Cisco Meraki MX Security & SD-WAN Appliances | Cloud-Managed Firewall and SD-WAN
Short Product Description Cisco Meraki MX Security & SD-WAN Appliances are cloud-managed enterprise security appliances designed to provide secure connectivity, SD-WAN, firewall protection, VPN, traffic control, and centralized management from the Meraki dashboard. Full Product Page Description Secure and simplify your network with Cisco Meraki MX Security & SD-WAN Appliances. The MX family combines advanced security, SD-WAN, routing, VPN, application visibility, and centralized cloud management in one powerful platform. Designed for organizations of all sizes, Cisco Meraki MX appliances help businesses connect users, branches, campuses, and cloud environments securely. Through the Meraki dashboard, IT teams can deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and manage networks across multiple locations with greater visibility and less operational complexity. The MX family supports a wide range of use cases, including branch security, site-to-site VPN, SD-WAN, remote connectivity, secure internet access, traffic shaping, application-aware policies, and WAN failover. With built-in cloud management and zero-touch provisioning, Cisco Meraki MX appliances are ideal for distributed businesses that need reliable security and easier network operations. Whether used in a small branch, medium business, large campus, data center, or VPN hub deployment, Cisco Meraki MX provides a scalable security and SD-WAN foundation managed from a single intuitive dashboard. Key Features Cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliances Centralized management through the Meraki dashboard Built-in firewall, routing, VPN, and SD-WAN capabilities Secure site-to-site Auto VPN connectivity Application-aware traffic control and shaping WAN optimization and intelligent path selection Security policies for users, applications, and locations Advanced analytics with machine learning support Zero-touch provisioning for faster deployment Integrated monitoring, event logging, and troubleshooting Support for branch, campus, data center, and VPN hub deployments Flexible hardware models for small, medium, and large environments Cellular failover and wireless options on selected models Designed to work with the wider Meraki cloud-managed ecosystem Product Family Overview Product Family Best Use Key Capabilities Deployment Type MX Small Branch Appliances Small offices and remote sites Firewall, SD-WAN, VPN, traffic shaping, cloud management Desktop / compact deployment MX Medium Branch Appliances Growing branches and medium offices Higher throughput, VPN, SD-WAN, security services, application control Branch edge deployment MX Large Branch / Campus Appliances Larger offices and campus environments Higher firewall and VPN performance, advanced security, high availability Rackmount deployment MX VPN Concentrator / Data Center Appliances VPN hubs, data centers, and multi-site networks Large-scale VPN aggregation, SD-WAN hub connectivity, centralized control Data center / headend deployment MX Wireless / Cellular Models Branches needing built-in wireless or failover Wi-Fi or cellular options depending on model Branch and remote site deployment General Specifications Specification Details Product Family Cisco Meraki MX Product Type Cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliances Management Platform Meraki cloud dashboard Core Functions Firewall, SD-WAN, routing, VPN, traffic shaping, security policies VPN Capability Site-to-site Auto VPN and remote connectivity Security Features Firewall policies, content filtering, threat protection options, application control SD-WAN Features Path selection, WAN failover, application-aware policies, traffic shaping Deployment Options Small branch, medium branch, campus, data center, VPN hub, remote site Provisioning Zero-touch cloud provisioning Monitoring Dashboard visibility, alerts, event logs, client visibility, traffic analytics High Availability Supported on selected models Cellular Failover Available on selected models or through compatible Meraki cellular gateways Wireless Support Available on selected wireless MX models Ecosystem Integration Works with Meraki switching, wireless, cameras, sensors, mobile device management, and security products Model Positioning Table Model Category Suitable For Typical Use Case Entry MX Models Small offices, retail stores, and remote users Secure internet access, basic SD-WAN, VPN connectivity Midrange MX Models Medium branches and growing businesses Secure branch edge, higher VPN traffic, application control High-Performance MX Models Large branches, campuses, and enterprises High-throughput firewall, SD-WAN, advanced security services MX Hub Models Data centers and central offices VPN concentration, SD-WAN hub, multi-site aggregation Wireless / Cellular MX Models Locations needing backup connectivity or built-in wireless Branch resilience, LTE/5G failover, small-site wireless access Best Use Cases Branch office security Secure SD-WAN deployment Site-to-site VPN connectivity Multi-site network management Secure internet access Cloud application connectivity Remote office and retail networks Campus edge security VPN hub and data center aggregation WAN failover and business continuity Application visibility and traffic control Centralized security policy management Ideal For Cisco Meraki MX Security & SD-WAN Appliances are ideal for businesses that need secure, reliable, and easy-to-manage connectivity across one or many locations. They are especially suitable for organizations that want firewall, VPN, routing, SD-WAN, and security management in one cloud-managed platform. Why Choose Cisco Meraki MX? Cisco Meraki MX helps businesses simplify security and WAN operations by combining multiple network functions into one cloud-managed appliance. It allows IT teams to manage security policies, VPN connectivity, WAN performance, user traffic, and branch deployments from the Meraki dashboard. With zero-touch provisioning, centralized visibility, Auto VPN, SD-WAN features, and flexible model options, Cisco Meraki MX provides a strong foundation for modern distributed networks.
Cisco Meraki MX Security & SD-WAN Appliances