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Cisco Meraki MX pros and cons

Vendor: Cisco
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Meraki MX offers centralized cloud management which simplifies device management across multiple locations.
It enhances network security with advanced features like intrusion detection and prevention, malware blocking, and firewall capabilities.
Meraki MX enables easy site-to-site and point-to-point VPN setup, which does not require static IPs and functions effectively with load balancing.
It provides granular network visibility, allowing users to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues within the network.
Deployment and configuration of Meraki MX are quick and straightforward, often requiring only a single day to implement.

CONS

Lack of real-time visibility and complex configuration leads to frustration for advanced users.
Licensing and costs are high compared to competitors like Fortinet.
Integration issues are prevalent, especially with Active Directory and API integrations.
Requires more advanced security features and enhanced troubleshooting capabilities.
Scalability limitations hinder use in large enterprise environments.
 

Cisco Meraki MX Pros review quotes

JJ
DIRECTOR at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Dec 26, 2017
It prevents us from being hacked and delivers information about who and where the attack came from.
supervis809292 - PeerSpot reviewer
Supervisor of IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Oct 24, 2023
Point-to-point VPNs can dynamically follow IP changes with no need for static IPs.
JM
CISCO and AVAYA Product Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Feb 20, 2018
​It is very easy to configure.​
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it_user824010 - PeerSpot reviewer
Especialista en soluciones de telecomunicaciones corporativas at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees
Feb 21, 2018
Simple to manage.
MT
Company Owner at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Dec 19, 2018
The security level of our organization has changed by using Meraki MX Firewalls. We didn't have the UTM before, but now we have sandboxing, tray scanning, attack preventions and monitorization. Our security level has improved.
AA
Cisco System Engineer at Logicom
Jun 26, 2019
I use Meraki in my POCs and with my customers as well.
it_user1004274 - PeerSpot reviewer
I.T. Manager at Egypt Foods group
Jun 26, 2019
The internet traffic shaping has been very valuable.
it_user1084710 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Security Administrator at AJINOMOTO-OMNICHEM
Jun 27, 2019
The initial setup for me was straightforward.
EC
IT Specialist and Senior Consultant at Netserve
Jun 27, 2019
Deployment takes no more than one working day.
it_user1072938 - PeerSpot reviewer
LTE RF Optimization Sr. Engineer at Spectrum
Jun 27, 2019
The features we have found most valuable are the firewall and the monitoring tools.
 

Cisco Meraki MX Cons review quotes

JJ
DIRECTOR at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Dec 26, 2017
It would be great if the Meraki devices let us see, in real time, the internet demand on a single device.
supervis809292 - PeerSpot reviewer
Supervisor of IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Oct 24, 2023
Meraki tech support staff have a lot more visibility into your network than you do, which is frustrating at times. I understand the approach is to keep the dashboard easier to understand. This will frustrate more advanced users at times.​
JM
CISCO and AVAYA Product Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Feb 20, 2018
We could have more reporting options and the ability to send alarms to the administrator.
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it_user824010 - PeerSpot reviewer
Especialista en soluciones de telecomunicaciones corporativas at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees
Feb 21, 2018
More detail needed for configuration of the VPN.
MT
Company Owner at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Dec 19, 2018
We feel that Cisco provides smaller features, with fewer possibilities versus other solutions out there.
AA
Cisco System Engineer at Logicom
Jun 26, 2019
I need more UTM protection security features.
it_user1004274 - PeerSpot reviewer
I.T. Manager at Egypt Foods group
Jun 26, 2019
The IPS, the Intrusion Prevention System, can be improved.
it_user1084710 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Security Administrator at AJINOMOTO-OMNICHEM
Jun 27, 2019
Right now, you can postpone the update but eventually, if you don't do the update, it will install the updates automatically for you and that's something that is not working for me.
EC
IT Specialist and Senior Consultant at Netserve
Jun 27, 2019
Load balancing options and ability to manage a couple of Internet connections.
it_user1072938 - PeerSpot reviewer
LTE RF Optimization Sr. Engineer at Spectrum
Jun 27, 2019
FortiGate is cheaper than Meraki. Even the license renewal is less than Meraki.