Cisco MR66-HW End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Meraki MR66
Past Last Date of Support (Jun 9, 2024)The MR66 was a ruggedized dual-band 802.11n cloud-managed outdoor access point built for large open-air and industrial coverage. Cisco's current outdoor replacement is the Wi-Fi 6 Meraki MR76, which delivers far higher throughput and client density in the same weatherproof form factor.
Cisco MR66-HW lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Jun 9, 2017
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Jun 9, 2024
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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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco MR66-HW end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the MR66-HW effective Jun 9, 2017. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Jun 9, 2024, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco MR66-HW?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Meraki MR76. 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 MR66-HW?
Not from Cisco. The MR66-HW passed its Last Date of Support (Jun 9, 2024), so Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, and SmartNet renewals are no longer available. Independent third-party maintenance can still cover the hardware itself, typically well below OEM renewal rates. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.