Meraki MR Reviews

Cisco Meraki is well suited in almost every scene because the simple and intuitive dashboard makes easy the admin process and usage, maybe the only scenario where Meraki doesn't suit is for WISP for the high price of the Outdoor APS, but if you are a company who wants to implement a reliable Wi-Fi solution with advance function and simplicity of use then Meraki is for you.

While it does a good job of access switches, I would recommend using another device for routing. The dashboard and API make updating port configurations convenient and easy for even site technicians with little or no networking knowledge, Meraki is a network solution that comes with an interface that allows administrators to easily manage, test, and configure it from virtually anywhere.

The appropriate scenario for the Meraki MR33 solution is quite diverse. It is recommended for environments with many small branches and does not have space to place a physical controller in a rack in the data center. The management of Meraki is very clean, intuitive, and friendly and facilitates the life of new network professionals to configure the equipment. The Meraki solution controls all access points regardless of location and provides the best signal, coverage range, and 2.4ghz and 5ghz radiofrequency for users.

The Cisco Meraki MR33 is a compact device that serves us in scenarios of high density of users and works with the new technology 802.11ac wave 2. The technology of this access point is able to deliver to the end user a speed of more than 1 gbps and this is equal to traditional ethernet network cables. The recommended scenarios are for everyone looking for something more minimalist and without management complexity and can be done from anywhere from a browser. The administration interface is friendly and the alert system is very good and it may be possible to receive notices by email and SMS.

Meraki wireless has been great for us, having a small tech team of 1 person, not having to manage a complex wireless system has been very helpful. The solution works well for us and I assume slightly larger companies also. I could see the subscription fees adding up so maybe there are better ways to manage that.

very easy to use, clean and fast web site to interface with. The insights and warning are helpful if there is something that is not working as expected

It is so easy to configure and set up that you will not believe it, it is very well suited with a reduced specialized staff also when you have a reduced OPEX budget because the cloud control panel does all the magic. It is not as good as you wanted if the internet is not stable because you will suffer to make any changes.

Well suited for large or small deployments. I don't clearly know the best wifi solution. If you don't need specific or particularly advanced settings, Meraki is the best for any campus or store deployment.

Support is there, ready to be reached. Some features need to be activated by the support, which is not really the best.

I can't think of any scenario where a Cisco Meraki MR product is not well suited, maybe with the exception of a very large outdoor area. I have used them exclusively at the last 2 companies I've worked for and haven't quite come across a situation where they've hurt us. Whether it's an office building with 500-1000 people or hundreds of retail stores across the US. It scales very well.

A Cisco Meraki MR is well-suited for highly visible locations where a device needs to be suddenly integrated and not drawing attention to itself. It may not be so well-suited to environments where in depth monitoring of traffic to specific destinations needs to be quickly determined and throttled on an as needed basis, such as in a conference environment.

It you need dead simple wireless and don't mind paying for the license year over year you'd probably be quite happy. The software gets better over time, the applications that it detects update quickly, and you can control everything clients do on the network.
But if you think that a device should work after you pay for it - not simply brick at the end of the license period then you might want to pursue another option.

Meraki has a great portfolio of MR devices. So can adapt and find the right product to pretty much every environment, from basic Wi-Fi needs to pretty long outdoor reach. As the price can quickly rise for important rollout, it is important to work with a Cisco partner and or your Cisco AM directly to make sure to get the appropriate discount levels for your project, otherwise, you may find the solution too expensive.

Meraki will work in any environment. I have successful deployed MR APs in offices, warehouses, and outdoors in very hot and cold areas in the country. When planned and deployed correctly, it's a solution you can almost set and forget. I say almost because you always need to make sure it's up and running, but it's something you would not have to manage 24 hours a day.

It does what you configure it to do. I have had no issues standing up a Meraki solution. It's easy to configure, easy to deploy, and easy to manage. Scheduling updates is fantastic and easy to set up.

Almost any business can benefit from the ease in using Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi devices. Almost any one of the devices is capable of solving a Wi-Fi deployment need from their product catalog.

For the retail and hospitality sector it is used in an extraordinary way and where perhaps I would not recommend so much is for the industrial sector.

Ideal for places with small IT teams and where wireless isn't mission critical.

Cisco Meraki MR is well suited for enterprise deployments where there is a well-structured refresh cycle for network equipment. I say this because depending on the budget of an IT department, they may not pay for annual support for access switches and access points and simply replace them the equipment fails. However for Cisco Meraki MR, you must pay the maintenance in order for the equipment to work and to access the cloud portal needed to manage the equipment.

Besides cost, Cisco Meraki MR is a great platform for small teams looking to simplify network management. This will free up the department to more closely work with their client's business goals instead of simply managing IT infrastructure.

The Cisco Meraki MR web interface is best in class when it comes to network management. While some networking knowledge is needed to understand what you are doing, no specialized training in any one specific operating system is required to design a whole network.

Cisco Meraki MR support is always available when needed in order to troubleshoot even the most advanced network problems.

I recommend using it in a large infrastructure to be managed and places in a big area or different locations. I don't recommend using it in a small office. It will work perfectly but there are other options to see first that cost less.

We had some troubleshooting with Cisco Support for Meraki and they responded fast and clearly and helped us fix the problem.

I think for those looking for a basic and suitable level Wave 2 solution that could handle a single office, home business, or potentially a small cafe by itself, the MR33 would be a good purchase. The huge function of it that allows us to deploy networking devices into relatively small companies such as solicitors and provide them full IT support completely remote means the organization does not need to hire a dedicated IT guy on site, or pay expensive call-out fees and/or incur downtime until a callout is made. So, for any company that has multiple locations, it can be a complete game-changer in terms of IT support. Though it has high entry costs, no doubt it can be offset by the big reduction in support costs and cost of downtime.

The datasheets, manuals, online references, and guides are precise and comprehensive. Cisco Support is responsive and reliable. We never had long resolved incidents. Also no major incidents yet. Their support is also well knowledgeable even on inquiries like licenses.

The Meraki MR series simplifies the configuration for both the typical consumer and business. Smaller businesses will benefit greatly as it is possible to configure and administer the wireless network without needing to contract or hire dedicated IT support. There Meraki APs are also capable to self determining the best wireless channels to be on, further simplifying the overall wireless setup.

Meraki support is usually top notch. The are quick to respond and stick with an issue until it is resolved. One of the difficulties I've had with Meraki MRs is the limited ability the customer has in troubleshooting. Much of the more technical aspects of resolution can only be accessed by the Meraki support team, meaning dedicated IT teams are reliant on them when more complicated issues arise.

We think Cisco Meraki MR Series is well suited to large installations like schools such as ours. We don't really have much more, if any, work to do with 600 APs than when we only had 200, and as we get ready to open up another school with another 100 APs, we don't foresee much more work. Once they are provisioned and added to the "network", they just need to be plugged in.

I'm not sure I have a scenario where they wouldn't be suited. Maybe if all your other network equipment was another brand, and that brand also had APs, then it might make more sense to go with them, but otherwise, Meraki fits in pretty much anywhere.

Getting ahold of support has never really been a problem. They have always been more than willing to talk and work with us. Early on, there were issues with some of the versions of firmware, and it seemed that we would get different answers from different support engineers, but more recently it has improved, and on the rare occasion that we need help, it is readily forthcoming.

Cisco Meraki MR20 is a very good access point used for small to medium sites, and we are using it in one of our remote sites. It gives us the facility to manage it from the cloud. It also gives us great performance for user connectivity and security. So I recommended it when working with remote sites.

The devices are very stable and we have only contacted support once during the last 3 years. They were very helpful and supportive. They troubleshot our problem and finally made an RMA replace our device with a new one. There are also many materials in the knowledge base about these solutions and devices.

The Cisco Meraki MR33 is deployed in my company, and its deployment process is very easy. This product GUI is very easy to understand.

Personally, I feel Cisco provided top-level support, and I am very happy with their service.

The Cisco Meraki MR33 can be used in a mesh network. I use 2 in my house to give excellent wireless access throughout the entire house using a mesh network.

Haven't had any issues and the 1 time I had to call support, they got the problem fixed really quickly.

I prefer to specify where Cisco Meraki MR is recommended because is a great solution in terms of functionality, development, connectivity, administrations, etc. In my case this solution is the best for hotels and big resorts. Meraki has a lot of models which cover you in each space of the hotel (indoor, outdoor, high density, etc). Meraki has a special model for hotels, MR30H. GPON has a solution that permits us to deliver services in the rooms only through a single cable (fiber). With MR30H you only will use a single cable from the IDF to each room. So you get: less power consumption, more space in rack, less switches port used and a best in-room experience.

Because you have your license activated, you have access to Meraki’s Customer support 7 days of the week, 24 hours of the day. Also you have the warranty of the best suitable APs in case of replacement. Meraki takes care of your network to allow you to get into it softly and confidently.

If you are looking for a reliable solution that is easy to manage, then Cisco Meraki MR Series is an excellent choice. If you are looking for something with more detailed granular and specific configurations, it may not be the best.

Cisco Meraki MR Series support is usually quick to respond and the engineers I have dealt with have been knowledgable.