Meraki + Azure AD Integration – Simplified Identity-Driven Access
Network teams often manage Wi-Fi, VPN, and admin access as separate silos. Each entry point comes with its own credentials, policies, and monitoring. This fragmentation increases complexity and creates gaps in visibility. As more users connect from remote locations and more devices go unmanaged, enforcing consistent access control becomes nearly impossible. The Azure Meraki integration […]
Meraki Wireless Health: Diagnosing Issues in Seconds
Wireless connectivity issues aren’t always visible from the top down. The network might look healthy, and monitoring logs may show no alerts, yet users still face authentication failures, dropped sessions, or roaming interruptions. These silent issues are common in busy offices, campuses, and retail spaces, especially when client density fluctuates or when users are spread […]
Using Webhooks in Meraki: Real-Time Event Handling
IT teams today rely on near-instant visibility to maintain uptime, diagnose issues, and respond to critical events without delay. Relying solely on email-based notifications or manual logs can slow down response times and create operational blind spots. Cisco Meraki addresses this challenge by providing webhook support across its dashboard. The Meraki webhook feature allows administrators […]
New Threat Protection in Meraki MX: Snort 3 and Beyond
Cyber threats are no longer isolated or predictable. Today’s attackers use polymorphic malware, encrypted payloads, lateral movement, and persistent footholds that challenge even modern firewalls. For organizations using Cisco Meraki MX appliances, this evolution has made embedded threat protection capabilities more crucial than ever. Meraki has answered the call by reengineering its approach to network […]
Understanding PoE+ vs PoE++ in Meraki MS Switches
Power isn’t just a checkbox when planning modern network infrastructure. It’s a foundational decision that directly shapes how well your devices function, how scalable your deployment becomes, and how much efficiency you can achieve in the long term. In an era where networks support a growing number of connected devices, ranging from wireless access points […]
Cisco Meraki CW9172I with Wi-Fi 7 – Should I Upgrade?
Wi-Fi 7 introduces a significant leap in wireless capabilities. As bandwidth demands grow, IT teams are actively evaluating what’s next in their access point roadmap. The Cisco Meraki CW9172I is Meraki’s Wi-Fi 7-ready enterprise access point, offering a wide range of improvements in speed, spectrum efficiency, and management intelligence. This article provides an in-depth look […]
Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Meraki MS Switches
Choosing between Meraki switches and Cisco Catalyst switches is more than a hardware decision. It is a strategic choice that shapes network operations, management workflows, and long‑term scaling. Both platforms deliver excellent reliability and performance. Yet they serve different organizational needs. This article breaks down the fundamental differences between Meraki and Catalyst switch architectures, helping […]
What Is SASE? (Secure Access Service Edge)
Traditional network architectures built around centralized data centers struggle under today’s hybrid and cloud-first demands. As employees connect from offices, homes, and public networks, routing all traffic through a single hub introduces latency and degrades performance. Adding new SaaS applications and mobile devices increases complexity and strains legacy VPNs and firewalls. Secure Access Service Edge […]
Integrating ThousandEyes with Meraki MX for Enhanced Network Visibility
Hybrid and cloud-first environments have made end-to-end visibility a critical challenge. IT teams now contend with distributed users, SaaS performance issues, and ISP variability. When performance suffers, pinpointing the root cause becomes time-consuming and costly. Integrating Meraki MX with ThousandEyes delivers strategic visibility across the entire digital path. This combination enables technical teams to view […]
The Evolution of Meraki Product Line: A Look at Recent Developments
Meraki started with a vision to make wireless networking simple and accessible. Early MR‑series access points enabled small offices and schools to deploy high‑quality Wi‑Fi without a complex setup. Its focus on cloud-based control, complete with zero-touch provisioning, reshaped expectations for network management. As customer needs grew, so did the Meraki product line. Acquired by […]