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What are the Cisco Meraki MR44 1815 Series Access Points?
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The MR44 1815 Series Access Points are dual-band, cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 devices designed for small to medium-sized businesses, offering enhanced throughput, security, and simplified deployment through Meraki’s dashboard.
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Which environments are ideal for 1815 Series Access Points?
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1815 Series Access Points excel in retail stores, offices, classrooms, and hospitality venues where compact form factor, high client density, and centralized cloud management drive performance and scalability.
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How do 1815 Series Access Points deliver Wi-Fi 6 performance?
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They employ OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and 1024-QAM modulation to increase spectral efficiency, reduce latency, and support more simultaneous clients compared to Wi-Fi 5 access points.
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What is the maximum aggregate throughput of an 1815 Series Access Point?
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Each unit delivers up to 1.8 Gbps aggregate throughput—1.2 Gbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band—optimizing capacity for high-bandwidth applications.
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How many concurrent clients can an 1815 Series Access Point support?
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The 1815 Series AP supports up to 200 concurrent clients per radio, leveraging MU-MIMO and Airtime Fairness to maintain consistent performance under heavy load.
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What security features are built into 1815 Series Access Points?
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They include WPA3 encryption, rogue AP detection, integrated IDS/IPS, secure segmentation via VLAN tagging, and automatic firmware updates to protect against evolving threats.
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How are 1815 Series Access Points powered?
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Power is delivered via 802.3at PoE+ or an optional 12V DC adapter, simplifying installation by eliminating separate power outlets and supporting up to 30W per port.
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What management options are available for 1815 Series Access Points?
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Administrators can manage devices in real time through the Meraki cloud dashboard, mobile app, or API, enabling zero-touch provisioning, remote monitoring, and centralized configuration.
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Can 1815 Series Access Points be clustered for seamless roaming?
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Yes. When managed by the Meraki cloud, APs form Layer 2/3 roaming domains with PMK caching and Fast BSS Transition (802.11r) support to deliver uninterrupted client mobility.
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How many SSIDs can I configure on an 1815 Series Access Point?
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Each AP supports up to 15 unique SSIDs with per-SSID VLAN tagging, enabling network segmentation for guests, IoT devices, and corporate users on a single hardware platform.
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What antenna design is used in the 1815 Series Access Points?
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They feature integrated omnidirectional antennas with 3x3:3 MIMO on 5 GHz and 2x2:2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, providing broad coverage and consistent signal quality in indoor environments.
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How does cloud management optimize network troubleshooting?
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Meraki’s cloud dashboard includes real-time analytics, automated RF optimization, event alerts, and historical reporting, reducing mean time to resolution by pinpointing issues and performance trends.
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Are firmware updates automated on 1815 Series Access Points?
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Yes. Firmware updates are scheduled and applied automatically through the Meraki cloud, ensuring devices run the latest security patches and feature enhancements without manual intervention.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Cisco Meraki offers a lifetime warranty with next-business-day advanced hardware replacement and optional Premier Support for 24/7 escalation and dedicated technical resources.
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How do I calculate PoE power budget for multiple 1815 Series Access Points?
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Sum each AP’s maximum draw of 30W plus switch overhead for PoE management. Ensure your PoE switch or injector supports the total wattage plus a 20% safety margin.
