Cisco MR42-HW End of Life & End of Support

Cisco Meraki MR42 Cloud Managed Access Point

Supported through Jul 21, 2026

The MR42 was a 3x3:3 802.11ac Wave 2 cloud-managed AP reaching end-of-support July 21, 2026. It maps to the Wi-Fi 6 MR44.

Cisco MR42-HW lifecycle milestone dates

End-of-Sale Date
Jul 14, 2022
Last Date of Support (LDoS)
Jul 21, 2026

Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.

Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.

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Tell us what you run and a Cisco Solutions Specialist will map the replacement or support path, TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. No obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Cisco MR42-HW end of life?

Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the MR42-HW effective Jul 14, 2022. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Jul 21, 2026, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.

What replaces the Cisco MR42-HW?

Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Meraki MR44 Wi-Fi 6 Indoor Access Point. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.

Can I still get support for the MR42-HW?

Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Jul 21, 2026) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.