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Cisco MR56-HW End of Life & End of Support

Cisco Meraki MR56 Wi-Fi 6 Cloud Managed Access Point

Supported through Aug 7, 2030

The MR56 was Meraki's high-density Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point and the direct successor to the MR53E, but it too reached end-of-sale on August 7, 2025 with support through August 7, 2030. Cisco's current-line replacement is the Catalyst Wireless CW9166, a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E access point that can be cloud-managed through the same Meraki dashboard. Buyers refreshing high-density indoor coverage should move straight to the CW9166.

Cisco MR56-HW lifecycle milestone dates

End-of-Sale Date
Aug 7, 2025
Last Date of Support (LDoS)
Aug 7, 2030

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.

Upgrade or extend support on your schedule

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

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Cisco MR56-HW end of life?

Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the MR56-HW effective Aug 7, 2025. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Aug 7, 2030, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.

What replaces the Cisco MR56-HW?

Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst Wireless CW9166 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 MR56-HW?

Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Aug 7, 2030) 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.