Cisco Meraki MR20 Cloud-Managed Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Access Point

The Cisco MR20-HW is a cloud-managed access point that brings steady Wi-Fi 5 coverage to cafés, retail shops, small offices, and branch classrooms. Because it operates on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and supports 802.11ac Wave 2 with MU-MIMO, the unit can serve many phones, laptops, and tablets at once without forcing each device to wait in line.

Across the two radios the access point delivers a combined throughput of up to 1.3 Gbps, giving staff the bandwidth to stream video, run point-of-sale systems, and back up files at the same time. An internal Gigabit Ethernet port that accepts PoE+ allows power and data to travel through one cable, so the device can be placed wherever the signal is needed most, whether on a ceiling tile or a wall near customers.

All configuration and day-to-day monitoring happen in the Meraki cloud dashboard. From any browser an administrator can create SSIDs, set bandwidth limits, or see which client is using the most data. The platform also pushes firmware updates automatically, so new security patches arrive without late-night maintenance windows.

Security is handled with enterprise-grade protocols, including AES encryption and support for WPA and WPA2. For a school that needs content filtering or a boutique hotel that wants to separate guest traffic from back-office systems, network-wide policies can be applied with a few clicks.

Installation requires only basic tools. Mount the access point, plug in the PoE+ cable, claim the device in the dashboard, and the network is live. From there, 24/7 cloud monitoring sends alerts if a cable is unplugged or if radio interference rises, allowing quick action before users notice an issue.

• Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) with MU-MIMO for efficient multi-device performance
• Aggregate throughput up to 1.3 Gbps: 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 866 Mbps on 5 GHz
• Single RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE+ input simplifies cabling
• Cloud-based configuration, monitoring, and automatic firmware updates
• Enterprise security featuring AES encryption plus WPA and WPA2 support
• Internal antennas provide 5.3 dBi to 5.6 dBi gain for balanced coverage
• Installs on a wall or ceiling with included mounting hardware