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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

ModelWi-Fi generationBands (GHz)
MR20Wi-Fi 52.4 / 5
MR28Wi-Fi 62.4 / 5
MR30HWi-Fi 52.4 / 5
MR33Wi-Fi 52.4 / 5
MR36Wi-Fi 62.4 / 5
MR36HWi-Fi 62.4 / 5
MR42Wi-Fi 52.4 / 5
MR42EWi-Fi 52.4 / 5
MR44Wi-Fi 62.4 / 5
MR45Wi-Fi 62.4 / 5
MR46Wi-Fi 62.4 / 5
MR46EWi-Fi 62.4 / 5
MR52Wi-Fi 52.4 / 5
MR53Wi-Fi 52.4 / 5
MR53EWi-Fi 52.4 / 5
MR55Wi-Fi 62.4 / 5
MR56Wi-Fi 62.4 / 5
MR57Wi-Fi 6E2.4 / 5 / 6
CW9162IWi-Fi 6E2.4 / 5 / 6
CW9164IWi-Fi 6E2.4 / 5 / 6
CW9166IWi-Fi 6E2.4 / 5 / 6
CW9172IWi-Fi 72.4 / 5 / 6
CW9172HWi-Fi 72.4 / 5 / 6
CW9176IWi-Fi 72.4 / 5 / 6
CW9178IWi-Fi 72.4 / 5 / 6

How to plan a Cisco Meraki network

  1. Upload a PNG, JPG or WebP floor plan and set its scale.
  2. Choose the design band and a minimum RSSI. About -65 dBm suits voice and video.
  3. Draw glass, drywall, brick, concrete and lift-core walls.
  4. Select Cisco Meraki and calculate. The tool recommends a model and quantity from your floor size, clients and throughput.
  5. 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.

How accurate is a Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi heatmap forecast?

It is a predictive planning estimate based on distance, wall attenuation and band. 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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