Mixed device network

[amcdonald5241]

Am I able to have MR33s and MR36s on the same network with no issue?

[aleabrahao]

Yes, it is.

[aleabrahao · Accepted solution]

If you want to check, they will run on the same version.

MR Mixed Firmware Networks - Cisco Meraki Documentation

[ww^]

If you get problems like with roaming or sticky clients you can disable the ax features. You could for example have clients prefer ax AP instead of roaming to the better ac AP.

[GreenMan]

Generally yes. I think there have been odd occasions seen where some client devices make strange choices about which AP to associate with; they may choose an 802.11ax AP, like an MR36, over an 802.11ac AP (MR33) purely because that standard is newer & potentially offers higher max. connection rate - even though, for example, the MR33 may be five yards away and would offer a great service, while the MR36 is on the floor above, offering a poor one. (association & romaing choices are down to clients) Such instances can usually be corrected with updated drivers for the clients in question.

[BlakeRichardson]

Yes you can use a mixture of both indoor and outdoor models. Create the pick n mix that works for you.

[CMR]

You can pretty much mix them all up.

One of our networks has the below models:

MR32

MR33

MR34

MR42

MR44

MR46E

MR52

CW9166I

Roaming around the site works well!

[Philip D'Ath]

I love it!

[CMR]

It will be less diverse shortly as the MR32s and 34s are on the way out, with more CW9166Is being installed 😎

[Philip D'Ath]

Nice kit. Have you noticed how heavy those CW9166I are compared to the MRs?

[CMR]

Yes, especially when replacing MR52s and trying to reuse the three screws into the plasterboard ceiling that were fine for the MR52… Not usable for a CW9166I!

Mind you, the CW9163E is even heavier, it feels like it is hewn from a solid billet of metal, lovely hardware!