Management

The MR36 is managed through the Cisco Meraki cloud platform, allowing administrators to configure, monitor and troubleshoot wireless networks through a centralized management interface.

• Centralized Meraki Dashboard management
• Cloud-based configuration
• Remote monitoring
• Wireless analytics
• RF monitoring and optimization
• Remote troubleshooting
• Firmware management
• Network visibility and reporting

Physical Installation

The MR36 is designed for flexible indoor deployment and can be installed on ceilings, walls or desktops. Its compact design makes it suitable for distributed wireless deployments across offices and commercial spaces.

• Ceiling mounting
• Wall mounting
• Desktop deployment
• Standard mounting hardware
• Security screw options
• Kensington lock hard point

Deployment Applications

• Enterprise offices
• Schools and educational institutions
• Healthcare facilities
• Retail stores
• Hotels and hospitality environments
• Branch offices
• Commercial buildings
• High-density wireless environments
• IoT deployments
• Location-aware wireless applications

Key Benefits

Why Choose Cisco Meraki MR36-HW?

The Cisco Meraki MR36-HW combines Wi-Fi 6 wireless efficiency, dual-band 2x2:2 MIMO, enterprise wireless security, Bluetooth Low Energy and centralized cloud management in a compact indoor access point.

With Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and 802.3af PoE support, the MR36 provides a practical wireless networking solution for enterprise, education, healthcare, retail, hospitality and branch-office deployments.