🌐 Cisco Meraki MR56-HW Access Point

The Cisco Meraki MR56-HW is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless access point designed for high-density environments such as offices, campuses, retail, and enterprise networks. Offering multi-gigabit performance, robust security, and cloud-based management, the MR56 delivers an exceptional wireless experience for modern organizations.

⭐ Key Features

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) – next-generation wireless technology

• 4 × 4:4 MU-MIMO across both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands

• OFDMA technology – increases efficiency in dense environments

• Up to 3.5 Gbps aggregate throughput

• Dedicated third radio for real-time security (WIDS/WIPS) and spectrum analysis

• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio – supports IoT and location services

• Cloud-managed with the Meraki Dashboard for centralized control

• Zero-touch provisioning for simple deployment

• Power options: PoE+ / 802.3at

📊 Technical Specifications

• Product Code: MR56-HW

• Wireless Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)

• Radios:

  • 2.4 GHz: 4 × 4:4

  • 5 GHz: 4 × 4:4

  • Dedicated WIDS/WIPS security radio

  • Dedicated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

• Throughput: Up to 3.5 Gbps aggregate

• Ethernet Ports: 1 × 2.5G/1G/100M RJ45 (PoE+)

• PoE Requirements: 802.3at PoE+

• Mounting: Desktop, wall, ceiling (mount kit included)

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 9.4 × 9.4 × 1.9 in (240 × 240 × 48 mm)

• Weight: 2.1 lbs (0.95 kg)

🔒 Security & Management

• Cloud-based management via Cisco Meraki Dashboard

• Automatic firmware updates with no manual intervention

• Integrated security features:

  • Layer 7 application visibility & control

  • Built-in WIDS/WIPS for threat detection

  • Guest Wi-Fi with customizable splash pages

  • Identity-based firewall policies

• Advanced analytics for client usage and network health

🚀 Benefits for Your Business

• Future-proof performance with Wi-Fi 6 technology

• Optimized for high-density use cases like offices, schools, and event spaces

• Simplified IT operations with Meraki cloud management

• Seamless scalability – manage 1 or 10,000 APs centrally

• Strong security integrated at the access layer

✅ The Cisco Meraki MR56-HW is the ideal access point for organizations that demand high-capacity, secure, and cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 performance.