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Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi heatmap planner: AP placement and coverage forecast
Upload your floor plan, mark the walls and see where Cisco Meraki access points give you the signal you need. The planner covers 25 Cisco Meraki models: 8 Wi-Fi 5, 9 Wi-Fi 6, 4 Wi-Fi 6E, 4 Wi-Fi 7.
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Cisco Meraki models in the planner
| Model | Wi-Fi generation | Bands (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| MR20 | Wi-Fi 5 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR28 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR30H | Wi-Fi 5 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR33 | Wi-Fi 5 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR36 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR36H | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR42 | Wi-Fi 5 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR42E | Wi-Fi 5 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR44 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR45 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR46 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR46E | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR52 | Wi-Fi 5 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR53 | Wi-Fi 5 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR53E | Wi-Fi 5 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR55 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR56 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 / 5 |
| MR57 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.4 / 5 / 6 |
| CW9162I | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.4 / 5 / 6 |
| CW9164I | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.4 / 5 / 6 |
| CW9166I | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.4 / 5 / 6 |
| CW9172I | Wi-Fi 7 | 2.4 / 5 / 6 |
| CW9172H | Wi-Fi 7 | 2.4 / 5 / 6 |
| CW9176I | Wi-Fi 7 | 2.4 / 5 / 6 |
| CW9178I | Wi-Fi 7 | 2.4 / 5 / 6 |
Checked specifications for Cisco Meraki
15 of 25 Cisco Meraki models have been checked against the manufacturer's datasheet or spec page, or against a retailer listing that quotes it. Streams and peak antenna gain below are the manufacturer's published figures; the planner derives transmit power, throughput and client capacity from them. Last review: 9 October 2026.
| Model | Wi-Fi | Streams 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz | Peak gain dBi 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR20 | Wi-Fi 5 | 2 / 2 / — | 5.6 / 5.3 / — | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| MR36 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2 / 2 / — | 5.4 / 6 / — | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| MR36H | Wi-Fi 6 | 2 / 2 / — | 5.4 / 6 / — | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| MR42 | Wi-Fi 5 | 3 / 3 / — | 5 / 5.5 / — | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| MR44 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2 / 4 / — | 5.1 / 5.9 / — | Retailer listing quoting the vendor |
| MR45 | Wi-Fi 6 | 4 / 4 / — | 5.4 / 6 / — | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| MR46 | Wi-Fi 6 | 4 / 4 / — | 5.4 / 6 / — | Retailer listing quoting the vendor |
| MR52 | Wi-Fi 5 | 4 / 4 / — | 5.5 / 6.2 / — | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| MR53 | Wi-Fi 5 | 4 / 4 / — | 5.5 / 6.2 / — | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| MR55 | Wi-Fi 6 | 4 / 8 / — | 5.4 / 6 / — | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| MR56 | Wi-Fi 6 | 4 / 8 / — | 5.4 / 6 / — | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| MR57 | Wi-Fi 6E | 4 / 4 / 4 | 4.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| CW9162I | Wi-Fi 6E | 2 / 2 / 2 | 4 / 5 / 5 | Retailer listing quoting the vendor |
| CW9172I | Wi-Fi 7 | 2 / 2 / 2 | 4 / 5 / 6 | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
| CW9178I | Wi-Fi 7 | 4 / 4 / 4 | 4 / 5 / 6 | Vendor datasheet or spec page |
Among the checked models the widest 5 GHz radio is 8 spatial streams (MR55, MR56). More streams raise the data rate a single client can reach and the capacity of the access point, but they do not extend range by themselves; antenna gain and transmit power set the range.
Not yet checked, so the planner marks them est.: MR28, MR30H, MR33, MR42E, MR46E, MR53E, CW9164I, CW9166I, CW9172H, CW9176I. Treat their numbers as family-level estimates and confirm the datasheet before buying.
How to plan a Cisco Meraki network
- Upload a PNG, JPG or WebP floor plan and set its scale.
- Choose the design band and a minimum RSSI. About -65 dBm suits voice and video.
- Draw glass, drywall, brick, concrete and lift-core walls.
- Select Cisco Meraki and calculate. The tool recommends a model and quantity from your floor size, clients and throughput.
- Move access points on the map, then export the AP list or a report.
Questions about Cisco Meraki planning
Does the planner support Cisco Meraki access points?
Yes. It includes 25 Cisco Meraki models (8 Wi-Fi 5, 9 Wi-Fi 6, 4 Wi-Fi 6E, 4 Wi-Fi 7). Pick the brand and let the tool recommend a model and quantity, or enter your own model mix.
Can I plan 6 GHz coverage with Cisco Meraki?
Yes, for 8 of the 25 models listed here: MR57, CW9162I, CW9164I, CW9166I, CW9172I, CW9172H, CW9176I, CW9178I.
Where do the Cisco Meraki specs in the planner come from?
15 of 25 Cisco Meraki models are checked against the vendor datasheet or spec page; the rest use Cisco Meraki's family specification and are marked est. in the planner. The planner turns Wi-Fi generation, spatial streams and antenna gain into transmit power, throughput and client capacity for the band and channel width you choose. Check the current datasheet before you buy.
How accurate is a Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi heatmap forecast?
It is a predictive planning estimate based on distance, wall attenuation, band and the published datasheet specifications of the Cisco Meraki model you choose. Confirm it with an on-site survey before buying or installing Cisco Meraki equipment.
Signal Plan is not affiliated with Cisco Meraki; brand and model names belong to their owners. Read the AP placement guide and the RSSI guide before you buy.
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