Brand: Cisco Meraki · SKU: MR42E · MPN: MR42E · Category: Networking
The Cisco Meraki MR42E is a cloud-managed 3x3 MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 access point designed for general purpose deployments in offices, schools, shops, and hotels. It provides performance, security, and manageability, featuring a maximum aggregate dual-band frame rate of up to 1.9 Gbps with concurrent 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n 3x3:3 MIMO radios. It includes a third radio dedicated to 24x7 WIDS/WIPS and automated RF optimization, as well as an integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio for Beacon functionality and scanning. The MR42E supports a variety of smart, auto-detectable external antennas for focused or broader coverage. It is 100% cloud-managed via the Meraki Dashboard, offering self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment and integrated enterprise security features like granular access policy control.
| MIMO | 3x3 MU-MIMO |
|---|---|
| Radios | 4 (2.4 GHz Client, 5 GHz Client, WIDS/WIPS/Spectrum, Bluetooth Low Energy) |
| Powering | PoE 802.3at (802.3af supported with restricted functionality) |
| Management | Cloud-managed via Meraki Dashboard |
| Antenna Type | External antenna connectors (5 x RP-TNC) |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+ compatible) |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac Wave 2 |
| Aggregate Frame Rate | Up to 1.9 Gbps |
| Warranty | Support ends July 21, 2026 (End of Support date mentioned). |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Dimensions | Not Available |
The Cisco Meraki MR42E is a general purpose, cloud-managed 802.11ac Wave 2 access point featuring 3x3 MU-MIMO, a dedicated third radio for WIDS/WIPS, and an integrated BLE radio. It supports an aggregate data rate of up to 1.9 Gbps and utilizes external antennas for flexible coverage options. Note: This product has been discontinued and is generally replaced by the MR46E model.
Yes, this Cisco Meraki MR42E Cloud Managed 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point (MR42E) is 100% genuine Cisco Meraki hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco Meraki MR42E Cloud Managed 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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