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Entry Level Cloud Managed Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

The Cisco Meraki MR28 is a dual-band, 802.11ax, 2x2:2, cloud-managed entry-level access point. Designed for basic, medium-density deployments, the MR28 provides enterprise-grade security and simple management. 

The MR28 provides a maximum of 1.5 Gbps* aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios. 

With the combination of cloud management, high-performance hardware, multiple radios, advanced software features, enterprise-grade security, the MR28 makes an excellent platform to provide reliable Wi-Fi for small business and home office networks that want reliable and secure wireless connectivity.

MR28 and Meraki Cloud Management

Management of the MR28 is performed through the Meraki cloud, with an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment without time-consuming training or costly certifications. Because the MR28 is self-configuring and managed over the web, it can be deployed at a remote location in a matter of minutes, even without on-site IT staff.

     

24x7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud delivers real-time alerts if a network encounters problems. Remote diagnostic tools enable immediate troubleshooting over the web so that distributed networks can be managed with a minimum of hassle.

     

The MR28’s firmware is automatically kept up to date via the cloud. New features, security fixes, and enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web. This means no manual software updates to download or missing security patches to worry about.

Product Highlights

2x2:2 MU-MIMO 802.11ax  1.5* Gbps dual-radio aggregate frame rate Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity

Integrated enterprise security and guest access Application-aware traffic shaping Optimized for voice and video Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment

Features

Dual–radio aggregate frame rate of up to 1.5 Gbps*

5 GHz 2x2:2 radio and 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 radio offer a combined dual–radio aggregate frame rate of 1.5 Gbps*, with up to 1,201 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 286 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity allow the MR28 to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in better performance for more clients, from each AP.

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

Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)

With support for features of 802.11ax, the MR28 offers MU-MIMO and UL/DL OFDMA for more efficient transmission to multiple clients. Especially suited to 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.

Automatic cloud-based RF optimization

The MR28’s sophisticated and automated RF optimization means that there is no need for the dedicated hardware and RF expertise typically required to tune a wireless network. Collected RF data is continuously fed back to the Meraki cloud. This data is then used to automatically tune the channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings for optimal performance under even the most challenging RF conditions.

Integrated enterprise security and guest access

The MR28 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 Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration provide wired-like security while still being easy to configure. One-click guest isolation provides secure, Internet-only access for visitors. PCI compliance reports check network settings against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail deployments.

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration

Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the MR28 to offer automatic, context-aware security. Systems Manager’s self-service enrollment helps to rapidly deploy MDM without installing additional equipment, and then dynamically tie firewall and traffic shaping policies to client posture.

Application-aware traffic shaping                       

The MR28 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling the configuration of QoS policies based on traffic type, helping to prioritize mission-critical applications while setting limits on recreational traffic like peer-to-peer and video streaming. Policies can be implemented per network, per SSID, per user group, or per individual user for maximum flexibility and control.

Voice and video optimizations

Industry standard QoS features are built-in and easy to configure. Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards all ensure important applications get prioritized correctly, not only on the MR28 but on other devices in the network. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) and new Target Wait Time features in 802.11ax clients ensure minimal battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.

Self-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date

When plugged in, the MR28 automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. If new firmware is required, this is retrieved by the AP and updated automatically. This ensures the network is kept up-to-date with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.

Advanced analytics

Drilling down into the details of network usage provides highly granular traffic analytics. Visibility into the physical world can be enhanced with journey tracking through location analytics. Visitor numbers, dwell time, repeat visit rates, and track trends can all be easily monitored in the dashboard and deeper analysis is enabled with raw data available via simple APIs.

Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio

An integrated Bluetooth radio provides seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and effortless visibility of Bluetooth devices.

 

Specifications

Category	Specifications
Radios	2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax client access radio  2.4 GHz Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE 5) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax client access radio  Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply) 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-2A)  5.490 - 5.730 GHz (UNII-2C)  5.735 - 5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
Antenna	Internal Antenna (5.4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 6 dBi gain at 5 GHz)
802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities	DL-OFDMA**, UL-OFDMA**, TWT support**, BSS Coloring**  2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams  SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO** and DL MU-MIMO support  Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming  20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n); 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40 and 80 MHz channels (802.11ax)  Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz bands  Packet aggregation
Power	Note: Only MA-PWR-30W-XX (XX - AU, EU, CN, UK, US) AC adapters are compatible with MR28. Previous generations of AC adapters are not compatible with MR28. Power over Ethernet: 37 - 57 V (802.3af compatible) Power consumption: 15W max (802.3af).  Note: actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP usage. Power over Ethernet injector sold separately  Note: Actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP usage.
Interfaces	1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
Physical Security	Two security screw options (included) (10 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 4.7 mm head)  Concealed mount plate with anti-tamper cable bay
Environment	Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)  Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing  Operating altitude: Up to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters)
Reliability	Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 257,215hrs at +25°C operating temperature
Physical Dimensions	7.95” x 4.88” x 1.02” (202 mm x 124 mm x 25.8 mm), not including deskmount feet or mount plate Weight: 9.6 oz (272 g)
Security	Integrated Layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management  WIDS/WIPS with alerting and rogue AP detection with Air Marshal (performed opportunistically with best-effort on client-serving radios) 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, WPA3 - Personal, WPA3 - Enterprise, WPA3 - Enhanced Open (OWE)** EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM  TKIP and AES encryption  Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration  Cisco ISE integration for Guest access and BYOD Posturing
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, & 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming  Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming
Analytics	Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking  Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, & per application
LED Indicators	1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
Regulatory	RoHS For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki sales
Warranty	Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
Ordering Information	MR28-HW: Meraki MR28 Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP  MA-INJ-4: Meraki MR 802.3at PoE Injector (Power Cord Not Included) MA-INJ-6: Meraki MR MultiGigabit 802.3bt Injector (Power Cord Not Included) Note: Meraki access point license required.

* Contact Meraki Support to enable

** Software features that can be enabled via firmware updates

Compliance and Standards 

Category	Standards
IEEE Standards	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***
Safety Approvals	CSA and CB 60950 & 62368  Conforms to UL 2043 (Plenum Rating)
Radio Approvals	Canada: FCC Part 15C, 15E, RSS-247  Europe: EN 300 328, EN 301 893  Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 4268  Mexico: IFT, NOM-208  Taiwan: NCC LP0002  For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki Sales
EMI Approvals (Class B)	Canada: FCC Part 15B, ICES-003  Europe: EN 301 489-1-17, EN 55032, EN 55024  Australia/NZ: CISPR 22  Japan: VCCI
Exposure Approvals	Canada: FCC Part 2, RSS-102  Europe: EN 50385, EN 62311, EN 62479  Australia/NZ: AS/NZS 2772

*** Denotes a feature that can be enabled for required networks.

Context and Comparisons

RF Performance Table