Cisco Meraki MR86 - Radio access point - Wi-Fi 6 - 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz - cloud-managed

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The Meraki MR86 is one of those “just works” Wi‑Fi 6 options where you’re paying for the cloud management and the peace of mind. If you’ve got a mixed site estate, limited time for Wi‑Fi tuning, or you want to stop chasing controller configurations and firmware headaches, it’s a strong fit. At ~£1,969 ex‑VAT, the value is best when you’ll actually use the Meraki dashboard day-to-day—visibility, alerting, change tracking, and remote troubleshooting add up fast for IT teams and MSPs in the UK. For businesses that want reliable performance with less internal Wi‑Fi effort, this is the right kind of spend.

That said, I wouldn’t buy an MR86 purely for “cheap Wi‑Fi coverage” or if you’re allergic to vendor-managed cloud tooling. If you already have a solid on‑prem controller setup, deep RF expertise, and you’re happy to operate your own lifecycle management, you may find cheaper access points that perform similarly on the air. Also, for very small deployments (single office, few users), Meraki can feel like overkill—you're paying for the management layer more than the raw radio. If you tell me roughly how many sites/rooms and where you need coverage (office vs warehouse vs thick walls), I can say whether this price lands as sensible or pricey.