Cisco MR74-HW End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Meraki MR74 Cloud Managed Outdoor Access Point
Supported through Jul 21, 2026The MR74 was a ruggedized 802.11ac Wave 2 outdoor cloud-managed AP, with end-of-support July 21, 2026. It maps to the Wi-Fi 6 outdoor MR76.
Cisco MR74-HW lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- May 7, 2021
- 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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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco MR74-HW end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the MR74-HW effective May 7, 2021. 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 MR74-HW?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Meraki MR76 Wi-Fi 6 Outdoor 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 MR74-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.