Cisco MR55-HW End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Meraki MR55 Cloud Managed Access Point
Supported through Aug 1, 2027The MR55 was Meraki's high-density, beamforming-focused access point built for conference rooms and video collaboration spaces, with end-of-sale April 7, 2022 and support through August 1, 2027. The MR57 is the recommended successor, adding Wi-Fi 6E tri-band radios and dual multigigabit Ethernet for the same meeting-room use case. Buyers refreshing collaboration spaces should spec the MR57.
Cisco MR55-HW lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Apr 7, 2022
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Aug 1, 2027
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.
Prefer to keep it running? Renew SmartNet / support instead →
Replacement backordered or budget not ready? See extended support options →
Not sure this is your exact unit? Look it up by serial number →
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco MR55-HW end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the MR55-HW effective Apr 7, 2022. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Aug 1, 2027, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.
What replaces the Cisco MR55-HW?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Meraki MR57 Wi-Fi 6E 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 MR55-HW?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Aug 1, 2027) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. After LDoS, independent third-party maintenance can extend hardware coverage. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.
