Using Meraki with Okta: Identity-First Wi-Fi Authentication

Modern businesses are moving away from outdated Wi-Fi security models. Pre-shared keys (PSK) and certificate-based access have long served as default methods, but they no longer align with today’s distributed workforces and flexible network environments. The rise of remote work, hybrid office setups, and the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) model has amplified the demand for smarter, more […]
How to Use Meraki Teleworker Gateway for Secure BYOD Deployments

BYOD policies are no longer optional. As organizations embrace hybrid and remote work, the need for secure, scalable access from employee-owned devices becomes central to IT planning. The Cisco Meraki Teleworker Gateway offers a streamlined and secure way to extend your network to remote locations and BYOD environments without compromising control or visibility. With built-in […]
Using Meraki with Duo: Identity-First Wi-Fi Authentication

The demand for secure and flexible wireless access continues to rise as organizations support remote users, mobile devices, and hybrid work environments. Static methods like pre-shared keys (PSKs) or MAC-based filtering are no longer sufficient to protect access points in dynamic and identity-driven environments. By combining Cisco Meraki with Cisco Duo, IT teams can shift […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]