Product Type | Cellular Gateway |
Model | MG51-HW |
Form Factor | Desktop or Wall Mountable |
Weight | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
Power Source | External power adapter (12V DC, 2.5A) |
Power Consumption | Maximum 18W |
CISCO Meraki MG51 Cellular Gateway MG51-HW


Key Benefits

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- TAA compliance makes this unit eligible for government and federally regulated contracts.
- Designed for use in distributed enterprise networks, reducing dependence on traditional wired infrastructure.
- Meraki cloud-managed architecture reduces IT overhead and simplifies large-scale deployment.
Product Overview
The CISCO Meraki MG51 Cellular Gateway (MG51-HW) delivers enterprise-grade cellular connectivity for locations lacking wired internet access. TAA compliance makes it suitable for use in regulated or federal environments. Designed in Taiwan, it bridges LTE/5G networks with local networks while providing cloud-based management via the Meraki dashboard. Ideal for retail outlets, remote branches, and mission-critical deployments, the MG51 ensures reliable network uptime through simplified setup and deployment.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
5G Support | Yes |
Downlink Speed (5G) | Up to 4.2 Gbps |
Uplink Speed (5G) | Up to 660 Mbps |
Downlink Speed (LTE) | Up to 1.2 Gbps |
Uplink Speed (LTE) | Up to 150 Mbps |
GNSS Support | Yes (GPS) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, IC, CE, RCM, PTCRB, CB Scheme, RoHS |
Safety Standards | UL, IEC/EN 62368-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Cellular Failover | Automatic failover supported |
Security Management Integration | Compatible with Meraki MX security appliances |
VPN Compatibility | Supports VPN passthrough and site-to-site VPN via Meraki MX |
Interfaces
WAN Ports | 1 x 2.5G Ethernet RJ45 |
LAN Ports | 1 x 2.5G Ethernet RJ45 |
SIM Slots | 2 (Nano SIM, dual SIM failover) |
Console Ports | None |
Antenna Connectors | 4 x SMA for cellular, 1 x SMA for GPS |
Cellular Technology | 5G NR / LTE / 3G fallback |
5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 |
LTE Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 188 mm x 126 mm x 33 mm (7.40 x 4.96 x 1.30 in) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Enclosure | Metal with integrated heat sink |
Mounting Options | Wall mount kit included |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Platform | Cisco Meraki Dashboard |
Licensing Requirement | Meraki MG license (sold separately) |
Zero-Touch Provisioning | Supported via Meraki Dashboard |
Firmware Management | Automatic updates via cloud |