Meraki MR36 802.11ax 1.70 Gbit/s Wireless Access Point

MerakiSKU: 5802991

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Sale price$446.36

Description

Experience enterprise-grade wireless with the Meraki MR36, a cloud-managed 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6) access point engineered for today’s dynamic environments. The MR36 delivers robust performance in offices, schools, hospitals, retail spaces, and hotels, combining high throughput with intelligent management that scales from a single site to a multi-site campus. Built around a 2x2:2 radio design, this AP maximizes airtime efficiency through OFDMA and MU‑MIMO, while Target Wake Time helps conserve battery life on client devices. With Cisco Meraki’s cloud dashboard, IT teams gain unprecedented visibility into network health, device performance, and client behavior—enabling proactive troubleshooting, policy enforcement, and rapid rollout of new services. The MR36 is more than fast Wi‑Fi; it’s a complete wireless management solution that reduces complexity, lowers operational costs, and accelerates digital transformation across diverse use cases, from mission-critical healthcare applications to immersive hospitality experiences and high-density classrooms.

  • Cloud‑managed Wi‑Fi 6 for modern deployments: The MR36 is controlled via the Meraki Dashboard, delivering zero‑touch provisioning, centralized visibility, live network analytics, and automated firmware updates. IT teams can deploy, monitor, and manage dozens or hundreds of APs across campuses from a single pane of glass, dramatically reducing on-site visits and accelerating new site rollouts.
  • High‑efficiency 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6) performance: With 2x2:2 radios and advanced technologies such as OFDMA, MU‑MIMO, and 1024‑QAM (where supported), the MR36 unlocks up to 1.70 Gbit/s of aggregated throughput. The router‑style efficiency improves performance in dense environments by optimizing airtime usage and reducing interference, delivering smoother video conferencing, faster file transfers, and more reliable access for dozens of clients per AP.
  • Enterprise-grade security and RF reliability: Built to meet the demands of modern enterprises, the MR36 employs robust security standards, role-based access controls, and per‑SSID firewall policies. Automatic RF optimization and dynamic channel selection help maintain strong signal quality, while built‑in analytics highlight client health, roaming behavior, and potential interference so IT can respond quickly.
  • Flexible deployment and scalable architecture: The MR36 is designed for ceiling or wall mounting and supports power over Ethernet (PoE), simplifying installation and reducing clutter. Its compact form fits a variety of spaces—from dense classrooms to busy hotel lobbies—while cloud management scales to handle hundreds of APs across multiple sites without sacrificing performance or control.
  • Guest access, policy controls, and rich analytics: Create guest networks with captive portals, customize splash pages, and implement guest isolation to protect internal resources. The Meraki platform aggregates detailed analytics on clients and applications, enabling data-driven decisions for capacity planning, service quality, and user experience optimization.

Technical Details of Meraki MR36

Specs unavailable in this listing. For complete specifications, including radio configuration, antenna details, mounting options, firmware features, and power requirements, please refer to the official Meraki datasheets or the ec.synnex listing once a UPC or SKU is available. In practice, expect Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual‑band operation, 2x2 MU‑MIMO, OFDMA, and cloud-based management with centralized security policies and scalable deployment options across diverse environments.

how to install Meraki MR36

  • Plan and prepare: Choose mounting locations with good line‑of‑sight coverage, map high‑density areas, and identify potential sources of interference (microwave ovens, dense metal shelving, etc.). Verify site power and network uplink capabilities to support PoE and reliable backhaul.
  • Power and connect: Install the MR36 using PoE (802.3af) from a compatible PoE switch or injector. Connect the Ethernet uplink to the network and ensure proper cabling that meets your site’s distance and PoE budget requirements.
  • Adopt to Meraki Dashboard: Sign in to the Meraki Cloud Dashboard and use the AP’s serial number to add it to the appropriate network. Allow auto‑adoption so the MR36 receives the correct configuration templates and licensing from the cloud.
  • Configure wireless services: Create SSIDs (e.g., Employee, Guest, IoT), select security protocols (WPA2‑Enterprise or WPA3 if supported), enable guest access controls and device isolation as needed, and apply firewall and content filtering rules to protect critical resources.
  • Optimize RF and coverage: Use Meraki’s RF optimization features to adjust transmit power, enable or disable band steering, and set channel widths. Review the built‑in client health and heatmaps in the dashboard to fine‑tune placement and coverage.
  • Validate and monitor: Conduct post‑deployment testing for coverage, throughput, and roaming performance. Monitor dashboards in real time, set up alerts for degraded performance, and update configurations remotely as your environment evolves.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: What is the Meraki MR36?

    A: The MR36 is a cloud‑managed 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6) wireless access point designed to deliver enterprise‑grade wireless performance with easy management via the Meraki Dashboard. It is built for high‑density environments and scalable campus deployments, offering centralized control, security, and analytics.

  • Q: What is the maximum throughput?

    A: The MR36 supports up to 1.70 Gbit/s total aggregated throughput, leveraging Wi‑Fi 6 features to provide faster real‑world performance in dense client scenarios. Actual speeds depend on environment, client capabilities, and configuration.

  • Q: Does the MR36 require PoE?

    A: Yes. The MR36 is powered via PoE (802.3af) from a compatible PoE switch or injector. Ensure your network infrastructure can supply sufficient power and that uplink bandwidth meets your demand as you scale.

  • Q: Is the MR36 suitable for large deployments?

    A: Absolutely. The MR36 is designed for campus‑level deployments, with cloud‑based management that scales from a single site to dozens or hundreds of APs. It provides consistent policy enforcement, unified analytics, and rapid troubleshooting across locations such as offices, schools, hotels, and retail spaces.

  • Q: How do I manage the MR36?

    A: Management is performed through the Meraki Dashboard, a cloud‑based console that offers zero‑touch provisioning, centralized monitoring, firmware updates, policy configuration, and analytics. This reduces on‑site IT overhead and accelerates issue resolution.


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