Meraki MR78: Outdoor access point, integrated antennas, SKUs and licen

In short

An entry-level 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point with built-in omni antennas in a compact IP67 housing. It runs on 802.3af PoE or a 12 V DC input and mounts to walls, solid ceilings or poles. A straightforward way to extend secure, cloud-managed Wi-Fi to patios, entrances and small outdoor areas. Add the MR78, its licence and accessories to your basket and we will quote.

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Key specifications

Specification	Detail
Wi-Fi standard	802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2x2:2 MU-MIMO, OFDMA
Aggregate frame rate	Up to 1.5 Gbps (1,201 Mbps 5 GHz + 286 Mbps 2.4 GHz)
Radios	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz client radios, BLE 5 radio
Antennas	Internal omni, 5.4 dBi (2.4 GHz) / 6 dBi (5 GHz)
Ethernet	1x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45)
Power	802.3af PoE (15 W max) or 12 V DC input; injector/adapter sold separately
Environment	IP67; -20 °C to 55 °C operating
Dimensions and weight	245 x 115 x 30 mm; 0.45 kg
Mounting	Mount cradle with level included; wall, ceiling or pole (straps not included)
Warranty	1 year hardware warranty with advance replacement

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Order codes

SKU	Description
MR78-HW	Meraki MR78 Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP (single worldwide hardware SKU; no regional variants)

Licences for the MR78

SKU	Tier	Term	Description
LIC-ENT-1YR	MR Enterprise	1 year	Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 1 year, one per AP
LIC-ENT-3YR	MR Enterprise	3 years	Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 3 years, one per AP
LIC-ENT-5YR	MR Enterprise	5 years	Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 5 years, one per AP
LIC-ENT-7YR	MR Enterprise	7 years	Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 7 years, one per AP
LIC-ENT-10YR	MR Enterprise	10 years	Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 10 years, one per AP
LIC-MR-ADV-1Y	MR Advanced	1 year	Meraki MR Advanced licence, 1 year, one per AP
LIC-MR-ADV-3Y	MR Advanced	3 years	Meraki MR Advanced licence, 3 years, one per AP
LIC-MR-ADV-5Y	MR Advanced	5 years	Meraki MR Advanced licence, 5 years, one per AP
LIC-MR-UPGR-1Y	MR Upgrade	1 year	Meraki MR Upgrade licence (MR Enterprise to MR Advanced), 1 year, one per AP; added on top of existing MR Enterprise licences, not standalone
LIC-MR-UPGR-3Y	MR Upgrade	3 years	Meraki MR Upgrade licence (MR Enterprise to MR Advanced), 3 years, one per AP; added on top of existing MR Enterprise licences, not standalone
LIC-MR-UPGR-5Y	MR Upgrade	5 years	Meraki MR Upgrade licence (MR Enterprise to MR Advanced), 5 years, one per AP; added on top of existing MR Enterprise licences, not standalone
LIC-MR-ADV-1D	MR Advanced		Meraki MR Advanced licence, 1 day, for per-device licensing (PDL) true-ups only
LIC-MR-UPGR-1D	MR Upgrade		Meraki MR Upgrade licence, 1 day, for per-device licensing (PDL) true-ups only
LIC-MR-E	Essentials		Meraki MR Essentials subscription licence, one per AP (MR and CW916x-MR APs); term set by the subscription
LIC-MR-A	Advantage		Meraki MR Advantage subscription licence, one per AP (MR and CW916x-MR APs); term set by the subscription
LIC-CW-E	Essentials		Cisco Wireless Essentials unified subscription licence, one per AP; term set by the subscription. Required tier family for Wi-Fi 7 (CW917x) APs; Meraki also maps LIC-CW to older MR APs
LIC-CW-A	Advantage		Cisco Wireless Advantage unified subscription licence, one per AP; term set by the subscription. Required tier family for Wi-Fi 7 (CW917x) APs; Meraki also maps LIC-CW to older MR APs

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Accessories

SKU	Description
MA-INJ-4	Meraki MR 802.3at PoE injector, worldwide unit (power cord not included; order MA-PWR-CORD-UK for the UK). Replaced the regional MA-INJ-4-XX SKUs
MA-INJ-6	Meraki multigigabit 802.3bt PoE injector, 60 W, up to 10 Gbps, worldwide unit (power cord not included; order MA-PWR-CORD-UK for the UK)
MA-PWR-CORD-UK	Meraki AC power cord, UK plug, 1.8 m (6 ft). Not included in the box: order one for each Meraki switch, appliance, power adapter or PoE injector that ships without a cord

Datasheet and ordering

Full specifications are in the Cisco Meraki MR78 datasheet.

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Frequently asked questions

What licence does the Meraki MR78 need?

The MR78 needs a Meraki licence for its product type to run in the dashboard. The licence codes that apply are listed on this page by tier and term; we confirm the right licensing model for your organisation at quote.

How do I get a quote for the Meraki MR78?

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Is the Meraki MR78 still on sale?

Yes. The MR78 is part of the current Cisco Meraki range.

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