Meraki MR57 Tri Band 802.11ax Indoor Wireless Access Point

Prepare for what's next with the Meraki MR57, a state‑of‑the‑art Wi‑Fi 6E indoor access point engineered to deliver faster, more reliable wireless performance in dense environments. Designed to support high‑bandwidth applications—such as multi‑person video calls, large file transfers, and latency‑sensitive services like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR)—the MR57 blends cutting‑edge tri‑band technology with the ease of cloud‑managed networking. Built for modern enterprises, it integrates seamlessly with the Meraki Cloud Dashboard for effortless deployment, real‑time analytics, and automated security updates, ensuring your network scales as your organization grows.

• Tri‑band Wi‑Fi 6E with the 6 GHz band to unleash more spectrum, enabling higher throughput and lower contention in crowded spaces.
• Theoretical speeds up to 8.35 Gbps to support demanding workloads, from high‑definition video conferences to immersive AR/VR experiences.
• Cloud‑managed with zero‑touch provisioning, centralized policy enforcement, and continuous visibility through the Meraki dashboard.
• Robust security and network services including WPA3, advanced threat protection, and flexible policy‑based QoS to prioritize critical applications.
• Indoor, compact design optimized for ceiling or wall mounting in enterprise offices, campuses, and public venues, with scalable performance for growing networks.

Technical Details of Meraki MR57 Tri Band 802.11ax 8.35 Gbit/s Wireless Access Point - Indoor

• Wi‑Fi standard: 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6E) with tri‑band operation (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) for improved capacity and efficiency.
• Maximum theoretical data rate: up to 8.35 Gbps aggregate throughput to support bandwidth‑intensive workloads.
• Advanced radio technologies: OFDMA, MU‑MIMO, and target wake time (TWT) to optimize spectrum use and power efficiency in dense deployments.
• Cloud management: integrated with the Meraki Cloud Dashboard for simplified deployment, scalable policy management, and automatic firmware updates.
• Security and access controls: supports enterprise‑grade security features including WPA3 encryption, role‑based access, and centralized threat detection.

How to install Meraki MR57

• Verify you have a valid Meraki licensing plan and access to the Meraki Cloud Dashboard for device enrollment and policy configuration.
• Choose an installation location that minimizes interference and provides clear coverage for the expected client density; ceiling mounting is common in enterprise spaces.
• Connect the MR57 to a PoE‑enabled switch or power injector to supply power and data via Ethernet; ensure uplink bandwidth meets your anticipated client load.
• Mount the device securely, attach any mounting accessories, and power on the unit to begin auto‑configuring through the Meraki cloud.
• In the Meraki dashboard, create SSIDs with appropriate VLAN tagging, apply QoS policies for critical applications, and monitor performance with real‑time analytics.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the MR57 suitable for high‑density environments like campuses and large offices?
• A: Yes. The MR57 is designed for dense deployments, leveraging Wi‑Fi 6E tri‑band technology, OFDMA, and MU‑MIMO to improve capacity and reduce latency in busy environments.
• Q: What management model does the MR57 use?
• A: It is cloud‑managed via the Meraki Dashboard, offering zero‑touch provisioning, centralized policy enforcement, and automated firmware updates for streamlined administration.
• Q: What kind of applications benefit most from the MR57?
• A: Bandwidth‑intensive tasks such as high‑definition video conferencing, large file transfers, streaming media, and AR/VR workloads, as well as multiple concurrent users requiring low latency and stable connections.
• Q: How is security handled on the MR57?
• A: The MR57 supports enterprise‑grade security with WPA3 encryption, robust access controls, and integrated threat protection, all managed centrally through Meraki policies.
• Q: What installation considerations should I plan for?
• A: Plan for a PoE‑capable network, triangulate access point placement to minimize interference, and configure SSIDs and QoS in the Meraki dashboard to align with your organization’s security and performance goals.