Key specifications

• Dual-band Wi-Fi 6: 4x4:4 on 2.4 GHz and 4x4:4 on 5 GHz, up to 2.98 Gbps combined radio rate
• Dedicated dual-band scanning radio for 24x7 WIDS/WIPS, plus a Bluetooth Low Energy radio
• One multigigabit Ethernet port (RJ45): 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps or 2.5 Gbps
• Power: 802.3at PoE+, 30 W maximum, or a 12 V DC adapter
• MR46 internal antennas: 5.4 dBi at 2.4 GHz, 6 dBi at 5 GHz
• MR46E: six external antenna connections; compatible with MA-ANT-3-A6, B6, C6, D6, E6 and F6. Check each listing for included antennas.
• Meraki license required, sold separately

Cisco lists December 31, 2026 as end of sale and December 31, 2031 as end of support for both models.

MR46 or MR46E?

• MR46: internal antennas, ceiling, wall or desk mount. The choice for offices, classrooms and meeting spaces.
• MR46E: the same radios with external antenna connections. Pair it with omnidirectional or patch antennas for warehouses, gyms, auditoriums and other high-ceiling or oddly shaped spaces.

If you need 4x4 on 5 GHz but only 2x2 on 2.4 GHz, see the MR44. For outdoor coverage, see MR76.

Frequently asked questions

Will the MR46 run on a standard 802.3af PoE switch?
No. Meraki specifies 802.3at PoE+ for the MR46 and MR46E. Use a PoE+ switch, a PoE+ injector or a compatible 12 V DC adapter, sold separately.

What antennas does the MR46E need?
Use a compatible six-connection MA-ANT-3 antenna set so all six ports are connected. Choose the antenna pattern for the room: omnidirectional for broad coverage, or a suitable patch antenna where coverage must be aimed. Antennas are sold separately unless the individual listing says they are included. See our Meraki antennas.

The MR46E mounts with the MA-MNT-MR-18 kit, listed on this page; the MR46 uses the MA-MNT-MR-15 kits listed with the MR44.

See all Meraki wireless access points, or ask us for a quote on larger quantities.