FAQs Archive | Page 7 of 10

13 Jul

Does the MX include advanced threat functionality similar to Firepower Services on ASA?

Yes, the MX includes a suite of best-in-class Cisco Security technologies such as Advanced Malware Protection, Threat Grid integration, Stealthwatch integration, Cisco Snort IPS.

13 Jul

Does an MX have to have a publicly routable IP to be able to form IPsec tunnels using Meraki Auto VPN?

No. In most cases, MX Security Appliances will automatically discover each other and form VPN tunnels even when behind a NAT device.

13 Jul

Can the MX form IPsec VPN tunnels to non-Meraki devices?

Yes, the MX supports standard IPsec VPN in addition to Meraki Auto VPN.

13 Jul

Does the MX support high availability (HA) configurations?

Yes, Active/Passive HA is supported for all MX models.

13 Jul

Does the MX still function in the event that the appliance is unable to communicate with the cloud?

Yes, the appliance will continue to operate on the last known good configuration and enforce all configured security policies. While disconnected from the Cisco Meraki cloud, configuration changes are limited to basic uplink and port settings accessible on the local status page until such time as the appliance reconnec...

13 Jul

How does the MS250 compare to the MS350?

The MS250 is a basic access switch with optional power redundancy and routing support while the MS350 is a high-performance L3 branch and campus switch capable of higher capacity routing and x2 stacking bandwidth. For customers who are deploying a wireless-led or wireless-first access model, the MS350 is recommended fo...

13 Jul

Which routing features do MS switches support?

In order to enable and configure layer 3 routing on MS switches, a layer 3 capable switch is required. Model Layer 3 Interfaces Routes Routed Clients Features MS210 16 16 static routes 4096 Static Routing DHCP Relay MS225 16 16 static routes 4096 MS250 256 1024* (256 static routes)...

13 Jul

Which stacking cables do MS switches support? Is one included in the box?

A 0.5M (50cm) 40 Gigabit stacking cable is included with MS350 series switches. Stacking cables are not included with other stackable MS series switches series, and must be purchased separately. Stack Cable Data Rate Compatible Series 40 Gigabit MS210 MS225 MS250 MS350 MS41...

13 Jul

Can I stack an MS225 with an MS250, MS350, or MS400 series?

At this time stacking support is intra-family only with the exception of the MS210 and MS225 series, which can stack together. A maximum of up to 8 switches can be stacked in a single stack. The MS350 series includes a multigigabit option that can be stacked with other MS350 model switches.

13 Jul

What accessories do Meraki switches support?

A full list of compatible accessories is available on the switch accessories page of our website. For a detailed list of SFP accessories, please see our SFP datasheet.