The Countdown has Begun: Cisco Meraki APs Reach End of Support Next Month
- Brittany Perry
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
On July 21, 2026, several popular Cisco Meraki wireless access points will reach their End of Support (EOSL) date. If your organization relies on any of these models, now is the time to determine your next move—not after support has ended.
Cisco Meraki Access Points Reaching EOSL on July 21, 2026
MR33-HW Meraki MR33 Cloud Managed AP
MR42-HW Meraki MR42 Cloud Managed AP
MR42E-HW Meraki MR42E Indoor AP with External Antenna Connectors
MR45-HW Meraki MR45 Cloud Managed Indoor AP
MR52-HW Meraki MR52 Cloud Managed AP
MR53-HW Meraki MR53 Cloud Managed AP
MR53E-HW Meraki MR53E Indoor AP with External Antenna Connectors
MR74-HW Meraki MR74 Cloud Managed AP
MR84-HW Meraki MR84 Cloud Managed AP
For many IT teams, these access points continue to provide reliable wireless performance. The challenge isn't necessarily the hardware—it's what happens when OEM support comes to an end.
Your Options
When equipment reaches EOSL, many organizations assume a complete hardware refresh is the only path forward. In reality, there are two viable strategies.
Option 1: Refresh Your Infrastructure
If you're planning a wireless upgrade, expanding your environment, or need the latest features and performance, now is an ideal time to begin planning. Refresh projects involve budgeting, procurement, deployment, and scheduling—none of which happen overnight.
Starting early helps avoid rushed purchasing decisions, supply chain delays, and unnecessary downtime.
Option 2: Extend the Life of Your Existing Equipment
If your current APs are still meeting your business requirements, replacing them immediately may not provide the best return on investment.
Third-Party Maintenance (TPM) allows organizations to continue operating proven infrastructure while receiving hardware support after OEM coverage ends.
Benefits of extending your equipment lifecycle include:
Reduce maintenance costs by up to 50–80% compared to OEM support
Defer capital expenditures until budgets align
Maximize the value of existing infrastructure
Minimize unnecessary electronic waste
Continue receiving hardware replacement and support from an experienced TPM provider
For many organizations, extending the life of wireless infrastructure creates valuable time to develop a long-term refresh strategy without feeling pressured by an OEM support deadline.
Why You Should Act Now
Waiting until after July 21 leaves little room to evaluate your options.
Now is the time to:
Identify affected access points across your environment.
Determine which locations truly require new hardware.
Evaluate whether extending support makes financial and operational sense.
Build a phased refresh strategy that aligns with your budget and business priorities.
The earlier you begin planning, the more flexibility you'll have.
Alucid Can Help
Whether you're preparing for a full wireless refresh or looking to extend the life of your existing Cisco Meraki infrastructure, Alucid can help you evaluate the best path forward.
Our team works with organizations to assess wireless environments, develop lifecycle strategies, provide Third-Party Maintenance, and support deployment projects nationwide.
Don't wait until support has ended to make your decision.
Contact Alucid today to discuss your Meraki environment and determine whether it's time to refresh—or whether extending the life of your infrastructure is the smarter investment.
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