MX SERIES

Cisco Meraki delivers industry-leading security and SD-WAN through a powerful, all-in-one hardware appliance: the Meraki MX. The MX series is designed with built-in advanced security that contributes to a Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution, which improves network protection across locations and devices. Organizations can take advantage of the increased reliability of low-cost WAN links such as broadband and fiber to provide additional bandwidth at branch sites at a fraction of the cost.

What if I’m on the cusp of the client maximum for the model I’m considering?

MX device utilization should not consistently exceed 85%, so we recommend sizing up if you’re around the client max to be on the safe side. For example, if your office has 53 clients, we’d recommend going with an MX84 rather than function at max capacity with a 64-68 model.

MX appliances can report on device utilization; pay attention to the utilization rate if you start nearing client capacity. If it’s usually over 85% during normal operation, it’s likely time to upgrade.

Do I need the Advanced Security License?

All Meraki MX products come with a powerful stateful firewall. However, if security is a top priority, the Advanced Security License adds significant protection and reliability to the standard MX. This license adds content filtering, Google SafeSearch, YouTube for Schools, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP).

How important is web caching?

MX models 84 and above come with web caching. Web caching is most critical when supporting low-bandwidth networks. We recommend upgrading to include web caching if your bandwidth is relatively low and your clients frequently access heavy multi-media web content. Shop MX84.

W, C or both?

The W iterations of the MX indicate wireless, and the C iterations indicate cellular failover and PoE capabilities. CW models, like the MX67CW and MX68CW, are high-end options that include all features in one unit.

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