Техническая Спецификация для Cisco MR18 MR18-HW

Features

The MR18 features two powerful radios and advanced RF design for 
enhanced receive sensitivity. Combined with 802.11n technologies  
including 2x2 MIMO and transmit beamforming, the MR18 delivers 
data rates of up to 600 Mbps and enhanced coverage, meaning 
fewer access points are required for a given deployment. In addition, 
the MR18 uses band steering to automatically serve 5 GHz-capable 
clients with the 5 GHz radio, maximizing capacity in the 2.4 GHz 
range for older 802.11b/g and 2.4 GHz-only clients

The MR18’s dedicated dual-band third radio scans the environment 
continuously, characterizing RF interference and containing wireless 
threats like rogue access points. No more need to choose between 
wireless security, advanced RF analysis, and serving client data: a 
dedicated third radio means that all three occur in real-time, without 
any impact to client traffic or AP throughput.

The MR18 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection,  
classification, and control engine, enabling 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 MR18’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 
MR18’s channel selection, transmit power, and client connection 
settings, providing optimal performance even under challenging RF 
conditions.

The MR18 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. The integrated policy firewall 
(Identity Policy Manager) enables granular group or device-based 
access control. Meraki Teleworker VPN makes it easy to extend 
the corporate LAN to remote sites, without requiring clients and 
devices to have client VPN software. PCI compliance reports check 
network settings against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail 
deployments.

There’s no need to choose between a wireless intrusion prevention 
system (WIPS) and serving client data: thanks to the dedicated 
third radio, Air Marshal, a highly optimized built-in WIPS, scans 
continuously for threats and remediates them as commanded,  
all without disrupting client service. Alarms and auto-containment 
of malicious and rogue APs are configured via flexible remediation 
policies, ensuring optimal security and performance in even the most 
challenging wireless environments.

The MR18’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 MR18 will automatically revert to 
mesh mode, providing continued gateway connectivity to clients.

When plugged in, the MR18 automatically connects to the Meraki  
cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate 
network. It self optimizes, determining the ideal channel, transmit 
power, and client connection parameters. It also self heals, 
responding automatically to switch failures and other errors.

Despite its incredible power and feature set, the MR18 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 MR18 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 9.8 watts and a cloud-managed 
architecture mean that pollution, material utilization and electricity 
bills are minimized.

*Available Q2 CY2014 via software update