Benefits of Using the Meraki Dashboard

The Cicsco Meraki product is an easy-to-use cloud based AP that helps you solve business problems and reduce your operating costs. In this article, we'll take a look at why more businesses are turning to Meraki and how the Meraki dashboard works for them.

At the end of the article, you'll have an opportunity to register for an upcoming webinar and to receive a free Meraki AP.

Scalable

The need to invest in infrastructure upfront sometimes limits the number and size a business can take on, but Meraki eliminates that concern. The Meraki data center architecture is optimized to scale to millions of devices. The globally dispersed data centers provide redundant server architecture, so you are no longer limited by the size or locations of your business.

Extensible

The Meraki cloud includes terrific add on solutions such as mobile BYOD support, site to site VPN support, wireless security and location services, all available in a “plug and play” form right out of the box.

In addition, built-in APIs for Syslog, XML, Presence and SNMP enables the MSP to provide custom reports and data-driven analytics along with easy integration to third party network management systems.

Easy Network Monitoring

The Meraki Dashboard identifies user traffic based on the Active Directory group, user name, operating system and other characteristics to simplify monitoring and ensure security.

In addition, it identifies and controls application QoS, classifies encrypted or evasive traffic using advanced heuristic algorithms and DPI. The Meraki Dashboard enables custom rules to manage in-house applications, and since it stores the rules in the cloud it’s always current and available.

Low Operating Costs

In addition to the low infrastructure cost due to the Meraki cloud, the Meraki Dashboard works flawlessly without requiring additional controllers or management devices. The self-configuring hardware enables touchless updates, lowering staffing needs. With common management tools, the Meraki Dashboard reduces training requirements and manages wireless, switching, security and MDM from a single command post.

Pricing includes maintenance, support and updates, so there are no hidden costs. All in all, the Meraki Dashboard enables superior service at a low price point, especially when you consider that the dashboard Meraki provides is free.

Increases Business Opportunities

Cisco Meraki maintains the back-end infrastructure, and Team One Solutions can offer advanced services such as NPC/SOC monitoring, end user help desk support and network design and installation services.

Even better -- IT Professionals Receive a Free Meraki Access Point

If these benefits have whetted your appetite to learn more about Cisco Meraki Dashboard, sign up for our free webinar here. You will learn a lot during the live demo, and you’ll receive a free Meraki access point at the same time.

* To be eligible for a free access point, a participant must be an IT professional. Existing Meraki customers are not eligible. There is a limit of one free AP per company. For more details, click here.