Small Network Router - Gigabit Considerations - MR30H

[paulleeio]

Hi I was wondering if anyone knew the what the top speeds were for the MR30H. 

The network is small geographically, about the size of a small office. In terms of users/devices I would say 30 at most. I was wondering if the MR30H would be enough to maintain gigabit throughout with the ISP connection.

If the MR30H cannot cut 1 gbps throughput, what would you all recommend for a small network? I would prefer to keep costs low if possible.. 

Thank You.

[kYutobi]

https://meraki.cisco.com/lib/pdf/meraki_datasheet_MR30H.pdf

[paulleeio]

Thank you. Just to be sure. It looks like this means that the max throughput would be 833 mbps for a single band. The 1.3 gbps is listed as dual band aggregate. 

Has the total throughput of the device been verified to perform at >1 gbps? I was hoping someone would have speed test results. 

[PhilipDAth]

If you are interested in WiFi and have 20 or 30 users - don't use the MR30H.  It is intended for much smaller environments.

[NolanHerring]

You won't get 1Gbps throughput on any wireless AP unless its in a lab with crystal clean RF running 80/160MHz with a single client.

[PhilipDAth]

If you are talking about using it as a security appliance (you posted in WiFi) then you are going to need a much bigger unit.

https://meraki.cisco.com/lib/pdf/meraki_whitepaper_mx_sizing_guide.pdf 

Cost wise, take a look at the MX67.  You nomally get 450Mb/s.

If Gigabit is an absolute requirement you'll need to go to an MX250 - but that would be quite expensive for a small office.

[PhilipDAth · Accepted solution]

AP wise, I would take a look at an MR33 or an MR45.  Somewhere around that area.

https://meraki.cisco.com/products/wireless/mr33 

https://meraki.cisco.com/products/wireless/mr45