The Cisco MR42-HW Meraki MR42 Series is a high-performing 802.11ac MU-MIMO access point with exceptional wireless connectivity and management capabilities. With its sleek design and advanced features, this device provides reliable Wi-Fi coverage for small to medium-sized businesses.
This wireless access point supports up to 1.9 Mbps aggregated data rate using both the 5ghz and 2.4ghz radios with peak antenna gain and dual-radio functionality for increased efficiency. This allows seamless streaming, fast downloads, and smooth usage on multiple devices simultaneously.
Cisco Meraki MR42-HW: Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with separate radios dedicated to security, RF management, and Bluetooth. The end of Meraki Support Date is Jul 21, 2026.
- Interface Ports : 1x 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
- Radios : 4x Total (Quad) 1x 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n client access radio, 1x 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac client access radio, 1x 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz dual-band WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, & location analytics radio, 1x 2.4 GHz Bluetooth radio with BLE and Beacon support
- Management Ports : Cloud Managed
- 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities : 3 x 3 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with three spatial streams, SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO support
- Antenna Options : Integrated omni-directional antennas (5 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 5.5 dBi gain at 5 GHz) - Individual antenna elements for each radio
- Power Options : Power over Ethernet 37-57V (802.3at required with functionality-restricted 802.3af mode supported) MA-INJ-4-US Injector sold separately | 1x DC Power Connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive) Adapter sold separately
- Frequency : 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz - 1x 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Radio, 1x 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac Radio
- Data Link Protocol : 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (VHT20), 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (HT20), 802.11ac (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT80)
- Unclaimed : Yes - Licence is sold separately by Meraki
- Maximum Data Rate : 1.9 Gbps aggregate dual-band frame rate
- Regulatory domain : FCC
- Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) : With support for the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, the MR42 offers MU-MIMO for efficient transmission to multiple clients
- Mounts : All standard mounting hardware included
- Model Number : MR42-HW
- Part Number : MR42-HW, MR42-HW=, MR42-HW-WS
- Condition : New
- One (1) NEW Cisco Meraki MR42-HW Quad-Radio 3x3:3 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 Unclaimed WAP as described above