Meraki MG52 Cellular Gateway with support for 5G Standalone.

Product Overview

The Meraki MG52-HW is a high-performance cellular gateway designed to deliver fast, reliable, and secure connectivity to enterprise networks. It supports advanced 5G technologies, including 5G standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes, providing an ideal solution for businesses seeking primary or backup WAN connectivity. Built to simplify branch networking, the MG52-HW allows organizations to connect remote locations without dependence on wired circuits.

This indoor gateway features integrated high-gain internal antennas and provides enterprise-class throughput and reliability. Designed for deployment in branch offices, retail environments, or distributed sites, the MG52-HW transforms cellular signals into reliable Ethernet connectivity for SD-WAN appliances, routers, or other LAN devices. Its plug-and-play deployment model reduces setup time and minimizes the need for specialized resources.

The MG52-HW operates within the Meraki Dashboard, offering centralized management, visibility, and diagnostics across the entire network infrastructure. IT teams can monitor signal strength, throughput, data usage, and device status in real time, streamlining operations and ensuring dependable performance across critical locations.

MG52-HW Benefits to Your Business

Businesses looking to expand into areas without reliable wired internet can count on the MG52-HW for secure, high-speed LTE and 5G connectivity. It enables agile site deployment, allowing IT teams to bring branches online faster, even in remote or rural locations. For enterprises relying on SD-WAN, the MG52-HW delivers a dependable uplink path, ensuring business continuity in the event of primary WAN failure.

The gateway also supports Zero Touch Provisioning, reducing the operational load on IT teams during rollouts. By configuring settings centrally in the Meraki Dashboard, teams can deploy cellular connections at scale without on-site intervention. This speeds up time-to-service and improves cost-efficiency for large or multi-site businesses.

Security is embedded at every level. The MG52-HW supports built-in firewall settings, VPN passthrough, and carrier-grade encryption. Organizations in regulated industries benefit from Meraki’s compliance-driven approach and dashboard-level logging, making it easier to meet internal and external audit requirements.

MG52-HW Key Features and Specifications

• 5G Support
  
  • 5G NR (SA and NSA) with support for global carrier bands
    
  • Backward compatibility with LTE Cat 20 for flexible network selection
    
• Performance
  
  • Downlink speeds up to 4 Gbps (theoretical)
    
  • Uplink speeds up to 660 Mbps
    
  • 1x 2.5G Ethernet port for high-speed LAN connectivity
    
• Design
  
  • Indoor model with integrated high-gain antennas
    
  • Compact, enterprise-friendly design
    
  • Weight: 0.73 kg
    
  • Dimensions: 160 mm x 130 mm x 35 mm
    
• Operational Resilience
  
  • Dual nano SIM slots for multi-carrier failover
    
  • Supports external power adapter (included)
    
  • Power input: 12VDC, 3A
    
• Management and Visibility
  
  • Fully cloud-managed via Meraki Dashboard
    
  • Integrated diagnostics, remote tools, and firmware updates
    
  • Real-time cellular metrics including signal quality, carrier info, and usage
    
• Compliance and Security
  
  • Native support for IPv6
    
  • Secure access to the dashboard over HTTPS
    
  • Role-based access control and 2FA dashboard login
    

Integration with Other Meraki Products

The MG52-HW is designed to work seamlessly with the broader Meraki ecosystem. It can serve as a primary or backup WAN uplink for MX security appliances and Meraki SD-WAN deployments. Integrated visibility in the Meraki Dashboard allows cross-product correlation between WAN performance, security events, and LAN telemetry.

Businesses deploying Meraki switches, access points, and security devices benefit from unified configuration templates, centralized firmware management, and shared alerting. Whether supporting a remote branch or enhancing resiliency at headquarters, the MG52-HW ensures that cellular uplinks function as a first-class component of the Meraki stack.

Licensing

Like all Meraki devices, the MG52-HW requires an active Meraki license. Licensing includes cloud dashboard access, firmware upgrades, tech support, and advanced diagnostics. Licenses are available in one-, three-, five-, seven-, and ten-year terms. Choose a term that aligns with your organization’s deployment horizon and support needs.