How to Connect to a Meraki Switch Locally

If you’re here and reading this article, you’re probably wondering: how do I access Meraki switch locally? One of the best things about Cisco Meraki switches—and Meraki equipment such as access points, switches, and security appliances—is that they’re designed to be entirely cloud-managed. They bring you deep, engrained, end-to-end control and visibility over your network(s) from […]
How to Add and Configure a Cisco Meraki Access Point

You already know what an access point is and why Cisco Meraki is the best brand in the biz, so we’ll skip a rehash of those topics to avoid wasting your time. What Stratus Information Systems will cover here are all the steps and details you need to know about how to add a Meraki access point and configure it […]
How to Use Meraki MDM to Centralize and Simplify Device Management

MDM (mobile device management) is Cisco Meraki’s user-friendly application that grants visibility and control over all network-connected endpoints. Here’s how you use Meraki MDM properly, so you get a centralized and simplified solution that enables administrators to: Allow BYOD policies and flexible collaboration. Provision, monitor, and secure devices based on pre-defined and customizable rules. Automate […]
Beyond the Basics: A More Detailed View Into the Benefits of Using Cloud Computing in Networking

You’re no amateur, reading this with your IT degree and certifications and years of experience behind you. You know there are significant benefits of using cloud computing in networking—flexibility, security, mobility, and recovery, to name just a few. What you need right now are hard facts and stats you can use to convince your less-technologically […]
What Is a Cloud Solution for Managing Networks?

The term “cloud solution” uses many names, including cloud services or cloud computing. Generally speaking, a cloud solution is any resource that can be accessed on-demand over the internet—for example, Google Docs or online storage. But knowing what a cloud solution is when referring to managing networks involves another meaning. In this context, a cloud […]
Cisco Meraki Configuration Step by Step: The Ultimate Guide

Cisco Meraki’s dashboard for managing your entire end-to-end network infrastructure in one platform (from anywhere) is the solution you’ve been seeking. Meraki creates a variety of incredible products for companies of all sizes. Whether you’re with a global enterprise looking for a solution that can manage a massive network or a small business that needs […]
Faceoff: Meraki Enterprise vs. Advanced Licenses

Sports, film, and history all have something in common—faceoffs. Opponents standing eye-to-eye before fighting with all their might to win is a basic human instinct. Discussing famous faceoffs right now would be fun (Jaguar vs. Aston Martin in Great Britain, Alfred Borden vs. Robert Angier in The Prestige, or Napoleon Bonaparte vs. everyone else in […]
Getting the Equipment You Need: Where Can You Buy Cisco Meraki Products?

Contrary to what a casual customer might think, you can’t just waltz into a big-box electronics store and buy Cisco Meraki products. Cisco Meraki is a premium brand—only specialized dealers can give you the breadth of benefits their products offer with the customized service you need. To put it simply, where can you buy Cisco […]
Meraki vs Aruba: A Comprehensive Comparison Guide

Your business is scaling, and you need a network that can keep up with growing demands. You need a strong foundation on which to build new technologies to meet future business needs. You also need to cut the complexity and stop spending so much time troubleshooting. The time has come. This article provides a feature […]
How To Use Router As Switch: A Guide

Yes, you can use a router as a switch…in certain situations. What are those situations, and why would you want to use a router as a switch? Stratus Information Systems is here to guide you through the path of a dozen steps to victory. Let’s first cover a few basics. The Differences between a Router […]