Cisco MR18 Meraki Cloud-Managed Dual-Band Wireless Access Point

Overview

The Cisco Meraki MR18 is a cloud-managed dual-band wireless access point designed for small to medium sized deployments where simplicity, reliability and performance are essential. With its compact indoor form factor, the MR18 delivers seamless Wi-Fi coverage across offices, retail spaces, schools and hospitality venues while being fully controlled from the intuitive Meraki dashboard.

Key Features

• Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios with simultaneous operation
• Cloud-managed architecture eliminates on-premise controllers
• Automatic RF optimization and self-healing capabilities
• Integrated security features include WPA3, guest splash page and content filtering
• Zero-touch provisioning for fast deployments
• Supports up to 100 concurrent clients per device
• Compact wall-mountable design with optional PoE+ power

Technical Specifications

• Radio: 2x2 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz, 1x1 on 2.4 GHz
• Maximum data rate: 867 Mbps (5 GHz) / 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
• Power over Ethernet: 802.3at PoE+ compatible
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C (32 to 104 deg F)
• Dimensions: 8.6 in x 5.1 in x 1.2 in (219 mm x 129 mm x 30 mm)
• Weight: 0.9 lbs (410 g)
• Security protocols: WPA3, 802.1X, VPN passthrough
• Management: Meraki cloud dashboard with real-time analytics

Typical Applications

• Small office networks that need reliable Wi-Fi without complex hardware
• Retail stores requiring guest access and traffic shaping for point of sale systems
• Educational classrooms where bandwidth must be shared fairly among many devices
• Hospitality lobbies and conference rooms that benefit from easy guest onboarding
• Branch offices that need centralized management across multiple locations

The MR18 combines the power of Cisco networking with Meraki's cloud simplicity, delivering a scalable solution that grows with your organization while keeping administration straightforward and cost effective.