Meraki MR57 Wireless access point Wi-Fi 6E 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz cloud-managed

Product Overview

The Cisco Meraki MR57-HW is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6E wireless access point designed for ultra-dense indoor and industrial environments. As the first Meraki cloud-managed AP to support tri-band wireless, including the new 6 GHz band, the MR57 opens up a new era of wireless networking with faster speeds, increased capacity, and minimal interference.

Equipped with a 4×4:4 radio design across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, the MR57 delivers a combined aggregate data rate of up to 7.78 Gbps. This includes support for 802.11ax capabilities like OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and BSS Coloring, all of which improve efficiency and reduce congestion in high-density deployments.

Ideal for future-ready enterprises, the MR57 is built to support mission-critical applications and high-throughput wireless devices, while also serving as a secure bridge to wired networks. Its robust architecture includes a dedicated third radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS scanning, as well as a BLE radio for IoT device visibility.

This access point simplifies deployment through Meraki’s intuitive dashboard, allowing administrators to manage wireless performance, enforce policies, and analyze network behavior from a single interface. Backed by Cisco’s security and reliability standards, the MR57-HW ensures seamless user experiences in demanding enterprise environments.

MR57-HW Benefits to Your Business

The MR57-HW helps businesses prepare for the future of wireless connectivity. With Wi-Fi 6E capabilities, your organization can support modern collaboration tools, cloud apps, and mobile devices without performance degradation. The availability of the 6 GHz band offers significantly more spectrum, ensuring sustained throughput and low latency.

Security is built into every layer of the MR57. It supports WPA3, Secure Boot, and integrated WIPS, giving IT teams peace of mind in zero-trust environments. Businesses can deploy adaptive policies based on user identity and role, further strengthening security posture without increasing complexity.

Efficiency and scalability are also top priorities. With Meraki cloud management, large-scale rollouts across branch offices or campuses are easy to coordinate. IT teams can push updates, troubleshoot remotely, and monitor real-time analytics from anywhere—reducing operational overhead and accelerating resolution times.

MR57-HW Key Features and Specifications

• Tri-Radio Support
  Operates on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands simultaneously, offering up to 7.78 Gbps in aggregate throughput.
  
• Wi-Fi 6E Technology
  Full 802.11ax support, including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and BSS Coloring, across all three bands.
  
• 4×4:4 MU-MIMO
  Maximizes throughput and performance in high-client-density areas.
  
• Integrated Security
  Layer 7 firewall, Secure Boot, WPA3, and WIPS/WIDS with dedicated scanning radio.
  
• Cloud-Managed Simplicity
  Centralized dashboard for configuration, troubleshooting, and performance analytics.
  
• IoT-Ready
  Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and 802.15.4 radios for asset tracking and IoT applications.
  

Hardware Specs

• 5.5 Gbps max client throughput
  
• Two 5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet ports
  
• 802.3bt Type 4 PoE required
  
• Mounting kits for ceiling and wall installations
  
• Dimensions: 10.3” x 6.3” x 1.9”
  
• Weight: 2.42 lbs
  

Integration with Other Meraki Products

The MR57-HW seamlessly integrates with the entire Meraki portfolio. When paired with Meraki MS switches, IT teams can monitor traffic patterns and enforce QoS policies with ease. Combine it with Meraki MX security appliances to create secure SD-WAN environments that support modern remote work and hybrid deployments.

The MR57 also benefits from Meraki Systems Manager, which allows device-based policy enforcement and visibility. Using Cisco Secure Connect and Meraki SASE frameworks, administrators can build secure, scalable, and highly available architectures centered on identity, traffic type, or device class.

Licensing

Like all Cisco Meraki hardware, the MR57-HW requires a valid Meraki license. This license unlocks cloud management, firmware updates, advanced analytics, and full access to technical support. Licenses are available in 1-, 3-, 5-, 7-, or 10-year terms and must be aligned with deployment and support lifecycle expectations.