Meraki MR36H Wireless access point

The Cisco Meraki MR36H is a cloud-managed 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) wall-mounted wireless access point designed for environments like hospitality, offices, and dormitories. Featuring dual-band capabilities, the MR36H delivers up to 1.5 Gbps combined data rate, with 2×2 MU-MIMO for handling high-density client environments. Designed for businesses looking to streamline their network management, it provides secure, scalable, and efficient wireless connectivity with zero-touch provisioning and centralized management via the Meraki cloud dashboard.

This compact device is ideal for small to medium businesses needing high-performance wireless solutions with real-time monitoring and enhanced security. It offers advanced features like full-time RF analytics, Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIPS), and integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for location-based services, making it well-suited for deployments requiring consistent and secure performance.

Benefits to Your Business

The MR36H offers businesses a cost-effective solution with easy cloud-managed deployment and centralized monitoring. Ideal for industries such as hospitality, education, and retail, the MR36H ensures seamless network performance while reducing operational complexity. Its compact wall-plate design makes it ideal for hotel rooms, dormitories, or small office spaces, where aesthetics and space-saving installations are important.

With its advanced Layer 7 traffic shaping and Application Quality of Service (QoS), businesses can prioritize mission-critical applications, ensuring smooth performance for tasks like VoIP and video streaming. Additionally, the built-in enterprise-grade security features, including WIPS and VPN tunneling, protect sensitive data while offering guest network access with granular control.

Key Features and Specifications

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): Dual-band support for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies, offering up to 1.5 Gbps aggregate throughput.
• MU-MIMO Technology: 2×2 MU-MIMO, supporting multiple simultaneous client connections, improving performance in crowded environments.
• Dedicated Security Radio: Provides full-time RF spectrum monitoring and WIPS functionality.
• Integrated BLE Radio: Bluetooth Low Energy for location-based services and proximity applications.
• Plug-and-Play Deployment: Configures automatically when connected to the Meraki cloud, simplifying installation.
• PoE+ Support: Supports Power over Ethernet (802.3at) for easy installation without the need for additional power cabling.
• Traffic Shaping and QoS: Prioritizes critical applications to ensure smooth performance for business tasks like VoIP and video conferencing.

Integration with Other Meraki Products

The MR36H integrates seamlessly with other Cisco Meraki products such as MS switches, MX security appliances, and MV smart cameras. The Meraki Dashboard provides a centralized interface for managing all these devices, enabling consistent policy enforcement and visibility across your network. This integration enhances network security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting across the board. The MR36H also supports Meraki Systems Manager for device management, adding another layer of operational control.

By leveraging Meraki’s cloud management architecture, businesses can ensure real-time firmware updates and proactive security patching, ensuring the network remains secure and up-to-date without requiring manual intervention.

Licensing

To access the full functionality of the Meraki MR36H, businesses require a Cisco Meraki license, which provides access to the cloud management platform, technical support, and ongoing firmware updates. Licenses are available in terms ranging from 1 to 10 years, allowing businesses to choose the level of service that best fits their needs.