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Cisco Meraki MX

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What is Cisco Meraki MX?

Cisco Meraki MX Firewalls is a combined UTM and Software-Defined WAN solution. Meraki is managed via the cloud, and provides core firewall services, including site-to-site VPN, plus network monitoring.

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Cisco Meraki MX

8 out of 10
February 13, 2024
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Cisco Meraki MX allows us to deploy a single solution to our office networks across our locations with easy central management for both …
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Cisco Meraki MX review

8 out of 10
February 12, 2024
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We use Cisco Meraki MX for the Meraki SD Wan solution to connect about 400 physical sites. It helps us to move from an old MPLS topology, …
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Cisco Meraki MX Overview

8 out of 10
February 09, 2024
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SD-WAN and firewalling for customers. Customers use it to create VPN tunnels to connect their sites and distribute traffic over different …
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Cisco Meraki MX

7 out of 10
February 09, 2024
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As a perimeter firewall and sd-wan solution. Customers need a simple configuration product and a single telemetry dashboard.
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Cisco Meraki MX review

10 out of 10
February 08, 2024
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With the dynamic changes in applications and hybrid work, we required an approach to provide ease of working for users within our office …
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I love Cisco Meraki MX

8 out of 10
February 05, 2024
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We are a Cisco Meraki MX partner and sell all Meraki solutions, including wifi and security services. Sometimes, we find that Mx products …
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  • Firewall Management Console (83)
    7.7
    77%
  • Reporting and Logging (85)
    7.2
    72%

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MX64

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$695

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$995

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Firewall

A firewall is a filter that stands between a computer or computer network and the Internet. Each firewall can be programmed to keep specific traffic in or out

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Product Details

What is Cisco Meraki MX?

Cisco Meraki MX Firewalls is a Unified Threat Management (UTM) and Software-Defined WAN solution. As a UTM product, Meraki MX provides content filtering, app-specific traffic control, intrusion prevention, malware protection, and site-to-site VPN that is deployable on hardware or virtually. It also enables firewall management remotely for 24x7 monitoring and accessibility.

Cisco Meraki MX Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Cisco Meraki MX Firewalls is a combined UTM and Software-Defined WAN solution. Meraki is managed via the cloud, and provides core firewall services, including site-to-site VPN, plus network monitoring.

Ubiquiti Networks UniFi, Fortinet FortiGate, and SonicWall TZ are common alternatives for Cisco Meraki MX.

Reviewers rate Visualization Tools and High Availability highest, with a score of 8.4.

The most common users of Cisco Meraki MX are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco Meraki MX is a basic firewall that can act as a router, NAT device, or remote VPN termination point. It can be used in a router on the stick model with VLAN defined localy and trunk configured towards LAN switches. It can also be used as pass through concentrator, one armed mode. Cisco Meraki MX supports HA, basic firewalling, IPS, AMP, and SD-WAN.
  • AutoVPN - Easy deployable VPN solution for secure site to site communications
  • Intuitive GUI
  • Cloud management, with zero touch deployment
  • Good integration with other Meraki products
  • Good integration with Cisco Umbrella SSE
  • OSPF is limited to send routes
  • BGP has very limited configuration, just IP and ASN. No option for BPG communities, route-maps, filtering
  • Source NAT over AutoVPN is not enabled. Need to raise ticket with support
  • IPS is very basic
  • Overall do not expect full blown NGFW, but it is easy to implement, understand and will be sufficient for medium business
Small office, small business, medium business even larger enterprise can work on Cisco Meraki MX if they can sacrifice some of the functionality that Cisco Meraki MX can not provide. To enhance security, I would advise combining with cloud delivered firewall.
February 13, 2024

Cisco Meraki MX

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Cisco Meraki MX allows us to deploy a single solution to our office networks across our locations with easy central management for both configuration and monitoring. Due to the nature of the platform, onboarding new use cases and integrations like ThousandEyes and Webex Spaces we continue to get more out of our original investment.
  • Ease of configuration
  • Simple maintenance
  • Would like to have the ability to stage and schedule changes
  • Native Azure identity integration
  • Better UI for firewall rules
In general, the Cisco Meraki MX kit is very easy to deploy meaning in sites where we don’t have technical staff we don’t have to worry about deploying or refreshing kit. We can ship it, get local staff to power it up and we can remotely sort the rest.
February 12, 2024

Cisco Meraki MX review

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Cisco Meraki MX for the Meraki SD Wan solution to connect about 400 physical sites. It helps us to move from an old MPLS topology, we gain in simplicity and independance as we have the total control of our WAN even if we are still dependant of ours ISP.
  • SDWAN
  • Routing
  • DNS conditional redirection
  • Firewall rules
Well suited for Remote branch connections, Small and medium businesses, Company with small generalist networking team

Less appropriate for Big company with specific needs and specialists because they will be limited in their scope
February 11, 2024

Cisco Meraki MX

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Replaced all CheckPoint firewalls with Cisco Meraki MX to get SD-WAN and global oversight.
  • SD-WAN
  • Oversight
  • Bandwidth utilization
  • FQDN
  • Firewall rules grouping
  • Application rules
Very good for branch offices and connecting everything together, less suited for data center situations.
February 09, 2024

Cisco Meraki MX Overview

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
SD-WAN and firewalling for customers. Customers use it to create VPN tunnels to connect their sites and distribute traffic over different WAN Links. It is also used as a router, a firewall and policies are also applied to the network. Sometimes DHCP is also used, but often, customers reside in their own DHCP server.
  • Easy to use
  • SDWAN
  • Monitoring of VPNs
  • STP for HA
  • Firewall Logs
  • More clear documentation for Licenses
For easy to access SDWAN in a big wan network, where you want to reach your sites easily. Standardized designs like in retail stores is optimal. The deployment and use is very easy. IT Admins can monitor their solution at sub CCNA level and do not require a lot of support from engineers, if they want to.
February 09, 2024

Cisco Meraki MX

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As a perimeter firewall and sd-wan solution. Customers need a simple configuration product and a single telemetry dashboard.
  • AutoVPN
  • Configuration simplicity
  • Info on dashboard
  • Cisco Meraki MX doesn't support lacp aggregate on lan ports
  • Not able to add wan links as you want. You strictly depend on up to 2 physical wan ports
  • Not able to configure non-Meraki VPN since you don't have a hub
Well suited: Simple sd-wan setup or simple firewall feature.

Less appropriate: Complex sd-wan topology, advanced security feature
February 08, 2024

Cisco Meraki MX Review

Jairo Osorio | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
First problem solved, it is easy to use and install, we can help multiple customers with their network by increasing the time to go into production and at the same time lowering the cost.

Second problem we solved, it would be related with day 2 operations, the way we can interact via scripts with the equipment solve many problems for them.
  • Securing outbound access
  • Providing information about the network
  • Setting up site to site VPNs
  • Setting up auto VPN between same customer appliances
  • Logs of firewall rules, right now you need something external to do it
  • More flexibility for l7 applications
I will recommend the Cisco Meraki MX or any Meraki hardware because it's designed with simplicity, efficiency, and scalability in mind, these appliances offer a comprehensive suite of security features managed through a cloud based interface. This should be really good in particularly for organizations with lean IT departments, those with varying levels of experience or skills, but especially for for environments that demand high programmability, Cisco Meraki MX appliances offer robust API support. This enables IT teams with advanced skills to automate network management tasks, develop custom integrations, and optimize network performance through sophisticated programming.
Paul Hoy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use the Cisco Meraki MX series as the firewall. Cisco Meraki MX has made it very easy to configure and monitor the traffic. This has helped us maintain a high level of uptime at the performance levels we need. The integration with ThousandEyes expand information we have and can help us quickly get information about potential performance issues. The integration of Anyconnect VPN allows our staff to work remotely with seamless access to resources on campus. When the network is dependable, it becomes a transparent asset to day to day operation.
  • Threat detection and monitoring. Great visual information about detections.
  • Easy to configure and maintain.
  • Reliable. It just works.
  • Integration - single portal - with their other products.
  • Map and floor plan area is clunky.
  • The way you need to segment devices by network causes you to need to go to different dropdowns to see everything at a single site. They have improved this and now allow you to add firewall, switches and wireless to create a single site, but still a bit clunky.
It works well for monitoring multiple sites and tracking what is happening across the entire organization. It is also well suited for managing a single site. Its strength comes from the integrated interface for managing the Cisco Meraki MX firewall along with switches, WIFi APs, and even endpoints.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use the Cisco Meraki MX for location coupling via SD-WAN and the connection to our cloud. The Cisco Meraki MX can be seen as a rudimentary firewall with basic functions. We also use the Cisco Meraki MX for AMP and IDS/IPS. Client VPN connections are terminated at the main location (Secure access).
  • Client VPN
  • SD Wan Connections
  • IDS/IPS
  • The firewall's livelog is missing
  • IDS / IPS Livelog (detail) is missing
  • Inside NAT (Source NAT)
The Cisco Meraki MX is well suited for small system solutions; compared to a Cisco Firepower, an MX is unfortunately just a packet filter. Functions such as livelog, connection table, extended troubleshooting are missing. Unfortunately, these functions are not integrated and this hinders the work of the firewall. You have no control function and have to rely on the configuration.
February 08, 2024

Cisco Meraki MX rules

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Customer placed Equipment for SMB customers solving security and Wi-Fi business needs for our customers.
  • Security
  • Stability
  • Simplicity
  • User friendly
  • Much better SD-WAN
  • All in one box with 5G an Wi-Fi. 7
  • Much better API
Simple solutions Cisco Meraki MX rules. It could be better for complex solutions like SD/WAN.
February 08, 2024

Cisco Meraki MX review

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
With the dynamic changes in applications and hybrid work, we required an approach to provide ease of working for users within our office based upon new requirements. Focused on simple, secure connectivity for users based on internet first connectivity. Cisco Meraki MX platform as a whole, enabled streamlined deployment, troubleshooting and connectivity for the office.
  • Ease of management
  • Secure connectivity
  • Advanced troubleshooting with connectivity to ThousandEyes
  • More advanced configuration options for advanced administrators
The Cisco Meraki MX platform is perfect for branch offices and head office locations where application demands are moving more to the public cloud. Where connectivity is focused on outbound WAN first, the built in SD-WAN & Security functions enable a platform that will grow with the business.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Our organization solely running on Cisco Meraki MX, which can provide threat pretension, URL filtering, and APP filtering as per our corporate requirement. Also, we have a few sites that need seamless connectivity between the head office and branches, and Cisco Meraki MX can provide strong and reliable connectivity between the branches and the head office.
  • App filtering
  • VPN
  • Threat prevention
  • Improve flexible rule configuration between site to site vpn
  • allow to create more granular time schedules
  • enhance HA system
In terms of managing devices and networks, Cisco Meraki MX is doing a great job. Since we can have a holistic view of the network traffic patterns and users, finding the network bottlenecks and tracking the users within the Meraki network is easy. This gives quick resolutions for day-to-day network issues.
February 05, 2024

I love Cisco Meraki MX

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We are a Cisco Meraki MX partner and sell all Meraki solutions, including wifi and security services. Sometimes, we find that Mx products are simple and can’t do many things that we could have done in the past with the Cisco Asas. We would like to perform sources nats or also split dns like in fortunate or sonic wall firewalls
  • AutoVPN
  • Integration with Umbrella and other cisco products
  • Cisco secure client VPN
  • Simplicity and easy to use
  • More complexed NATs , PATS, source NATs, VPN NATs, etc…
  • Some snort rules doesn’t applies sometimes
  • Split dns tunneling
This firewall runs very well when all your organization has the same firewall solution and you can use the auto VPN settings
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
In 2014 I had a new remote client in the DC area. I had them purchase a Meraki MX-84 as part of a new security process. The MX-84 was easy to install, especially with assistance from Meraki, and is still performing perfectly today as we research a replacement unit from Meraki. This device has had zero downtime, supports more than 50 users, an has been an integral component within a "living security plan" featuring multiple layers of security. Cisco Meraki MX Support has been timely and professional whenever we have needed to change system settings. I have working in IT since 1989 and the entire Meraki product line is extremely reliable, easy to manage, and cost effective for smaller businesses, especially in occupations where compliance is a significant requirement.
  • Management interface is easy to work with.
  • Security is a primary consideration and is easy to manage.
  • Compliance settings are easy to maintain
  • Timely firmware updates.
  • My only real suggestion is increased bandwidth on the lower end units as ISP performance, along with business needs, have significantly grown over the past decade.
Cisco Meraki MX devices are extremely good for medical and accounting applications where compliance and security are critical. MX devices are also very adept in retail, education, and hospitality positions. The catch is very small offices, the typical 2-10 person accounting firm where the licensing costs add up between MX, MR, MS devices. This is a barrier to initial implementation for start ups or established firms that wish to remain small in size.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Cisco Meraki MX appliances at each site to firewall internet service and to act as endpoint for SDWAN. It can Geofence each location and acts as Web filter, Intrusion Detection System also. The SDWAN allows each site to talk directly to the home site, or to connect to internet services as needed.
  • Geofencing
  • Firewall
  • SDWAN
  • URL Filtering
  • Configuration can be slow
  • In the console, movement from one network to another is very slow at times
  • Each site must be separately configured
The Cisco Meraki MX appliance is especially suited to smaller and medium organizations with fewer sites. It is fairly easy it get up and running and get a base configuration. The Cisco Meraki MX appliance is less suited for organizations that have a lot of sites. It is also not a good fit where an organization needs to be able to configure everything in one setting place.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have deployed and currently use the Cisco Meraki MX for a couple of different companies. Very rarely do we have issues regarding the Meraki Appliances. At my primary position, we use the Cisco Meraki MXs for VPN tunnel connections between office locations, Network Security, Routing, and Client VPN connections for remote work. Some locations that do not run a DHCP server at their site use the DHCP built into the MX (Basic DHCP is all available, including the ability to make reservations and adjust the scope).
  • Site to Site VPN Tunnel
  • Firewall Rules
  • DHCP
  • NAT Routing
  • Blocking web traffic
  • Client VPN Connections
  • Port Forwarding
  • The content filtering was changed from being able to set partial lists that the Appliance uses for blocking when using categories to using full lists provided by a 3rd party. It is not a huge deal. We had to change some things, but when Cisco Meraki MX changed to a full list of categories, one of our locations had really slow browsing speeds.
  • You are able to add URLs to block in content filtering, and we are constantly having to add them to all our sites individually, which can take some time. I wish there was a way to add a URL to all sites in a batch. I have read you might be able to do through Meraki API connections, but I haven't looked too far into it.
  • Sometimes, not all things are in the logs for the appliance, and I have to reach out to Cisco Meraki MX. I have implemented a syslog server and that did help a little.
They have different variations of MX Appliances, so you can get smaller Appliances for smaller businesses. We use one of the bigger, rack mountable Appliances.

We primarily get the MX100 for our bigger locations and MX67 (or newer in the series, depending on what is out). They provide reliable VPN tunnels between locations and the ability to have a primary circuit and backup circuit for the internet, in case a circuit goes down.
Joyal John Peter | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Cisco Meraki MX provides out of the box security for branch offices and also enables to connect to the head office or another MX located anywhere that has an internet connection. Intercommunication can be done without the need for a leased private line, which is expensive from the ISP. It is also very sleek and minimal configuration required since everything is on the cloud.
  • Security
  • Cloud Management
  • Interconnectivity
  • Ease of setup
  • Privacy
  • Option for local management
  • Simplified interface
  • Subscription costs
This is best suited for businesses that are small or for businesses that have multiple locations within the same region or worldwide. With an MX, you have the option to interlink with other MXs, and you can get connected with each other regardless of the location. This is a really economical option since the internet from an ISP is cheaper than a leased line. This is not a recommended option for critical or military applications as the reliability compared to a leased line and a more advanced firewall is relatively less for an MX.
Tim Roberts | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have multiple models of MX series connecting multiple branches for a nationally distributed WAN, allowing remote access via VPN and security tools like IDS/IPS and AMP. We have integrated with another company recently and used Meraki to link the two businesses together virtually, seamlessly with minimal fuss, and ease of use, access, and management. We also use both the MDM and SDWAN as well.
  • Ease of management
  • Cloud based access
  • Security
  • VPN
  • VPN client could be better.
  • Ability to delegate better lower level access for reporting.
  • Reporting functions are sometimes limited.
Remote management is the best feature since we have a nationally distributed WAN. The MDM portion is also great too, we happened to have it when they still had the free 100 option, so have been using it legacied all this time, but it would be well worth it if we happened to need to pay for it.
January 15, 2024

Gateway Security Nirvana

Nathan Roberts | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We installed the Cisco Meraki MX Firewall about two years ago, replacing a Dell SonicWall 2600. It is the gateway for redundant Internet connections for our organization and consolidates in a single device SD-WAN, traffic shaping, threat protection, access control, content filtering, and routing. It works seamlessly with the Meraki switches and wireless APs that I have on my network, giving me a comprehensive, cloud-based view of my entire network from a single dashboard. Before I had to log in to the firewall, switches, and APs separately (by device, no less) to monitor, configure, and update them, and I had to be on the network to do it. Now from one browser tab, and from anywhere there is a secure Internet connection, I can monitor, configure, and update my network.
  • Provides for a comprehensive, graphical view of LAN and WAN status, including bandwidth consumption over time.
  • The security center allows you to view affected clients and the threats that were levied against them. You can configure the system to email reports. I have one waiting for me in my inbox every morning, so I can review the activity of the previous day. For real-time views, I can simply access the dashboard.
  • The content filtering is easy to configure and works extremely well. Traffic shaping allows you prioritize traffic on the network, such as VOIP and video conferencing, while limiting others, such as social media and music streaming services. You can also assign flow preferences by VLAN; for example, I channel VOIP traffic through a separate WAN interface from all other traffic.
  • The device makes it easy to configure VLANs, by which you assign uplinks and bandwidth limitations and also provide addressing via DHCP.
  • I have appreciated the lengths to which Cisco has gone to document the Meraki product line. And when that hasn't sufficed, the Meraki tech support has been incredible. They will log in to your network and help you get things properly configured if there is an issue or you want to make changes.
  • I purchased the Meraki Insight product, which allows for an extra layer of monitoring of what is happening on your network and monitors connectivity to other networks. It also allows you to set alerts for when your network, your ISP's network, or the remote connection is having an issue. This is extremely helpful, but I feel this should be included in the base product considering the price of the support package.
  • It is designed to work with other Meraki products. If you install this product but your switches, APs, cameras, etc, are from another vendor, you will be missing out on the integrations and insights that come from managing your network from a single, cloud-based dashboard.
If you want the best of the best, need/want to be able to manage your network from anywhere, and are able to make a commitment to have an all-Meraki network, then the Meraki MX Firewall is for you (keep in mind there are several models of the MX firewall, so you can buy the one that matches your needs). I have a 400 series firewall, which is at the top end, but if you have a small network with just a few users and don't need redundant Internet connections, for example, you can choose a lower-end model. The Meraki line of products is not cheap, but they are worth it if you can stretch your budget. Once you've had a taste of software-defined networking, you will never want to have it any other way.
December 07, 2023

Fastest gear to deploy

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use them in our retail network, it’s easy to use, fast to implement and great support. These routers have dual uplink, we use 4G as back-up link. These routers provide our retail outlets with a connection to the internet. We tried other products but we find them not able to provide the same redundancy.
  • Best management application
  • Great support
  • Easy to configure
  • So far, we have no issues with it
Remote area where you have limited support.
December 07, 2023

A solid network solution.

Michael Budiman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We utilise the Cisco Meraki appliances in all retail settings to provide robust connectivity Wi-Fi access, as well as back up LTE. This solution provides a scalable centrally orchestrated SD fabric that allows our customers to quickly pivot and uptake technology trends. This also paves the foundation for other Meraki stacks to be applied such as cameras IOT sensors to enhance experience and build other business cases, and so for anti theft, human resourcing within retail settings times, analytics, which can be drawn upon to make solid business decisions.
  • Simplified networking
  • Simplified commercials
  • Foundations for innovation
  • Providing best quotes is often difficult and requires heavy involvement of multiple teams to be able to get a singular outcome
Cisco teams are well knowledgeable products and services and provide support to partners like myself, customers holistic solutions.
December 06, 2023

Cisco Meraki MX SMB usage

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Used for SMB customers, Manage and deploy the product for customers.
  • Ease of Use
  • Simplity
  • Multiple administrators
  • Good for the segment Market its aimed for
  • Firmware updates
  • Console access
  • Local web interface
Can be remotely configured and deploy remotely at the site by customer or a technician.
Kevin Almond | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We currently use Cisco Meraki MX as our primary internet firewall, which is a migration from another Cisco product and chosen as we now have limited infrastructure on-prem and more in the cloud. As a UTM device, it fulfils all the business needs regarding security, visibility and manageability. It also allows our technical user base to leverage remote access VPN, both AnyConnect and L2TP clients where required. Additionally we resell and support Cisco Meraki MX at several of our customers, where they needed simplified VPN configuration and management across multiple locations, delivered via Auto-VPN and full featured security that could be managed effectively by less skilled and knowledgeable IT staff.
  • SDWAN / Auto-VPN
  • Rapid deployment to new location
  • Zero touch provisioning
  • Simple configuration
  • Full visibility of traffic ingress and egress through the MX
  • Traffic analytics
  • Utilise Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client
  • AnyConnect implementation needs to offer more bespoke configuration
  • Content Filtering reporting is not very good
  • Migration to new Dashboard has left a very mixed experience across pages
A lean IT Team will definitely benefit from a Cisco Meraki MX deployment, as the time to deliver service is far ahead of many other vendors. For many remote site locations the MX can be sent straight to site without IT ever having to touch it in the first instance. Where the MX does not fit well is a Data centre location as an example, as here is where very granular policy and rule application is usually required, which is at odds with the Meraki vision of simplify everything. For a location where very customised and granular policy is required, deploy traditional Cisco FTD devices, where simple management of fully featured products is needed then Meraki is a great fit.
November 03, 2023

Cisco Meraki MX Review

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
So basically we have a few branches all around the world. For example, our headquarters are in Israel, but we also have branches in New York, London, and a few more countries now. We use Meraki to provide internet access to those branches. For example, if we have 80 employees in London, we use Meraki access point switches and firewall in this branch to provide the employees internet connectivity.
  • The management is the best. I'm an old-fashioned networking guy, so I'm used to going to the site itself and connecting. For example, a console cable and start and start configuring. Now since the management is so easy on Meraki I can configure everything from the headquarters from where I sit in Israel and then just go to the site and connect and basically, it's plug and play. After I configure everything from my office in Israel, I can just go to the site for a few hours, and connect everything. Just the magic happens.
  • Well, to be honest, I'm not sure that the updates in this world are the best. I'll give you an example. I configured the MX about a year ago in some way, and then Meraki has put on some updates. When I tried to configure a new MX, I noticed new places that should feel like some kind of IP address and those kinds of things that I didn't need to configure back in the day. So it made it a bit more difficult, but we've managed to solve it. So the update, how updates are being rolled out, that thing should be addressed in a different way.
Well, I would say national security or military needs, I wouldn't go with that because well, they're not using the cloud. So for companies that don't use the cloud for any reason, this solution wouldn't be suitable.
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