The Cisco Meraki MR46-HW is a high-performance 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 access point designed for indoor environments. It features four radios: a 2.4 GHz and a 5 GHz client access radio, a dual-band WIDS/WIPS radio for security and RF management, and a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio with beacon and scanning support. The MR46 offers a maximum aggregate frame rate of 2.98 Gbps, with up to 2,402 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. It supports 4×4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA for efficient transmission to multiple clients, making it suitable for high-density deployments. The access point is managed via the Cisco Meraki cloud, providing centralized management, automatic firmware updates, and real-time monitoring. It includes advanced security features like integrated layer 7 firewall, WIDS/WIPS, and guest access management. The MR46 also supports multigigabit Ethernet with a 2.5 Gbps port and requires 802.3at PoE or a 12 V DC input.
