Meraki MR16 MR16-HW User Manual

Features

The MR16 features two powerful radios and advanced RF design for 
enhanced receive sensitivity. Combined with 802.11n technologies  
including 2x2 MIMO and transmit beamforming, the MR16 delivers up 
to 600 Mbps throughput and up to 50% increased range compared 
to typical enterprise-class 802.11n access points, meaning fewer 
access points are required for a given deployment. In addition, dual-
concurrent 802.11n radios and band steering technology allow MR16 
to automatically serve legacy 802.11b/g clients with the 2.4 GHz radio 
and newer 802.11n clients to the 5 GHz band to provide maximum 
speed to all clients.

The MR16 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection,  
classification, and control engine, enabling you to set QoS policies 
based on traffic type. Integrated support for Wireless Multi Media 
(WMM) and 802.1p DSCP tagging. Prioritize your mission critical  
applications, while setting limits on recreational traffic, e.g. peer-to-
peer and video streaming.

The MR16’s sophisticated, automated RF optimization means that 
there is no need for the dedicated hardware and RF expertise  
typically required to tune a wireless network. An integrated spectrum 
analyzer monitors the airspace for neighboring WiFi devices as well 
as non-802.11 interference – microwave ovens, Bluetooth headsets, 
etc. The Meraki cloud then automatically optimizes the MR16’s chan-
nel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings, provid-
ing optimal performance even under challenging RF conditions.

The MR16 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 WPA2-Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and 
Active Directory integration provide wire-like security while still 
being easy to configure. One-click guest isolation provides secure, 
Internet-only access for visitors. Our policy firewall (Identity Policy 
Manager) enables group or device-based, granular access policy 
control. Meraki Teleworker VPN makes it easy to extend the  
corporate LAN to remote sites, without requiring all clients and 
devices to have client VPN software. PCI compliance reports check 
network settings against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail 
deployments.

Meraki wireless comes equipped with Air Marshal, a built-in wireless 
intrusion prevention system (WIPS) for threat detection and attack 
remediation. APs will scan their environment opportunistically or in 
real-time based on intuitive user-defined preferences. Alarms and  
auto-containment of malicious rogue APs are configured via flexible 
remediation policies, ensuring optimal security and performance in 
even the most challenging wireless environments.

The MR16’s advanced mesh technologies like multi-channel  
routing protocols and multiple gateway support enable scalable,  
high throughput coverage of hard-to-wire areas with zero  
configuration. Mesh also improves network reliability - in the event  
of a switch or cable failure, the MR16 will automatically revert to 
mesh mode, providing continued gateway connectivity to clients.

When plugged in, the MR16 automatically connects to the Meraki  
cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate net-
work. It self optimizes, determining the ideal channel, transmit power, 
and client connection parameters. And it self heals, responding auto-
matically to switch failures and other errors. 

Despite its incredible power and feature set, the MR16 is the lowest 
profile 802.11n access point available - at just one inch thick, it blends 
seamlessly into any environment. In addition to looking great, the 
MR16 is earth friendly: we’ve eliminated excess packaging and  
documentation, and 90% of the access point materials are recyclable. 
A maximum power draw of only 10.5 watts and a cloud-managed 
architecture mean that pollution, material utilization and your electric 
bill are kept to a minimum.