Meraki MR28-HW | Meraki MR28 Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band Access Point, 1.5 Gbps

Q: Does the MR28 require a license to operate?
A: Yes, the MR28 requires a Cisco Meraki MR Enterprise or Advanced license for cloud management, technical support, firmware updates, and access to all features. Licenses are sold separately on a per-device, per-year basis in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10-year terms.

Q: What deployment scenarios is the MR28 best suited for?
A: The MR28 is ideal for small to medium-density environments such as small offices, retail stores, cafes, training rooms, and branch locations. For high-density deployments like lecture halls or large open offices, consider higher-end models like the MR44 or MR46.

Q: Can the MR28 be powered without PoE?
A: Yes, if your switch does not support 802.3af PoE, you can use the compatible Cisco MA-PWR-30W power adapter. Note that only MA-PWR-30W-XX adapters (with region-specific suffixes AU, EU, CN, UK, US) are compatible with the MR28.

Q: How is the MR28 managed and configured?
A: The MR28 is managed entirely through the Meraki cloud dashboard via a web browser. When plugged in, it automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the network. No on-site IT staff or manual configuration is required.

Q: What security features does the MR28 include?
A: The MR28 offers enterprise-grade security including WPA3 and WPA2-Enterprise authentication, AES hardware encryption, 802.1X and Active Directory integration, integrated Layer 7 firewall, wireless intrusion detection and prevention with Air Marshal, guest isolation, and PCI compliance reporting.