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MR46E-HW
Cisco Meraki MR46E Cloud Managed Access Point, Wi-Fi 6, 4x4:...
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MR46E-HW is a Cisco Meraki MR46E cloud-managed indoor Wi-Fi 6 access point with external antenna support. The hardware sits in the Meraki MR Series and uses a dual-band IEEE 802.11ax radio design for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz client access. Six RP-TNC antenna connectors support the MA-ANT-3-A6, B6, C6, D6, E6, and F6 indoor antenna family, separating this external-antenna model from the MR46 internal-antenna access point. Meraki cloud management handles configuration, monitoring, RF optimization, firmware updates, analytics, and policy operations through the Meraki Dashboard. A dedicated dual-band scanning radio provides WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and location analytics, while a separate Bluetooth Low Energy radio supports beaconing and BLE scanning. The access point is built for indoor WLAN cells that need focused or selectable RF patterns rather than a fixed integrated antenna layout. The six-port design maps the serving, security, and BLE radios to supported antenna sets so coverage shape follows the selected indoor antenna.
2.98 Gbps of aggregate frame rate combines 2,402 Mbps on the 5 GHz radio with 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz radio. Each serving radio uses 4x4:4SS multiple input, multiple output operation, and IEEE 802.11ax capabilities include DL-OFDMA, UL-OFDMA, Target Wake Time, BSS Coloring, SU-MIMO, uplink MU-MIMO, downlink MU-MIMO, maximal ratio combining, beamforming, 1024-QAM, and packet aggregation. MR46E-HW also includes a 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T RJ-45 Ethernet interface and a 12 VDC power connector. 802.3at Power over Ethernet supplies the AP at 42.5 to 57 V with 30 W maximum power consumption, while a 12 VDC adapter is an alternate input. WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open, VLAN tagging, IPsec VPN tunneling, Air Marshal, and Layer 7 firewall policy align client access with Meraki security controls. Layer 7 classification, DSCP handling, WMM access categories, PMK, OKC, and IEEE 802.11r support application policy and roaming behavior.
MR46E-HW fits indoor access layers where antenna choice is part of the RF design, including ceiling, wall, desktop, high-ceiling, directional, and focused coverage deployments. The AP serves high-density client areas, voice and video WLANs, guest access, BYOD onboarding, location-aware services, and application-aware traffic shaping from a Meraki cloud-managed control plane. Standard mounting hardware, ceiling tile rail support, assorted cable junction box support, security screw options, a Kensington lock hard point, and a concealed mount plate support flexible indoor installation. The device operates from 0 to 50 C with 5 to 95 percent non-condensing humidity, and a Meraki access point license is required for cloud-managed operation. Its 12.05 x 6.15 x 1.39 inch chassis and 0.85 kg weight support installation planning for mounted indoor wireless cells. Ceiling tile rail, junction box, wall, and desktop placements allow the AP body and chosen antenna pattern to match the intended room geometry.
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MR46E-HW sits at the indoor access layer where client density, Wi-Fi 6 efficiency, and Meraki Dashboard policy control are required. The AP serves 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz clients through 4x4:4 radios, uplinks through 2.5G Ethernet, and applies SSID, VLAN, traffic-shaping, and security policy from the cloud. External MA-ANT-3 antenna selection shapes the RF cell around the room layout, while the scanning radio monitors interference and WIDS/WIPS events. The WLAN gains predictable capacity and focused coverage across dense indoor areas.
MR46E-HW operates in RF designs where integrated omnidirectional antennas do not match the coverage target. Network engineers pair the AP with MA-ANT-3 dipole, panel, downtilt, wide patch, or narrow patch antennas to direct 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz service toward seating zones, aisles, rooms, or high-ceiling areas. The dedicated scanning radio keeps WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics active while client radios serve traffic. This placement gives operations teams cleaner RF control, repeatable antenna selection, and stronger boundaries for shaped indoor cells.
Distributed sites use this AP for Meraki cloud-managed WLAN access without local wireless controllers. The device receives configuration from Meraki Dashboard, reports health and RF data to the cloud, and supports remote diagnostics for access, authentication, DHCP, DNS, and application behavior. A Meraki AP license keeps management entitlement aligned with the hardware deployment. External antennas adapt each room or corridor to the intended RF shape. The network gains repeatable branch wireless operations with centralized visibility, external antenna flexibility, and consistent security policy across locations.
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| MR46E-HW |  MR44-HW |  MR76-HW |  MR86-HW |  MR36-HW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Wireless Access Point / Indoor Access Point / Mesh Access Point | Wireless Access Point / Indoor Access Point | Wireless Access Point / Outdoor Access Point / Industrial Access Point / Mesh Access Point | Wireless Access Point / Outdoor Access Point / Mesh Access Point | Wireless Access Point / Indoor Access Point |
| Wireless Type | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Frequency Bands | Dual-Band | Dual-Band | Dual-Band | Dual-Band | Dual-Band |
| Data Rate | 2.98 Gbps aggregate; 2,402 Mbps 5 GHz; 574 Mbps 2.4 GHz | 2.7 Gbps aggregate; 3.0 Gbps chipset | 1.5 Gbps aggregate; 1,201 Mbps 5 GHz; 286 Mbps 2.4 GHz | 3.0 Gbps aggregate; 3.5 Gbps chipset PHY | 1.5 Gbps aggregate; 1,201 Mbps 5 GHz; 286 Mbps 2.4 GHz |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 / RP-TNC | RJ-45 | RJ-45 / N-Type | RJ-45 / N-Type | RJ-45 |
| Antenna Type | External / Omnidirectional / Directional / Patch / Dipole | Internal / Omnidirectional | External | External / Omnidirectional / Directional / Patch / Sector | Internal / Omnidirectional |
| MIMO Technology | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO |
| Beamforming | Beamforming Supported | Beamforming Supported | Beamforming Supported | Beamforming Supported | Beamforming Supported |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount / Desk Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount / Desk Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount / Pole Mount | Wall Mount / Pole Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount / Desk Mount |
| Power Supply | PoE Plus / DC | PoE Plus / PoE / DC | PoE | PoE Plus | PoE / DC |
| Ethernet Port | 1 x 100M-2.5G RJ-45 | 1 x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T RJ-45 | 1 x 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 | 1 x 100M/1G/2.5G BASE-T RJ-45 | 1 x 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 |
| Management Features | Cloud Dashboard | Cloud Dashboard | Cloud Dashboard | Cloud Dashboard | Cloud Dashboard |
| Security Features | WPA / WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / Enhanced Open | WPA / WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / Enhanced Open | WPA / WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / Enhanced Open | WPA / WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / Enhanced Open | WPA / WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / Enhanced Open |
| Compliance | Safety: CSA CB 60950 62368; UL 2043 / EMC: EN 61000 / Radio: EN 300 328; EN 301 893 | Safety: CSA/CB 60950 and 62368; UL 2043 / EMC: FCC 15B; ICES-003 / Radio: FCC 15C; FCC 15E / Environmental: RoHS | IEEE: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/e/h/i/k/r/u; Safety: CSA, UL 2043; Radio: FCC, EN, AS/NZS, IFT; RoHS | Safety: CSA CB 60950 62368; UL 2043 / EMC: FCC Part 15B / Radio: FCC Part 15C 15E | Safety: UL 2043; CSA/CB 60950/62368 / EMC: FCC 15B; ICES-003 / Radio: FCC 15C; FCC 15E / Environmental: RoHS |
| Product Name | Meraki MR46E Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP | Meraki MR44 Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP | Meraki MR76 Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP | Meraki MR86 Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP | Meraki MR36 Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP |
| Height | 1.39 in | 1.74 in | 2.16 in | 2.16 in | 1.42 in |
| Width | 6.15 in | 5.06 in | 6.02 in | 6.02 in | 4.72 in |
| Depth | 12.05 in | 12.05 in | 11.81 in | 11.81 in | 9.84 in |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.739 kg (739 g) | 1.34 kg | 1.5 kg (3.31 lb) | 0.49 kg (492 g) |
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The MR46E-HW units gave us the external antenna flexibility needed for focused indoor RF cells.
Clean Meraki Dashboard onboarding and stable Wi-Fi 6 performance after antenna alignment.
Good fit for high-density rooms where patch antennas made more sense than internal antennas.
The 2.5G uplink and external antenna options worked well in our refresh plan.
Refurbished hardware arrived reset, tested, and ready for Meraki claim checks.
Antenna selection needed careful planning, but the AP performance was consistent.
Reliable cloud-managed AP with useful radio checks before shipment.
MR46E-HW is a Cisco Meraki MR46E cloud-managed indoor Wi-Fi 6 access point with external antenna support. It uses 4x4:4 802.11ax radios, a dedicated WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics radio, a Bluetooth Low Energy radio, and one 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet port for high-density indoor WLAN access.
The MR46E-HW model number identifies the hardware-only Cisco Meraki MR46E access point. MR46E names the external-antenna Wi-Fi 6 model in the MR46 family, while HW indicates the appliance hardware SKU. A Meraki access point license is required separately for dashboard-managed operation, firmware access, and cloud services.
Yes, MR46E-HW is a wireless access point. It is not an antenna, switch, router, firewall, transceiver, cable, power injector, or license SKU. The hardware provides dual-band Wi-Fi 6 client access, Meraki cloud management, external antenna connectors, security scanning, BLE support, and multigigabit Ethernet connectivity for indoor WLAN service.
MR46E-HW sits in the Cisco Meraki MR Series indoor Wi-Fi 6 access point lineup. It is the external-antenna sibling of the MR46, aimed at designs that need selectable indoor antennas. The MR56 sits above it for higher 8x8 radio capacity, while models such as MR36 and MR44 serve lower-density roles.
MR46E-HW supports Wi-Fi 6 based on IEEE 802.11ax. It also supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac client operation. The MR46E datasheet lists a 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax client radio and a 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax client radio for indoor access.
MR46E-HW provides concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz client access. The MR46E datasheet lists a 2.98 Gbps aggregate frame rate, with 2,402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. Supported channel widths include 20, 40, and 80 MHz operation where allowed.
MR46E-HW uses external indoor antennas rather than integrated antennas. Cisco Meraki lists compatible MA-ANT-3-A6, MA-ANT-3-B6, MA-ANT-3-C6, MA-ANT-3-D6, MA-ANT-3-E6, and MA-ANT-3-F6 antenna options. The AP has six RP-TNC connectors that match the 4x4 client radios, scanning radio, and BLE design requirements for indoor RF planning work.
MR46E-HW includes one 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector. The multigigabit interface supports uplink designs where aggregate Wi-Fi 6 traffic needs more than one gigabit of wired capacity. The AP also includes a 12 VDC input for alternate power in indoor deployments.
MR46E-HW uses 802.3at-compatible Power over Ethernet at 42.5 to 57 V, with 30 W maximum power consumption. The MR46E datasheet also lists a 12 VDC input as an alternative. Meraki MA-INJ-4, MA-INJ-6, and MA-PWR-30W-XX are related power accessories ordered separately when needed for installation planning.
MR46E-HW is managed through the Meraki cloud and Meraki Dashboard. The AP downloads configuration, receives firmware updates, reports monitoring data, and supports remote diagnostics through the dashboard. A Meraki access point license is required, so the hardware should be paired with the correct license term and organization design.
MR46E-HW is used at the indoor wireless access layer where Wi-Fi 6 capacity and selectable antenna patterns are required. It suits ceiling, wall, desktop, high-ceiling, and focused coverage designs when paired with the right MA-ANT-3 antenna. The AP connects wireless clients into Meraki-managed VLAN, security, and traffic-shaping policies.
MR46E-HW fits high-density indoor environments that need 4x4:4 Wi-Fi 6 radios, external antenna flexibility, and cloud-managed policy. Meraki does not publish a universal client limit for this exact SKU, so sizing should use RF design, antenna selection, channel plan, expected client mix, and site survey data.
Yes, MR46E-HW is suited to focused indoor wireless coverage when paired with compatible directional or panel antennas. MA-ANT-3-E6 and MA-ANT-3-F6 support wide and narrow patch patterns, while A6, B6, C6, and D6 options support different omnidirectional layouts. Antenna selection should follow the RF survey and mounting plan.
Yes, MR46E-HW supports voice and video WLAN designs through Wi-Fi 6 radio capacity, WMM access categories, DSCP and 802.1p support, U-APSD power save, and application-aware Layer 7 traffic shaping. These features help engineers prioritize latency-sensitive SSIDs and client groups through Meraki Dashboard policy profiles across indoor WLANs.
Cisco Meraki lists MA-ANT-3-A6, MA-ANT-3-B6, MA-ANT-3-C6, MA-ANT-3-D6, MA-ANT-3-E6, and MA-ANT-3-F6 as compatible antennas for MR46E-HW. The A6 and B6 options are dipole omnidirectional antennas, while C6 through F6 provide panel, downtilt, wide patch, and narrow patch patterns for indoor RF designs and ceiling layouts today.
Yes, MR46E-HW integrates with Meraki Dashboard analytics, monitoring, alerting, RF optimization, device tracking, and Layer 7 application visibility. The dedicated scanning radio supports WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and location analytics, while the BLE radio supports beaconing and BLE scanning for location-aware services across managed wireless networks.
Yes, MR46E-HW requires a Meraki access point license for cloud-managed operation. The datasheet notes that a Meraki AP license is required, and the license should be ordered separately from the hardware. The selected license term controls dashboard entitlement, firmware access, cloud management, and support coverage.
MR46E-HW supports WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, and Enhanced Open according to the MR46E datasheet. It also supports Air Marshal WIDS/WIPS, VLAN tagging, IPsec VPN tunneling, Layer 7 firewall policy, guest access isolation, and Cisco ISE integration for BYOD workflows and access control.
MR46E-HW uses external antennas with six RP-TNC connectors and compatible MA-ANT-3 antenna options. MR46-HW uses internal antennas, with 5.4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz and 6 dBi gain at 5 GHz. Choose MR46E-HW when the RF design requires external antenna pattern selection for indoor coverage.
MR46E-HW is a 4x4:4 Wi-Fi 6 access point with external antenna support and a 2.5G Ethernet port. MR56-HW is a higher-tier indoor Wi-Fi 6 model with 8x8:8 MU-MIMO and a 5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet port. MR56 targets greater radio capacity rather than external antenna flexibility.
MR46E-HW provides 4x4:4 Wi-Fi 6 operation with external antenna support for focused RF designs. MR44-HW is positioned below the MR46 family in the indoor Wi-Fi 6 lineup and uses a mixed 2x2 plus 4x4 radio design. MR46E-HW is the stronger fit when external antennas are required.
MR46E-HW provides 4x4:4 Wi-Fi 6 radios, external antenna support, a dedicated scanning radio, BLE, and a 2.5G Ethernet port. MR36-HW is a lower-tier indoor Wi-Fi 6 access point for lighter-density deployments. MR46E-HW suits denser areas and RF plans that need compatible external antennas and focused coverage.
MR46E-HW pricing depends on requested condition, quantity, license requirements, sourcing channel, warranty term, and current Cisco Meraki availability. ORM Systems provides a quote after checking new and refurbished hardware options and confirming whether antennas, PoE injectors, DC adapters, and Meraki AP licenses are needed for the project.
Yes, ORM Systems sources MR46E-HW in new condition when Cisco Meraki channel availability supports the order. New units suit standardized Meraki Dashboard deployments, refresh projects, and warranty-sensitive WLAN rollouts. The quote should confirm exact SKU, condition, lead time, included hardware, license requirement, and accessory requirements.
Refurbished MR46E-HW availability depends on tested stock and current market supply. Refurbished units suit expansion, spare pools, and like-for-like replacement across existing Meraki MR46E deployments. ORM Systems should verify the exact PID, dashboard claim status, factory reset state, radio operation, Ethernet interface, antenna ports, and physical condition before dispatch.
Lead time for MR46E-HW varies by quantity, condition, accessory mix, destination, and current Cisco Meraki supply. ORM Systems confirms timing during quoting after checking new and refurbished availability. For rollout planning, buyers should provide target delivery dates, antenna model requirements, power accessory needs, and license requirements.
ORM Systems supports bulk MR46E-HW requests for multi-AP indoor Wi-Fi 6 rollouts, spares, and Meraki Dashboard refresh projects. Bulk quoting should align hardware quantities with MA-ANT-3 antenna packs, PoE injectors, DC adapters, and AP licenses. Providing a bill of materials helps reduce mismatched antenna and license orders.
Warranty coverage for MR46E-HW depends on quoted condition, stock source, and commercial package. Cisco Meraki lists a lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement for the MR46E access point, while ORM Systems states applicable warranty terms on the quote for new or refurbished supply. Buyers should confirm replacement expectations before approval.
Refurbished MR46E-HW units should be checked for exact PID identity, dashboard claim readiness, factory reset state, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio operation, scanning radio behavior, BLE function, 2.5G Ethernet link, PoE input, RP-TNC antenna connectors, mount condition, and enclosure condition before deployment or staging.
Cisco Meraki lists IEEE 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, and 802.11u for the MR46E. The datasheet also lists CSA and CB 60950 and 62368, UL 2043 plenum rating, RoHS, radio approvals, EMI approvals, and exposure approvals for indoor access point compliance.
MR46E-HW is configured by adding the access point to a Meraki Dashboard network, connecting it to a suitable switch port, supplying 802.3at PoE or 12 VDC power, and allowing it to contact the Meraki cloud. Dashboard settings then define SSIDs, VLANs, RF profiles, security, traffic shaping, and monitoring behavior centrally for operations.
Plan compatible MA-ANT-3 external antennas, a Meraki AP license, 802.3at PoE switch capacity or a supported injector, and any required DC adapter before deploying MR46E-HW. The datasheet lists standard mounting hardware and two security screw options as included, while antennas and power accessories are ordered separately.
MR46E-HW should use Cisco Meraki supported indoor antenna models listed for the MR46E, including MA-ANT-3-A6 through MA-ANT-3-F6. Using unsupported antennas risks RF performance, regulatory compliance, and deployment support. Antenna choice should match the desired coverage pattern, ceiling height, density, cabling, mounting, and site survey results.
MR46E-HW can be sourced through ORM Systems for UK-based Cisco Meraki wireless procurement when the required condition and availability are confirmed. Buyers should request a quote with exact SKU, quantity, preferred condition, antenna models, license term, power accessories, destination, and warranty expectations so the order is scoped correctly.
ORM Systems handles international MR46E-HW enquiries subject to availability, export requirements, courier options, destination rules, and Cisco Meraki regional considerations. Buyers should confirm deployment country, antenna selection, license requirements, and quantity before ordering. Shipping options, lead time, warranty terms, and any import documentation are confirmed during quoting.
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