Meraki MR86: Outdoor access point, external antennas, SKUs and licence

In short

A 4x4 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point for busy outdoor spaces, with four dual-band N-type antenna ports and a 2.5 Gbps multigigabit uplink. A dedicated scanning radio handles security and RF analytics while the client radios serve users. Used for stadiums, campuses and large public areas, including with the Cisco stadium patch antenna. Add the MR86, 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), 4x4:4 MU-MIMO, OFDMA
Aggregate frame rate	Up to 3.0 Gbps (2,402 Mbps 5 GHz + 574 Mbps 2.4 GHz)
Radios	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz client radios, dual-band WIDS/WIPS and analytics scanning radio, BLE radio
Antennas	External, 4x dual-band N-type; compatible MA-ANT-20/25/27 and AIR-ANT2513P4M-N= (not included)
Ethernet	1x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T multigigabit (RJ45)
Power	802.3at PoE required, 30 W max; injector sold separately
Environment	IP67; -40 °C to 55 °C
Dimensions and weight	300 x 153 x 55 mm; 1.5 kg
Mounting	Wall and pole mounting hardware included
Warranty	1 year hardware warranty with advance replacement

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Order codes

SKU	Description
MR86-HW	Meraki MR86 Cloud Managed 802.11ax AP (single worldwide hardware SKU; no regional variants)

Licences for the MR86

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-ANT-20	Meraki dual-band omni antennas, 4/7 dBi, N-type, set of two; for MR76 and MR86 (two sets populate all four ports)
MA-ANT-25	Meraki dual-band patch antenna, 8/6.5 dBi; for MR76 (one) and MR86 (two per AP)
MA-ANT-27	Meraki dual-band sector antenna, 9/12 dBi; for MR76 (one) and MR86 (two per AP)
AIR-ANT2513P4M-N=	Cisco 4-port dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) polarisation-diverse patch array antenna, 13 dBi, N connectors; antenna cables ordered separately (four needed). Non-self-identifying version (AIR-ANT2513P4M-NS= is the self-identifying one). Fits MR86 and CW9177E.
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
MA-MNT-MR-16	Meraki mounting kit: replacement mount for MR76, MR86 and CW9163E (supplied with those APs); Cisco also lists it for CW9177I (horizontal) and CW9177D/E (vertical wall or pole)
MA-MNT-ANT-6	Meraki replacement mounting kit for outdoor antennas MA-ANT-21/23/25/27
AIR-CAB005LL-N=	Cisco 5 ft low-loss (LMR-400) antenna extension cable, N plug to right-angle N plug.
AIR-CAB010LL-N=	Cisco 10 ft low-loss (LMR-400) antenna extension cable, N plug to right-angle N plug.
AIR-ACC245LA-N	Cisco lightning arrestor with N-type connectors, for coaxial antenna cable runs to MR76/MR86 external antennas.

Datasheet and ordering

Full specifications are in the Cisco Meraki MR86 datasheet.

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Frequently asked questions

What licence does the Meraki MR86 need?

The MR86 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 MR86?

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Is the Meraki MR86 still on sale?

Yes. The MR86 is part of the current Cisco Meraki range.

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