Item: Cisco Meraki MX
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Meraki MX

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use the MX Firewall with advanced security as the first line of defence for my network. The dashboard is very user friendly and helps me see the health of my network and where we can improve. We have been able to utilize the ability to deploy right out of the box, making setup and installation very easy.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Protection of the network through whitelisting
URL Filtering
Manageability via Meraki Dashboard
Licensing and Device status via Meraki Dashboard
Set up and installation of the MX device

Cons

The Licensing Model should be simplified; Co-term doesn't work for everyone.
Better security reporting from the Dashboard for MX Devices, 2 weeks isn't enough in most cases, 30/60/90 would be helpful.

Return on Investment

A positive is the warranty length for these devices, I don't have to worry that I'll have to buy another during its useful life thanks to lifetime warranty.
I have been able to see increased productivity through content filtering.

Simplified Management

The time it takes to install these devices and pinpoint issues is greatly reduced with Cisco Meraki MX. This increases our ability to focus more on client uptime and spend less time diagnosing. Clients enjoy the simplicity of manageability through the dashboard when they are managing the devices on their own.

Integrations with other Cisco products

Cisco Catalyst Switches, Ubiquiti Wireless WAN and Cisco Meraki MR Wireless Access Points

We utilize a diverse selection of network and IOT devices, MX makes it simple to integrate and not be tied to a single device line. This allows us to use the devices we enjoy using rather than getting forced into device lines that may or may not be our favorite flavor. Our clients like this as well; they don't need to upgrade or move to newer products to accommodate limitations of a new firewall.

Scalability

I feel the licensing model can become complicated and expensive the more devices are added. This sometimes limits the client's desire to add additional devices as a large co-term renewal looms.

Alternatives Considered

SonicWall TZ, Adtran NetVanta Routers and Switches and Ubiquiti Wireless WAN

The reliability of Cisco Meraki MX devices plays a huge role in this; customer support and the ability to resolve problems quickly put Cisco Meraki above the rest. The manageability through the dashboard is unmatched.

Key Insights

Do you think Cisco Meraki MX delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Meraki MX's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Meraki MX live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Meraki MX go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Meraki MX again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Ubiquiti Wireless WAN, Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller

Likelihood to Recommend

The Cisco Merak MX product line is very diverse, in my opinion. I think it has something for everyone, from personal/residential applications to the top-tier enterprise application. Although Cisco Meraki is not geared to personal/residential, some models are priced well and fit this application. The licensing model for all Meraki products can be prohibitive even for small to medium-sized businesses. I think a simplification in this area could be beneficial.

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