Bluetooth radio

[Ozzy10]

Is the bluetooth radio in the MR44 the same as the MR36?

[ConnorL]

The functionality is the same between models, is there a specific need for info about the Bluetooth radio?

[Ozzy10]

If we want to develop a protocol for the integfration of our bluetooth devices, do we need to build 1 or 2 protocols or can we use the same?

[GreenMan]

I think it will depend on what you're looking to achieve from the integration.

The standard set of Bluetooth tools are covered here:

https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/Bluetooth/Bluetooth_Low_Energy_(BLE)#Bluetooth_clients

If you need to explore anything else, in great depth, I suggest you reach out to your Meraki account team.    Contact details are available through the Dashboard under  Help (or ?)   Top right    > Get help >  Still need help? > Contact your Meraki sales representative

[alemabrahao]

Yes, both the CiscoMR44 and MR36 access points have a 2.4 GHz BLE radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support. So it's probably the same radio.

MR44 Datasheet - Cisco Meraki Documentation

MR36 Datasheet - Cisco Meraki Documentation

[Ozzy10]

I ask because I want to be sure that the blue tooth radio needs to support the same protocol

[ConnorL]

The functionality of the radio is the same between models 😊 should you face any issues I'd recommend reaching out to Support.

[GreenMan]

What protocol(s) are you interested in?   BLE functionality is basically the same.   You may find some difference if you need a bespoke solution such as Electronic Shelf Labelling (though not between MR36 and MR44 specifically)
See the Note here:  https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/Deployment_Guides/SES-imagotag_Electronic_Shelf_Labels_(ESL)_Int...