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Cisco Meraki MG52E 5G Standalone Cellular Gateway with eSIM and Dual SIM (MG52E-HW)

5GMPN MG52E-HW
  • eSIM
  • 2–4 × 2.5 Gb+ Ethernet
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Overview

The Cisco Meraki MG52E is a cloud-managed 5G cellular gateway with a 5G SA/NSA Sub-6 GHz and LTE Cat 20 modem rated up to 2 Gbps down and 300 Mbps up. It supports a cloud-managed eSIM alongside two nano SIM slots and hands off cellular over two 2.5 GbE ports. The IP67-rated unit runs on PoE+ or DC and ships with four dipole antennas for wall, ceiling or pole installs.

  • 5G SA/NSA Sub-6 GHz and LTE Cat 20 modem (Telit FN990A40)
  • Up to 2 Gbps / 300 Mbps passthrough and 1.5 Gbps / 300 Mbps NAT throughput
  • Cloud-managed eSIM plus two nano (4FF) SIM slots with auto SIM failover
  • Two 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports: one dedicated LAN, one convertible LAN/WAN
  • PoE+ (802.3at, 16 W max) or 12V DC powered
  • IP67-rated housing with four included dipole antennas and optional patch antennas
  • Managed through the Cisco Meraki dashboard with API support
  • Bring a site online the same day with cloud-managed eSIM and zero-touch provisioning

The Cisco Meraki MG52E (MG52E-HW) is built for organizations scaling always-on 5G connectivity across branches, remote sites and locations where wired service is slow to arrive or costly. It converts 5G or LTE into an Ethernet handoff for a Meraki MX or any third-party router. It can serve as a primary uplink, a failover path, an SD-WAN transport, or a shared uplink for an MX high-availability pair.

At its core is a Telit FN990A40 modem supporting 5G Standalone and Non-Standalone on Sub-6 GHz, with LTE Cat 20 carrier aggregation across 5G and LTE. Rated throughput is up to 2 Gbps / 300 Mbps in passthrough mode and 1.5 Gbps / 300 Mbps with NAT, backed by 4x4 downlink MIMO. Certified carriers include AT&T, AT&T FirstNet, T-Mobile and Verizon in the US, plus Optus and Spark NZ.

Day-zero setup is faster with the cloud-managed eSIM. The gateway can connect to a cellular network without a physical SIM, while two nano (4FF) slots add dual-carrier options, Granite Multi-Carrier SIM support and automatic SIM failover. Two 2.5 GbE ports, one dedicated LAN and one convertible LAN/WAN, keep the cellular link from being bottlenecked by the wired side.

The IP67-rated housing mounts on walls, ceilings or poles with the included bracket. It draws up to 16 W over 802.3at PoE+ or runs from a 12V DC adapter. The box includes the gateway, a mounting plate and four smart dipole antennas, and an optional patch antenna pair is available. Everything is managed from the Cisco Meraki dashboard, with remote cellular diagnostics, scheduled firmware and API access. Cisco Meraki covers the hardware with a full lifetime warranty and next-day advanced replacement.

Ideal for

  • Primary 5G WAN for branches where wired service is unavailable, slow or expensive
  • Cellular failover or SD-WAN transport for a Meraki MX or third-party router
  • Shared uplink for an MX high-availability pair
  • Rapid day-zero site turn-up using cloud-managed eSIM
  • Outdoor, pole or ceiling installs where 5G signal is strongest

Specifications

General

MPN
MG52E-HW
UPC
810087205683
Brand
Cisco Meraki
Model
MG52E
Product Type
5G cellular gateway

Package

IN The Box
MG52E-HW, mounting plate, 4 dipole antennas
Antenna Note
All 4 antennas should be connected; non-Meraki antennas are not supported (RP-SMA smart antenna sockets)

Cellular

MIMO
4x4 downlink MIMO
5G Category
5G SA/NSA Sub-6 GHz
Radio Model
FN990A40 (5G/LTE carrier aggregation)
LTE Category
LTE Cat 20
Certifications
PTCRB, RCM, GCF, IC, FCC
Certified Carriers
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T FirstNet, Optus, Spark NZ
Bands And CA Combos
Band and CA combination list published by Cisco Meraki
Carrier Certification IN Progress
Telstra, Orange (France)

Features

Highlights
5G SA/NSA, cloud eSIM, dual SIM, Granite Multi-Carrier SIM, 2 downstream Ethernet links, PoE+/DC, IP67, optional patch antenna
Management
Meraki dashboard, self-configuring, scheduled firmware upgrades, extensive API
Auto SIM Failover
Auto SIM failover with APN configuration via dashboard
Remote Diagnostics
Alerts, ping/traceroute/cable test, packet capture, searchable logs, DM logging

Licensing

Lic 1y
Meraki MG52 Enterprise License and Support, 1YR
Lic 3y
Meraki MG52 Enterprise License and Support, 3YR
Lic 5y
Meraki MG52 Enterprise License and Support, 5YR
Lic 7y
Meraki MG52 Enterprise License and Support, 7YR
Lic 10y
Meraki MG52 Enterprise License and Support, 10YR

Interfaces

SIM Type
Nano SIM (4FF)
WAN Interface
1x 5G SA/NSA Sub-6 / LTE Cat 20 modem
LAN Interfaces
2x 2.5 GbE

Accessories

MA Inj 6
Gigabit 802.3bt PoE injector
MA Ant C2 B
Dipole antenna pair (included with MG52E)
MA Pwr 30w XX
Standard power adapter, regional plugs per SKU
MA Acc Mgkit 1
4x MA-ANT-C2-B, mounting kit assembly and rubber cable gland
MA Ant Dual C3
Patch antenna pair for MG52E

Reliability

Warranty
Full lifetime hardware warranty with next-day advanced replacement
MTBF AT 25c
1,663,492 (at 25°C)

Physical Specifications

eSIM
1 eSIM
Weight
717 g (without accessories)
Antennas
Dipole (4 included), optional patch antenna
Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing
SIM Slots
2 SIM slots
Dimensions
173 x 173 x 36.5 mm (w x d x h)
Power Load
16 W maximum (PoE 802.3at)
Power Supply
12V/1A or 48-57V DC/0.35A
LAN Dedicated
1x dedicated 2.5 GbE RJ45
LAN Convertible
1x convertible LAN/WAN 2.5 GbE RJ45
Product Category
5G SA/NSA Sub-6 GHz, LTE Cat 20
Max Data Rate Nat
1.5 Gbps down / 300 Mbps up (NAT)
Ingress Protection
IP67
Storage Temperature
-22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C)
Operating Temperature
-40°F to 122°F (-40°C to 50°C)
Max Data Rate Passthrough
2 Gbps down / 300 Mbps up (passthrough)

Questions buyers ask

Does the MG52E need a physical SIM card?

Not necessarily. The MG52E includes a cloud-managed eSIM that can connect it to a cellular network without a physical SIM. It also has two nano (4FF) SIM slots for dual-carrier setups.

What is the difference between passthrough and NAT throughput?

Cisco Meraki rates the MG52E at up to 2 Gbps down / 300 Mbps up in passthrough mode and 1.5 Gbps down / 300 Mbps up in NAT mode.

Can I use third-party antennas with the MG52E?

No. The RP-SMA sockets are designed to detect official Meraki smart dipole and patch antennas. Non-Meraki antennas are not supported, and all four antennas should be connected.

What happens if both PoE and the power adapter are connected?

The power adapter always takes priority. Connecting the adapter to a PoE-powered unit causes a power cycle onto the adapter. If adapter power is lost while PoE is connected, the unit also power cycles.

Which carriers have certified the MG52E?

Certified carriers include AT&T, AT&T FirstNet, T-Mobile, Verizon, Optus and Spark NZ. Certification with Telstra and Orange (France) is in progress.

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