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Meraki MR53-HW | Meraki MR53 Wi-Fi 5 Dual-Band Access Point, 4x4 MU-MIMO, 2.5G Uplink

MR53-HW

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Description

The Meraki MR53-HW is a cloud-managed 802.11ac Wave 2 access point designed for high-density enterprise environments including offices, schools, hospitals, and hotels. With 4x4 MU-MIMO support and dual-concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios delivering up to 2.5 Gbps aggregate throughput, it excels in performance-critical wireless deployments. The integrated third radio provides automated RF optimization and WIDS/WIPS, while a fourth radio enables Bluetooth Low Energy scanning and beaconing for location-based services.

Features

802.11ac Wave 2 with 4x4 MU-MIMO for simultaneous multi-client transmission
- Dual-concurrent radios: 5 GHz (4x4:4, 80/160 MHz) and 2.4 GHz (4x4:4, 40 MHz)
- Aggregate throughput up to 2.5 Gbps with multigigabit uplink support
- Dedicated scanning radio for automated RF optimization and WIDS/WIPS
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy radio for beaconing and location analytics
- Transmit beamforming and maximal ratio combining (MRC) for extended range and improved performance
- Link aggregation support across dual Ethernet uplinks
- 100% cloud-managed with zero-touch provisioning via Meraki Dashboard
- AES hardware-based encryption and WPA2-Enterprise authentication
- 802.1X and Active Directory integration for secure employee access
- Guest isolation and customizable splash page for visitor networks
- Application-aware traffic shaping and QoS (WMM, 802.1p, DSCP)
- Automated firmware updates delivered seamlessly via the cloud
- Layer 7 firewall with application visibility and control
- Network-wide visibility with real-time monitoring and alerts
- PCI compliance reporting for secure retail and hospitality deployments
- Integration with Meraki Systems Manager for MDM/EMM policy enforcement
- Advanced analytics including client density, usage, and location tracking
- Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) for VoIP optimization
- Flexible mounting options for wall, ceiling, or table placement

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5)
- Radio Configuration: Dual-concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 4x4:4 MIMO with four spatial streams
- Maximum Aggregate Frame Rate: 2.5 Gbps (up to 1,733 Mbps @ 5 GHz, 800 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz)
- MU-MIMO: Multi-User MIMO support for simultaneous client transmission
- Channel Width: 5 GHz up to 80 MHz (160 MHz capable), 2.4 GHz up to 40 MHz
- Uplink Ports: 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+), 1x Gigabit Ethernet (PoE) with link aggregation support
- Additional Radios: Dedicated third radio for WIDS/WIPS and RF optimization, fourth radio for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) scanning and beaconing
- Power Consumption: 21W maximum
- Power Options: 802.3at PoE+, 12V DC power input
- Dimensions: 268.2mm (W) x 162mm (D) x 38.8mm (H)
- Weight: 840g (29.63 oz)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Humidity: 5-95% non-condensing
- Antenna: Internal omni-directional antennas
- Security: AES hardware encryption, WPA2-Enterprise, 802.1X, Active Directory integration
- Management: 100% cloud-managed via Meraki Dashboard
- Mounting: Wall, ceiling, and table mounting options with included bracket
- Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 802.11e (QoS), 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11k, WMM, DSCP

FAQs

Q: Does the MR53-HW require a license to operate?
A: Yes, the MR53-HW requires a Meraki Enterprise license for cloud management, monitoring, and ongoing firmware updates. The hardware ships unclaimed and licenses are purchased separately in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10-year terms.

Q: What is the advantage of the dedicated third and fourth radios?
A: The third radio continuously scans the RF environment to provide automated channel selection, power optimization, and real-time wireless intrusion detection/prevention (WIDS/WIPS) without impacting client performance. The fourth radio enables Bluetooth Low Energy beaconing and scanning for location analytics and proximity-based applications.

Q: Can the MR53 support link aggregation on its uplink ports?
A: Yes, the two Ethernet ports can be configured for link aggregation to maximize backhaul capacity and eliminate potential bottlenecks created by high-throughput 802.11ac Wave 2 traffic, especially useful in high-density deployments.

Q: What environments is the MR53 best suited for?
A: The MR53 is ideal for high-density, performance-critical indoor environments such as corporate offices, universities, hospitals, retail stores, and hotels where multiple concurrent users require reliable high-speed wireless access and advanced RF management.

Q: How is the MR53 deployed and managed?
A: The MR53 is zero-touch deployed via the cloud-based Meraki Dashboard. Simply connect power and network, and the AP automatically registers to your Dashboard account, downloads its configuration, and joins the network. All management, monitoring, firmware updates, and troubleshooting are performed remotely through the intuitive browser-based interface.

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