Cisco Meraki MR74
Dual-band 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with separate radios dedicated to security, RF Management, and Bluetooth

Features:

Dual-radio aggregate data rate of up to 1.3 Gbps*

An 867 Gbps 5 GHz 2x2:2 802.11ac radio and a 400 Mbps 2.4 GHz radio offer a combined aggregate dual-band throughput of 1.3 Gbps. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity allow the MR74 to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class outdoor access points, resulting in fewer required APs for a given deployment. Band steering further enhances overall throughput, moving 5 GHz-capable clients to the 5 GHz radio and maximizing capacity in the 2.4 GHz range for older 802.11b/g clients.

Rugged industrial design

The MR74 is designed and tested for salt spray, vibration, extreme thermal conditions, shock and dust and is IP67-rated, making it ideal for extreme environments. Despite its rugged design, MR74 has a low profile and is easy to deploy.

Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)

The MR74 offers MU-MIMO (an 802.11ac Wave 2 standard) for efficient transmission to multiple clients. Especially suited for environments with numerous mobile devices, MU-MIMO enables multiple clients to receive data simultaneously. This increases the total network performance and improves the end user experience.

Bluetooth Low Energy Beaconing and scanning

An integrated fourth radio for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provides seamless deployment of BLE Beaconing functionality and effortless visibility of BLE client devices within range of the network. The MR74 enables the next generation of location-aware applications while future-proofing your deployment for new user engagement strategies.

24x7 wireless security and RF analytics

The MR74’s dedicated dual-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterizing RF interference and automatically containing wireless threats like rogue access points. There’s no need to choose between wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and serving client data: a dedicated third radio means that all three occur in real-time, without any impact to client traffic or AP throughput.

Integrated enterprise security and guest access

The MR74 features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies to provide secure connectivity for employees and guests alike. Advanced security features such as AES hardware-based encryption and WPA2-Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration provide wire-like security while still being easy to configure. One-click guest isolation provides secure, Internet-only access for visitors.

Application-aware traffic shaping

The MR74 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling you to set QoS policies based on traffic type. Prioritize your mission critical applications, while setting limits on recreational traffic, e.g., peer-to-peer and video streaming. Importantly, controls can be implemented per network, per SSID, per user group, or per individual user

Advanced Analytics

Drill down into the details of your network usage with highly granular traffic analytics. Extend your visibility into the physical world: View visitor numbers, dwell times, repeat visit rates, and compare trends. Fully customize your analysis with simple APIs.

High performance mesh

The MR74’s advanced mesh technologies, like multi-channel routing protocols and multiple gateway support, make it possible to cover hard-to-wire areas and improve network resilience. In the event of a switch or cable failure, the MR74 will automatically revert to mesh mode.

Self-configuring, self-optimizing, self-healing

When plugged in, the MR74 automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. If new rmware is required, it is retreived by the AP and updated automatically. This ensures the network is maintained with bug fixes, security updates, and new features managed for you.

*Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE Std 802.11ac-compliant operation.

Technical Specifications:

MR74 Specifications
Radios	2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n client access radio 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac client access radio 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and location analytics radio 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support Concurrent operations of all four radios Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply): 2.412-2.484 GHz 5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1) 5.250-5.350 GHZ (UNII-2) 5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e) 5.725 -5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
802.11ac and 802.11n Capabilities	2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO support Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & Beamforming 20 and 40 MHz channels (2.4Ghz), 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels (5Ghz) Up to 256 QAM on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands Packet aggregation
Power	Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.3af compatible) Power consumption: 11 W max (802.3af) Power over Ethernet injector sold separately
Mounting	Mounts to walls and vertical poles. Mounting hardware included
Physical Security	Security screw included
Environment	Operating temperature: -40 °F to 131 °F (-40 °C to 55 °C) IP67 environmental rating
Physical Dimensions	10” x 6.2” x 2.6” (256 mm x 158 mm x 65 mm) Weight: 2.4 lbs. (1.09 kg)
Interfaces	1x 100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) Four external N-type female antenna connectors
Security	IIntegrated layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management Real-time WIDS/WIPS with alerting and automatic rogue AP containment with Air Marshal Flexible guest access with device isolation VLAN tagging (802.1Q) and tunneling with IPSec VPN PCI compliance reporting WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM TKIP and AES encryption Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration)
Quality of Service	Advanced Power Save (U-APSD) WMM Access Categories with DSCP and 802.1p support Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping
Mobility	PMK, OKC, and 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming
LED Indicators	1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
Regulatory	RoHS For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki sales
Warranty	1 year hardware warranty with advanced replacement included

Compare:

	MR62	MR66	MR72	MR74	MR84
Usage	Rugged/outdoor WLAN, outdoor campuses, industrial, point to point links	Rugged/outdoor WLAN, outdoor campuses, industrial, point to point links	Rugged/outdoor WLAN, outdoor campuses, industrial, point to point links, outdoor location services	Rugged/outdoor general purpose WLAN, outdoor campuses, industrial, point-to-point links, outdoor location services	Highest performance 802.11ac Wave 2 with Multigigabit for tough RF and high-density environments
Radio specification	Highest performance 802.11ac Wave 2 with Multigigabit for tough RF and high-density environments	1 x 802.11b/g/n radio 1 x 802.11a/n radio 600 Mbit/sec max rate 2x2 MIMO, beamforming	1 x 802.11b/g/n radio 1 x 802.11a/n/ac radio 1 × WIDS/WIPS radio 1 x Bluetooth radio 1.2 Gbit/sec max rate 2x2 MIMO, beamforming	1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.3 Gbit/sec max rate 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming	1 × 802.11b/g/n/ac 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 2.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming
Interface	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port Two external N-type connectors (antennas sold separately)	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port Four external N-type connectors (antennas sold separately)	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port Four external N-type connectors (antennas sold separately)	1 × Gigabit Ethernet port Four external N-type connectors (antennas sold separately)	1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port Four external N-type connectors (antennas sold separately)
Power	802.3af Power over Ethernet	802.3af Power over Ethernet	802.3af Power over Ethernet	802.3af Power over Ethernet	802.3at Power over Ethernet
Physical design	Rugged industrial design Water and dust sealed (IP67 rated) Vibration and shock tested	Rugged industrial design Water and dust sealed (IP67 rated) Vibration and shock tested	Rugged industrial design Water and dust sealed (IP67 rated) Vibration and shock tested	Rugged industrial design Water and dust sealed (IP67 rated) Vibration and shock tested	Rugged industrial design Water and dust sealed (IP67 rated) Vibration and shock tested
Operating Temperature	-4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)	-4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)	-40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55°C)	-40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55°C)
Performance features	Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption	Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption Band-steering	Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption Band-steering	2×2:2 MU-MIMO Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption Higher-density support Band steering	4×4:4 MU-MIMO 160 MHz channels Highest-density support Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering
Mesh networking	Single-radio mesh	Multi-radio mesh	Multi-radio mesh	Multi-radio mesh	Multi-radio mesh

Documentation:

Download the Cisco Meraki MR74 Datasheet (PDF).