Meraki MR58
Triple-Radio Rugged, Outdoor 802.11n Access Point

Overview:

Provide high speed wireless coverage to large areas quickly, easily, and cost effectively

The Meraki MR58 is a three-radio, 802.11n access point designed to provide high-speed wireless coverage over large indoor and outdoor areas. Example deployments include corporate and educational campuses, business districts, industrial areas, and public spaces.

MR58 and the Meraki Cloud Controller: A Powerful Combination

One of the keys to the MR58's high performance is the use of three separate 802.11n radios, each operating concurrently on a separate frequency band. The MR58 also uses advanced radio techniques like MIMO, beam forming, multiple ratio combining, and expanded channel widths to increase performance.

Since the MR58 is configured and controlled through the Meraki webbased Dashboard, creating a secure and sophisticated network takes just minutes. Dashboard provides network wide frequency planning, automatic, over the air firmware upgrades, hosted branding, and simplified authentication. In addition, the MR58 features Meraki's award-winning mesh technology, which can further reduce installation time.

An MR58-based network costs a fraction of traditional network infrastructure. Elimination of separate controllers and software help minimize upfront expense, while simplified web-based management reduces ongoing costs. Drawing only 8 watts of power, the MR58 also helps decrease power consumption.

MR58 Highlights

Ideal use cases Harsh, rugged, and outdoor environments High performance mesh applications Point to point links and backhaul Hardware features IP67 rated, tested for dust, shock, vibration, and moisture Three-radio 802.11n, up to 900 Mbps Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port 802.3af PoE compatible Cloud management Network-wide visibility and control Self-provisioning for rapid deployment Automatic reporting Seamless firmware updates Enterprise security 802.1X and native Active Directory integration Intrusion detection and prevention (WIDS/WIPS) Stateful Layer 3-7 firewall Identity-based group policies Built-in antivirus scan (NAC) Guest access 1-click secure guest access Guest isolation firewall Customizable splash pages

RF optimization Cloud based RF planning Built in spectrum analysis Dual-concurrent radios with band steering Layer 7 traffic shaping Classifies hundreds of applications Create per-application bandwidth limits Prioritize productivity apps Restrict recreational traffic Mesh Self-configuring, self-optimizing mesh High performance multi-radio routing protocols Extends coverage to hard-to-wire areas Self-heals after cable or switch failures Device management Create device-specific firewall rules Deploy applications and updates Troubleshoot issues with built-in RDP

Centrally Managed from the Cloud

Meraki's award-winning Cloud Controller provides powerful and intuitive centralized management, while eliminating the cost and complexity of traditional on-site wireless controllers. Meraki provides powerful and intuitive centralized management without the cost and complexity of traditional wireless controller hardware.

Seamlessly manage campus-wide WiFi deployments and distributed multi-site networks with zero-touch AP provisioning, network-wide visibility and control, cloud-based RF optimization, seamless firmware updates and more – without training or dedicated staff.

High Capacity 802.11n for Dense Environments

Meraki APs are built on enterprise-class 802.11n chipsets, with custom designed antennas, extra CPU and memory resources, and hardware accelerated encryption. This hardware platform, combined with performance features including band steering and voice and video optimization, provides consistent, reliable performance even in crowded auditoriums with over 100 users per access point.

Built-In Enterprise Security and Guest Access

Meraki provides out of the box security that meets the needs for the Fortune 500, yet is easily configured by an IT generalist. Built-in guest access provides Internet access while protecting your LAN from viruses, worms, and unauthorized access. Active Directory integration, network segregation, and firewall rules can be configured in minutes. Advanced features include:

• Application-aware (Layer 7) stateful firewall
• Identity-based group policies
• Intrusion detection and prevention (WIDS/WIPS)
• Built-in NAC with antivirus scanning
• Two factor authentication

Control Applications, Users, and Devices

Meraki is the only wireless LAN to include layer 7 fingerprinting and application QoS. Identify hundreds of applications, from business apps to BitTorrent and YouTube. Prioritize critical apps like VoIP, and limit or block wasteful bandwidth consumption such as P2P file sharing. User fingerprinting with Google-like search allows administrators to easily identify and control individual users, iPads, Androids, and other devices.

Block Netflix, Accelerate VoIP and Secure the CEO's iPad

Meraki is designed for modern, mixed use networks that support mobile devices and web-based applications. Integrated Layer 7 device fingerprinting, traffic shaping, and application firewall services provide complete visibility and control of the devices, users, and applications on your network, while powerful yet easy to configure access policies maintain security and compliance.

Control Clients with Mobile Device Management and a Client Aware Firewall

Pushes policies and applications to the devices on your network, enforcing security best practices, installing updates, and troubleshooting client issues. Configure rich policies with a device-aware firewall, assigning bandwidth controls, VLANs, and firewall rules specifically to iPads, Androids, and other mobile clients. Meraki provides the tools for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) networks and mobility-centric organizations.

Recommended Use Cases

High-Performance Networks

• Provide high-speed access to a large number of clients.
• The highest performance is achieved when each MR58 is connected to a wired backhaul.

Point-to-Multi-Point Mesh

• Cover a large area with a limited number of backhaul connections.
• Multiple MR58s can form a high-speed mesh backbone network that provides service to other Meraki devices, such as the Meraki Indoor or Outdoor.

Long distance point-to-point

• Build a long-distance bridge between two networks
• Two MR58s can establish up to a 20 km link using high-gain antennas

Features:

Dual enterprise class 802.11n radios, up to 600 Mbit/sec

The MR58 features two powerful radios and advanced RF design for enhanced receive sensitivity. Combined with 802.11n technologies including MIMO and beamforming, the MR58 delivers up to 600 Mbit/ sec throughput and up to 50% increased capacity compared to typical rugged enterprise-class 802.11g access points, meaning fewer access points are required for a given deployment. In addition, dual-concurrent 802.11n radios and band steering technology allow the MR58 to automatically serve legacy 802.11b/g clients using the 2.4 GHz radio and newer 802.11n clients using the 5 GHz radio, thus providing maximum speed to all clients.

Centrally Managed from the Cloud

Meraki's award-winning Cloud Controller provides powerful and intuitive centralized management, while eliminating the cost and complexity of traditional on-site wireless controllers. Meraki's Cloud Controller seamlessly manages campus-wide WiFi deployments and distributed multi-site networks, with zero-touch access point provisioning, network-wide visibility and control, cloud-based RF optimization, seamless firmware updates and more. With an intuitive browser-based user interface, Meraki WLANs configure in minutes - not days or weeks - without training or dedicated staff.

Control Applications, Users, and Devices

Meraki is the only wireless LAN to include Layer 7 fingerprinting and application QoS. Identify hundreds of applications, from business apps to BitTorrent and YouTube. Prioritize critical apps like VoIP, and limit or block wasteful bandwidth consumption such as P2P file sharing. Apply policies by device type, automatically assigning VLAN tags, traffic shaping rules, bandwidth limits, and firewall policies to iPads and other device types. And user fingerprinting with Google-like search allows administrators to easily identify and control individual users, iPads, Androids, and other devices.

Guest WiFi

Meraki offers secure, easy to manage guest access out-of-the-box – without extra appliances, licenses, or complex VLAN configurations. Meraki's built-in firewall and DHCP server provide a complete guest WiFi solution, enabling secure, Internet-only access that protects your LAN and other clients from virus or information leaks. Meraki also provides cloud-hosted, customizable splash pages, bandwidth limits, on-the-fly guest logins, and even content filtering, allowing you to customize your guest experience.

Enterprise Security

Meraki provides complete out-of-the-box enterprise class security. Segment wireless users, applications, and devices; secure your network from attacks; and enforce the right policies for each class of users. Meraki's built-in stateful policy firewall, 802.1X/RADIUS support, and native Active Directory integration deliver fine-grained access control, while Meraki's Guest Access Firewall provides secure, Internet-only guest WiFi in just one click. With built-in features like Network Access Control (NAC) and Wireless Intrusion Detection and Prevention (WIDS/WIPS), Meraki enables secure wireless environments without complex setup or systems integration. Meraki WLANs are fully HIPAA and PCI compliant.

High Capacity 802.11n

Meraki's 802.11n APs provide high capacity wireless in dense, demanding environments. Meraki APs are custom-designed for cloud management. Built with enhanced CPU and memory capabilities, Meraki APs deliver rich services including Layer 7 Application QoS and NAC at the network edge.

Teleworker VPN

Meraki's Teleworker VPN solution creates a secure IPsec tunnel from any Internet-connected Meraki wireless access point to your corporate network, providing secure remote access to IP PBX systems, file shares, and internal applications. Teleworker VPN is available on every Meraki 802.11n AP, at no extra cost. Remote APs connect securely and automatically to an easy-to-deploy VMWare-based virtual concentrator at HQ, while split-tunneling only routes internal traffic over the VPN, improving performance and saving bandwidth.

High Performance Mesh Routing

Mesh networking – the ability for APs not wired into the LAN to act as repeaters – is included in every Meraki AP. Mesh allows for two powerful use cases: extending coverage to hard to wire areas, and providing a self-healing network that is resilient to cable and switch failures. Meraki pioneered high performance mesh routing, with behind-the-scene technologies such as multi-radio routing and per-flow analysis that makes Meraki's mesh faster and more reliable.

Device Management

Meraki includes powerful device management tools to control the clients on your network. Centrally manage iOS devices, Windows PCs, and Macs. Set security policies for the iPads, iPhones, and iPods owned by your organization, and centrally manage the applications installed on them, pushing new apps and updates to any number of devices. Control Macs and PCs, tracking inventory, pushing software, and even troubleshooting with built-in remote desktop. Device management is fully integrated available at no additional cost.

Automatic cloud-based RF optimization with spectrum analysis

The MR58's sophisticated, automated RF optimization means that there is no need for the dedicated hardware or 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 Controller then automatically optimizes the MR58's channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings, providing optimal performance even under challenging RF conditions.

Self-configuring, self-optimizing, self-healing

When plugged in, the MR58 automatically connects to the Meraki Enterprise Cloud Controller, downloads its configuration, and joins your 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.

Rugged industrial design

The MR58 is designed and tested for salt spray, vibration, extreme thermal conditions, shock and dust and is IP67-rated, making it ideal for extreme environments. Despite its rugged design, MR58 has a low profile and is easy to deploy.

Low profile, environmentally friendly design

In addition to eliminating excess packaging and documentation, 90% of the access point materials are recyclable. A maximum power draw of only 10.5 watts and a cloud-hosted, multi-tenant controller mean that pollution, material utilization and your electric bill are kept to a minimum.

Technology:

Performance and Capacity

RF Optimization with Spectrum Analysis Meraki Auto RF is a powerful yet completely automated RF optimization system that delivers hassle-free, high-performance Wi-Fi, even under challenging interference conditions. With Auto RF, every access point on the network continuously and automatically monitors its surroundings for any source of interference that could affect Wi-Fi performance. Interference metrics, including data from a powerful spectrum analyzer built into each Meraki AP, are uploaded to the Cloud Controller. Armed with real-time and historical data, the Cloud Controller continually assesses the health of the entire network, dynamically tuning wireless channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings to automatically adapt to changing interference conditions. The result is consistent, reliable network performance. Multi-Radio Mesh Meraki features self configuring, self-optimizing, and self-healing mesh networking technologies. With advanced link selection metrics, multi-channel routing protocols, automatic failure detection, and per-flow multi-gateway support, Meraki APs support high performance mesh operation. Meraki's mesh extends coverage to hard-to-wire areas and provides resiliency to cable and switch failures.

Client Band Steering Meraki automatically optimizes RF spectrum utilization with client band steering. 802.11n clients can operate on either 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz, with the former offering a cleaner, less utilized RF spectrum. Meraki's band steering technology automatically "steers" capable clients to 5 GHz, providing a higher-performance wireless connection with less interference and without sacrificing compatibility for legacy clients or imposing burdens on the end user. High-Density Client Support Meraki is designed for ultra-high density wireless environments. Meraki access points feature hardware-accelerated security, highly optimized packet processing, and extra memory and CPU resources to deliver consistent, reliable performance in dense, challenging environments.

Wireless Security

Network Access Control (NAC) Meraki NAC provides powerful endpoint compliance assessment and enforcement capabilities without requiring any additional hardware, software, or licenses. Wireless clients are evaluated to determine whether they are protected by antivirus software. Compliant clients are then allowed onto the network while others sent to a quarantine and remediation area. Fine-grained access control policies are enforced via Meraki's integrated policy firewall, enabling identity-based access control policies for network resources. Unlike many NAC solutions, no LAN reconfiguration or integration is required. Stateful Firewall with User and Group Policies Meraki's wireless APs feature an integrated stateful policy firewall. This firewall enables powerful security features, including LAN isolation, which blocks clients from accessing internal LAN resources and prevents peer-to-peer traffic — critical for preventing the spread of viruses and worms. Meraki's firewall also provides fine-grained identity-based access control policies. Apply VLAN tags, access restrictions, and bandwidth limits on a per-user or per-group basis. Access control policies are created quickly and easily over the web, even in distributed environments or large-scale campus deployments. Meraki's policy firewall integrates seamlessly with Active Directory and RADIUS environments. WPA2-Enterprise/802.1X, RADIUS Authentication Meraki secures enterprise networks with standards-based WPA2 Enterprise security. Integrating with a RADIUS-compatible directory server such as Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP, Meraki enables scalable, fine-grained access control and encryption, enabling users to log in with their unique username and password. Meraki's RADIUS integration also provides advanced capabilities such as distributed authentication testing and group-based access control policies.

Guest Access with LAN Protection Meraki builds in secure, Internet-only access for guests and visitors. Meraki's stateful firewall protects your network, blocking access to the LAN and preventing the spread of viruses and worms. Guest access can be customized with expiring logins, splash pages, bandwidth limits, adult content filtering and more. Native Active Directory Integration Meraki enables users to authenticate natively agains an Active Directory server, without an intermediate RADIUS server. This eliminates the need to configure Microsoft NPS, reducing complexity and speeding deployment. Native AD integration also eliminates RADIUS proxy hierarchies and reduces user error in multi-domain environments by eliminating the need for users to include a domain with their username. Rogue AP Detection Meraki provides rich out-of-the-box rogue AP detection, protecting the network from unauthorized wireless access points that may compromise network security. Meraki automatically detects rogue APs, identifying their IP address, VLAN, manufacturer, and model. Rogue detection includes network-wide visualization, email alerts, and reporting. Teleworker VPN Securely extend corporate network resources to teleworkers' wireless and wired clients with built-in VPN. Provide secure access to file shares, IP PBX systems, and internal applications. Connect VoIP phones from home offices, wirelessly or with an accessory Ethernet port. Enforce policies at the teleworker edge, and secure traffic with IPsec VPN technology. Meraki's VMWare-based virtual concentrator appliance eliminates the cost and complexity of hardware controllers or concentrators.

Application and User Control

Layer 7 Application QoS Limit BitTorrent, gaming, and other recreational traffic while prioritizing business-critical apps, voice, and video with Meraki's integrated layer 7 application traffic shaping. Meraki wireless APs feature an integrated traffic analysis and QoS engine. Layer 7 fingerprinting technology goes beyond simple hostnames and ports, identifying evasive, encrypted and encapsulated applications including P2P. Prevent recreational applications from wasting bandwidth, throttle background traffic such as software updates, and improve the user experience of real-time apps. Cloud-based application signatures are always up to date, accurately identifying hundreds of applications automatically. Client Location Services Meraki's Client Location Services allow administrators to accurately locate wireless clients quickly and easily on a custom floor plan or map without requiring any additional hardware, software, or licenses. Client Location Services operates by intelligently triangulating client location using the signal strength of multiple access points that "see" the client. Location can be determined with as few as three access points, making Client Location Services equally suited to small branches and large campuses. Advanced triangulation techniques employ calibrated weighted averages and AP selection algorithms to ensure accuracy. Non-WiFi clients can also be tracked with Meraki Enterprise networks in conjunction with 3rd party asset tag tracking solutions from Meraki technology partners such as Ekahau Real-Time Location Services. Splash Pages, Walled Garden Meraki includes easy-to-deploy splash page support, wherein clients are shown a particular web page before clicking through (or authenticating) to access the network. Meraki includes pre-built splash pages that can be completely customized. Meraki also supports walled gardens, enabling unauthenticated users to access a set of resources before authenticating.

Layer 7 User Fingerprinting Meraki's layer 7 traffic inspection engine gleans identifying information from clients as they use the network, detecting username, operating system, device type, etc. This data is logged in a secure cloud-hosted database, enabling network administrators to look up clients easily with a Google-like search interface. Simply search for "Joe's iPad" to find a particular device, which then can be analyzed, troubleshooted, and controlled. Adult Content Filtering Meraki's wireless LAN includes a DNS-based adult content filter. Enabled with a single click, this filter is ideal for blocking objectionable content on guest networks. Fine-grained CIPA-compliant content filtering is available via Meraki's MX-series router/firewall product line. User and Group Bandwidth Controls Easily set per-user bandwidth limits with a simple drag of a slider, preventing a single client from hogging the network. When used with Meraki's group policy firewall, bandwidth limits are automatically assigned based on a user's identity, enforcing different bandwidth limits for different classes of users.

Cloud-Based Management

Zero-Touch AP Provisioning When first connected, Meraki APs automatically establish a secure connection to the Meraki Cloud Controller, from which they pull their configuration, optimize for RF performance, and begin to operate. Meraki APs can be deployed with zero manual configuration. Deploy large networks quickly and cost effectively, and extend coverage to remote branches without on-site IT. Multi-Site Management Meraki's Cloud Controller is ideal for distributed deployments. Centrally manage dozens, hundreds, and even thousands of branches, right out of the box. Rapidly deploy new sites without on-premise IT. Push configuration changes and policies across any number of branches with a single click. Purpose-built tools make managing distributed networks a breeze. Seamless Firmware Updates Firmware updates are delivered seamlessly from the cloud. When firmware updates are available, an administrator simply schedules an appropriate time for APs to download and install the new version. The APs automatically verify successful installation, and they simply fall back to their previous version if an error is found. This eliminates compatibility matrices, insecure and out of date firmware, and time consuming manual updates in both campus and distributed branch deployments. Monitoring and Alerts Meraki APs are automatically monitored 24x7 from the cloud. Should an issue arise - including upstream network failures like cut cables, switch failures, ISP outages, etc - the Cloud Controller will alert administrators of the issue, which can be diagnosed via the Cloud Controller's powerful remote tools.

Real-Time Remote Diagnostic Tools Meraki provides real-time visibility and control via the web, from client usage and signal strength, to WAN health tests and spectrum analysis. Operating over Meraki's real-time tunnel to the cloud, remote tools provide responsive, feature rich network management with the simplicity of a web browser, eliminating ssh tunnels, serial cables, and airplane trips to troubleshoot remote branches. Searchable Event Log Meraki's event log captures fine-grained network events (802.11, WPA, 802.1X, DHCP, ARP, DNS, etc.) in a secure, cloud-based database. Indexed for rapid search, this event log provides powerful troubleshooting and analysis capabilities, even in remote sites or large-scale deployments. Summary Reports In addition to powering rich real-time diagnostics and search, Meraki assembles network usage into an insightful report. Identify application usage, problematic clients, and hotspots. Understand device trends, including iPad, smartphone, and other device usage. Demonstrate the success of the wireless investment and monitor change over time. VPN Tunnel Establishment When deployed in a teleworker VPN configuration, Meraki APs utilize the cloud to automatically discover the concentrator at HQ, to traverse firewalls and NATs, and to negotiate sessions. VPN sessions therefore require zero configuration — a true plug and play experience for end users and IT administrators alike.

Technical Specifications:

MR58 Specifications
Radio	Three 802.11 a/b/g/n radios Auto-selection of optimal 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequencies Max radio rate 300 Mbit/s Connect, transmit, and receive on all three radios 2.4 GHz 22 dBm peak transmission power 5 GHz 21 dBm peak transmission power
Interfaces	Two 10/100 Mbps auto-crossover Ethernet ports Six external N-type connectors Signal strength LEDs
802.11n Capabilities	2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams Maximal ratio combining (MRC) Beamforming 20 and 40 MHz channels Packet aggregation Cyclic shift diversity (CSD) support
Security	Integrated policy firewall (Identity Policy Manager) 24x7 Wireless Intrusion Detection Guest isolation WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X TKIP and AES encryption VLAN tagging (802.1q)
Quality of Service	Wireless Quality of Service (WMM/802.11e) Advanced Power Save (U-APSD) DSCP (802.1p)
Typical Outdoor Range	Refer to Meraki Range Calculator
Power	Power over Ethernet: 802.3af compatible Power consumption: 12.8 W max; 7.5 W typical Power over Ethernet adapter available separately
Mounting	Mounts to walls and horizontal and vertical poles Mounting hardware included
LED Indicators	4 signal strength 1 Ethernet connectivity 1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
Physical Security	Security screw included Kensington lock hard point Anti-tamper cable bay Concealed mount plate
Physical Dimensions	9.8" x 10" x 3.1" (250mm x 260mm x 80mm) not including mount Weight: 3.8 lb (1.7 kg)
Environment	Operating temperature: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) IP-65 environmental rating (sealed against water and dust)
Regulatory	FCC (USA) IC (Canada) CE (Europe) with DFS C-Tick (Australia) Max transmission power is decreased for certain geographies to comply with regulatory requirements
Certifications	Wi-Fi Alliance
Warranty	1 year hardware warranty included

Note: Meraki Enterprise Cloud Controller license required.

Meraki MR58 has the following features:

MR58 Front View

Antennas and Ports
R1 and R2 (blue) are 5GHz radios for mesh or client communication. Each radio has two external N-type connectors. R3 (Green) is a 2.4GHz radio primarily used for client communication. However, it can also communicate with Meraki 2.4Ghz access points. This radio has two external N-type connectors.

Network Design Guide:

The Meraki MR58 is a device designed for large scale wireless deployments, spanning long distance point to point installations to high density environments with an larger number of users. It can be deployed in a number of scenarios to bring WiFi areas to hard to reach places or distribute a broadband connection over a large area. Combined with Meraki's Hosted Controller, customers can now build and manage networks at incredible TCO's that were previously not possible.

What Makes Meraki Networks Different

Simple Network Design
Whether in a point to point or a point to multi-point deployment, the MR58 provides an access point, gateway, and mesh repeater all in one device without having to deploy multiple devices at one installation.

Fast Speed
The MR58 uses 3 802.11n radios, allowing for client access and backhaul at line rates up to 300Mbps.

Exceptional Security
The MR58, like all Meraki devices, uses military grade link encryption algorithms to keep data safe while traveling over backhaul or through the mesh. With our Hosted Controller, Meraki automatically handles network management by default, allowing you to focus on your business rather than worrying about systems administration.

Powerful Hosted Controller
The MR58 is supported by Meraki's Hosted Controller, which takes the complexity out of configuring, monitoring, and maintaining your wireless network. It handles complex functions like frequency planning on a network-wide scale, and provides a central location for you to manage your network.

A few features of the Meraki Hosted Controller include:

• Automatic Frequency Planning
• Advanced User Management
• QOS and Bandwidth Throttling
• Network Diagnostics
• Real Time Network Statistics
• Simple Security configuration
• Guest/Private Network configuration

MR58: The 802.11n Rugged Mesh Access Point

The MR58 is a wireless Meraki device containing 3 802.11n radios which acts as a mesh repeater for other Meraki devices in the area, an access point for client devices, and a backhaul capable device.

802.11n
The 802.11n technology in the MR58 provides up to 300Mbps line rates allowing for more clients and faster links than traditional backhaul equipment. The MR58 provides clients with additional range through advanced beam forming technology as well as increased throughput over 802.11 using advanced features channel bonding and packet aggregation.

Connect over long distances
The MR58 equipped with Meraki's Sector Antennas or 3rd party directional antennas can extend WiFi networks over long distance links. The MR58 has two Ethernet ports for uplink and client access. It automatically detects an internet connection and can operate as an internet gateway or as a repeater.

Deployment Model #1: 802.11n for high performance

The MR58 is an ideal solution for customers looking to develop high speed high capacity wireless networks. It delivers higher speeds to the end-users than b/g radio devices if the end-users have 802.11n clients. Network users can typically expect a two to three fold performance increase over b/g devices.

Recommended deployments with high bandwidth needs include universities, corporate campuses, student housing, and multiple dwelling units (MDU). To achieve maximum performance we recommend using only MR58s in your network and have at least one MR58 connected to a high bandwidth connection to the internet.

The MR58 is particularlly well designed for use in high performance Point to Multipoint deployments, allowing you to extend the reach of your network without having to lay wires or invest in additional network drops. Applications that these deployment scenarios are appropriate for include:

• Backhaul for several Remote Sites
• Deliver more throughput to particular location
• Provide a secure stand alone network
• Target a few subscribers over a large area

In this deployment scenario, multiple MR58's are deployed to provide high throughput coverage over a large area. This architecture is depicted below:

In this deployment, one MR58 device (node A) is connected to the internet and acts as a gateway device for other MR58s and other outdoor Meraki devices as well as an access points for any clients in the area.

All other MR58 devices in this deployment scenario should utilize sector and high gain directional antennas and be aimed at node A. This high gain directional antenna significantly boosts the signal.

The sector antenna ensures that all the backhaul links in this network are using 5 GHz spectrum. This spectrum is unlicensed in many countries and primarily used for backhaul; the sector antenna amplifies the signal across the link and blocks out other noise in the area. Using 5 GHz for backhaul like this is preferable to 2 GHz because it does not interfere with any other client connections in the area and can operate simultaneously to any other downstream connections in your network.

The MR58 is an ideal solution for networks with a significant number of users that have heavy bandwidth requirements like universities or corporate compuese. It delivers higher speeds to the end-users than b/g radio devices if the end-users have 802.11n clients. Network users can typically expect a two to three times performance increase over b/g devices.

Clients can connect directly to the MR58's using the 802.11 b/g 2.4 GHz radio, which is connected to a Omni-directional antenna. For those without 11n clients, the MR58 offers investment protection. All end user devices will have 11n clients in the near further (assume 2-4 years). For example, all current Mac's are 802.11n clients.

Deployment Model #2: Point to Multi-point + Mesh

The MR58 is designed for use in large mesh deployments, allowing you to dramatically reduce the number of gateways and extend the reach of your network without having to lay wires or invest in additional network drops. Applications that these deployment scenarios are appropriate for include:

• Provide backhaul for large city scale deployments
• Deliver more throughput to a particular location
• Reach remote AP clusters
• Cover subscribers over a large area

In this deployment scenario, multiple MR58's are deployed to provide high throughput coverage over a large area and are used as gateway devices for other Meraki Outdoor products. This architecture is depicted below:

In this deployment, one MR58 device (node A) is connected to the internet and acts as a gateway device for other MR58s and other outdoor Meraki devices as well as an access points for any clients in the area.

All other MR58 devices in this deployment scenario should utilize sector or high gain directional antennas and be aimed at node A. This high gain directional antenna significantly boosts the signal, and allows the MR58 to act as a gateway for other Meraki Outdoor devices.

Sector or directional antennas ensure that all the backhaul links in this network operate at the 5 GHz frequency and do not interfere with other client or mesh traffic, allowing the backhaul to operate simultaneously with any other traffic in your network without interfering. The directional antenna amplifies the signal across the backhaul links and blocks out other noise in the area.

In this deployment scenario, the MR58 can replace expensive network drops and dramatically reduce the Operational Expenses for maintaining a network.

Deployment Model #3: Point to Point

The MR58, coupled with a high gain directional antenna, was designed for applications that require long distance and high throughput. Some use cases include:

• High throughput connection for voice, video, or data
• Backhaul for an Access Network
• Reach remote AP clusters
• Provide a secure stand alone network
• Remote security surveillance

These applications all involve bringing network access from one place to another. In this scenario, the backbone can use the directional antenna to amplify and focus the link's signal at both ends and shut out other interference. 5 GHz links also allow the MR58 to operate a point to point backhaul link without interfering with any local 802.11 traffic operating at 2.4 GHz. A typical deployment is pictured below.

Requirements for deployment:

• Availability and height of mounting location
• Line of sight between mounting locations
• Power availability at both mounting locations (MR58 supports POE, which runs up to 300m)
• Network availability at mounting location

Compare 802.11n Access Points:

	MR62	MR66	MR58
Usage	Rugged/outdoor WLAN, outdoor campuses, industrial	Rugged/outdoor WLAN, outdoor campuses, industrial, point to point links	Rugged/outdoor WLAN, outdoor campuses, industrial, point to point links, backhaul
Radio specification	1 x 802.11b/g/n radio 300 Mbit/sec max rate 2x2 MIMO, beamforming	1 x 802.11b/g/n radio 1 x 802.11a/n radio 600 Mbit/sec max rate 2x2 MIMO, beamforming	1 x 802.11b/g/n radios 2 x 802.11a/n radios 900 Mbit/sec max rate 2x2 MIMO, beamforming
Interface	1 x Gigabit Ethernet port	1 x Gigabit Ethernet port	2 x 100 Mbps Auto-Crossover Ethernet ports
Power	802.3af Power over Ethernet	802.3af Power over Ethernet	802.3af Power over Ethernet
Physical design	Rugged industrial design Water and dust sealed (IP67 rated) Vibration and shock tested	Rugged industrial design Water and dust sealed (IP67 rated) Vibration and shock tested	Rugged industrial design Water and dust sealed (IP65 rated) Vibration and shock tested
Performance features	Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption	Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption High-density support Band-steering	Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption High-density support Band-steering
Mesh networking	Basic mesh	High performance multi-radio mesh	Highest performance multi-radio mesh

Documentation:

Download the Meraki MR58 Datasheet (PDF).