Cisco Meraki MR42E Wi-Fi 5 Indoor Access Point

The Cisco Meraki MR42E is a cloud-managed enterprise indoor wireless access point designed for general-purpose and high-capacity Wi-Fi deployments. It uses concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 3x3:3 MIMO radios based on IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 and supports a maximum aggregate frame rate of up to 1.9 Gbps.

Unlike standard integrated-antenna Meraki indoor access points, the MR42E provides external antenna connectivity. This allows network designers to select compatible omnidirectional or directional antennas for focused coverage, challenging RF environments, high ceilings and specialized indoor deployments.

Cisco Meraki MR42E Key Features

• Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 / IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 access point
• 3x3:3 MIMO on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz client-serving radios
• Up to 1.9 Gbps aggregate dual-band frame rate
• External antenna connectors for flexible RF coverage
• Dedicated third radio for 24x7 WIDS/WIPS and RF spectrum analysis
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy beacon and scanning radio
• One Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 uplink
• 802.3af and 802.3at PoE support
• Cloud-managed through Cisco Meraki Dashboard
• Application-aware traffic shaping and enterprise security
• Suitable for offices, schools, shops and hotels

Cisco Meraki MR42E Technical Specifications

MR42E Wireless Performance

The MR42E uses concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 3x3:3 MIMO radios to provide high-capacity wireless connectivity. Its maximum aggregate frame rate is up to 1.9 Gbps, making it suitable for general-purpose enterprise networking, voice, video streaming and other bandwidth-intensive applications.

3x3 MU-MIMO and 802.11ac Wave 2

The MR42E supports 802.11ac Wave 2 and 3x3:3 MIMO technology for efficient multi-client wireless communication. MU-MIMO helps compatible client devices communicate more efficiently in environments with multiple simultaneous users.

External Antenna Flexibility

The MR42E is specifically designed with external antenna connectors. Cisco Meraki supports a range of compatible indoor antennas, including omnidirectional and directional options. This enables targeted wireless coverage for challenging RF environments, high ceilings and specialized indoor installations.

The MR42E has five external antenna ports: three associated with the client-serving 2.4/5 GHz radios, one for the scanning radio and one for the IoT/BLE radio. For maximum functionality, the appropriate antenna connections should be used according to Meraki installation requirements.

Dedicated Wireless Security Radio

A dedicated third radio provides continuous WIDS/WIPS, RF spectrum visibility and automated RF optimization. This allows wireless security monitoring and RF analysis to operate independently of the primary client-serving radios.

Bluetooth Low Energy

The integrated BLE radio provides Bluetooth beaconing and device scanning capabilities for supported location-aware and IoT applications.

Cisco Meraki Cloud Management

The MR42E is managed through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard. Cloud-based management enables centralized configuration, monitoring, firmware updates, alerts, RF optimization and remote troubleshooting across distributed wireless networks.

Enterprise Security Features

• Enterprise wireless security
• 802.1X authentication
• Wireless intrusion detection and prevention
• Guest access and client isolation
• Application-aware Layer 7 traffic shaping
• Automatic RF channel optimization
• Real-time wireless security monitoring
• Cloud-based centralized administration

Cisco Meraki MR42E Applications

• Enterprise offices
• Schools and educational facilities
• Retail shops and commercial locations
• Hotels and hospitality environments
• High-ceiling indoor installations
• Indoor environments requiring directional wireless coverage
• Challenging RF environments
• Legacy Cisco Meraki wireless deployments

Compatible Antennas

The MR42E supports compatible Cisco Meraki indoor external antenna families, including MA-ANT-3-A, MA-ANT-3-B, MA-ANT-3-C, MA-ANT-3-D, MA-ANT-3-E and MA-ANT-3-F series antennas. Antenna selection should match the intended coverage pattern and installation environment.

Compatibility and Deployment

The MR42E uses one Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port for network uplink and supports 802.3af and 802.3at PoE. It can also be powered using a compatible Meraki AC adapter or PoE injector.

Because the MR42E is an older Wi-Fi 5 platform and has reached End-of-Sale status, customers should verify availability, Meraki cloud-management support, licensing requirements and replacement planning before deployment.

Cisco Meraki MR42E Price in Bangladesh

The Cisco Meraki MR42E price in Bangladesh can vary depending on condition, remaining stock, licensing, warranty and availability. Contact Datacom Technologies (BD) for current pricing and product availability.

Why Choose Cisco Meraki MR42E?

• Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac Wave 2 connectivity
• 3x3:3 MIMO client-serving radios
• Up to 1.9 Gbps aggregate frame rate
• Flexible external antenna architecture
• Dedicated WIDS/WIPS and RF monitoring radio
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy capabilities
• Cisco Meraki cloud-based management
• Suitable for legacy Meraki wireless deployments

Buy Cisco Meraki MR42E in Bangladesh

Looking for the Cisco Meraki MR42E Wi-Fi Access Point in Bangladesh? Contact Datacom Technologies (BD) for pricing, compatible antenna selection, licensing information and deployment assistance.

Email: sales@datacom.com.bd