Meraki SD-WAN Reviews

We primarily use the solution for our branch offices.

The solution's ability to prioritize traffic is its most valuable feature.

The solution is easy to use.

The solution needs a multi-use provider portal.

I'm not on the technical side, so I don't know if there is an area of the solution that needs improvement. There is a wish button in the product, and we're fine with that. 

The pricing could be a bit lower.

I've been using the solution for two years now.

The solution is stable.

We've never had an issue with scalability. We have about 200 users on the solution.

We've only ever used the solution's technical support once and it was fine.

We didn't previously use a different solution.

The initial setup is straightforward.

We use the public cloud deployment model. We're a Cisco partner.

Due to its overall ease of use, I'd recommend the solution.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

The dashboard is the solution's most valuable feature.

The solution lacks a certain amount of functionality and features.

The VRRP design needs improvement.

The solution is stable.

The solution is scalable.

Technical support is really good.

We didn't previously use a different solution.

The initial setup is straightforward. Deployment times depend on the customer and the environment. If could be anywhere from two days to six months.

We looked into Azure, but Azure didn't make AZ1s.

We use the cloud deployment model. Meraki is a cloud solution.

I'd recommend the solution. I'd rate it eight out of ten.

The primary use case of this solution is for optimization, load balancing, and the different end links. We have a variety of customer enterprises that consist of small, medium, and large-size enterprise customers. More of our clients are moving to direct internet access, so we are getting rid of the current MPLS solutions.

The most valuable features are the traffic shaping, the security that is built into the routers on MX, they have a lot of customer performance classes, the visibility, and the auto VPN features.

They stopped doing WAN optimization as a feature set, which is now lacking. They need to relook at that and consider WAN optimization as an option. 

I know that they have improved the security and have taken that off and that to me is critical on the MX. That's where they lack.

The reporting needs to be looked at. It needs to be more granular. The reporting on the actual solution isn't what the customers are wanting to get.

Scalability could improve to accommodate a larger enterprise.

In the next release, I would like to see the WAN optimization.

This solution is stable and I have not found any issues in particular.

This solution is scalable. It is not complex. On the Mx side, it could be a room for a high-end device and the highest you get is MX 450. It is scalable but it could improve for a larger enterprise.

The initial setup of this solution is easy. It is very intuitive when it comes to setups.

The deployment is very quick. We managed to roll out one hundred and sixty branches in a matter of a couple of months.

I don't deal with technical support directly, as I am on the design and retail side of things. As far as I understand, the technical support has been fairly competent. There haven't been any issues.

The Meraki SD-WAN solution is simple to deploy.

You have to plan well and look at creating policies and create your templates prior to the installation.

What we found, was that while we were doing the implementation we were doing a lot of work. If we had planned before the actual implementation, then the entire rollout would have been much simpler.

The setup is simple but it terms of deployment, it is better to create your policies and the planning needs to be done prior to the actual deployment.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

We primarily use the solution for two purposes. One is to connect the different locations, and the other is for security.

The outer VPN is the solution's most valuable feature.

The dashboard is user-friendly. It's very simple to use.

The solution could be improved if it added more features, especially monitoring and reporting features.

The solution is stable.

The scalability is okay, but the solution is much more suited to small and medium-sized companies and isn't really suited for large ones. If you have 500 to 1000 or 2000 people it's okay. For a large international company, it's not the right product. At the moment, we have about 2-3,000 users on the solution.

The technical support has been very good. We're satisfied with the level of service they offer.

The solution is straightforward. As long as you can get all of the required information from the client, it's very easy. 

How long it takes to deploy depends on the requirements. It can vary. To configure it is easy, but in most cases, we don't get all the information from the customer which can hold things up a bit.

We have about 20 people for deployment and maintenance.

We handle the deployment ourselves.

Licensing is on a monthly basis. There are also fees for technical support.

We're a Cisco partner.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

We primarily use it to provide SD-WAN solutions for our customers.

The solution is a whole vertical solution, so it doesn't need any other components in order to provide basic features. 

The security of the solution needs to be improved.

The adoption of endpoint services or endpoint security should be developed in future releases.

The solution is relatively stable.

The solution is not scalable for high-end customers. Meraki is really flexible and can start from really small sites, so it's better suited to the SME market. When you reach a situation where you have a high number of sites with a high level of complexity, then Cisco Meraki probably lacks a bit of flexibility.

I've never had to reach out to technical support.

The initial setup is straightforward; it's not that complex. How long it takes to deploy depends on the customer's requirements and how complex their infrastructure is.

We're a distributor. We deploy the solution on-premises for our clients.

We did evaluate other options, but we're very happy with Cisco Meraki.

The advice I would give to others considering implementing the solution would be to start small and be patient.

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.

We did only a short evaluation focused in training to show the main functions of the dashboard and VPN implementation.

Not for now, we are still in the test stage and implementing a laboratory with a basic topology: firewall, switch, and AP.

Zero touch configuration onsite based on the manager system's pre-configuration and the VPN automation set.

Perimetral security for new requirements on financial networks and DRP systems, like SAP. 

It should send email alerts.

The solution reduces the cost for the customers. They need not buy a separate Ethernet line from an ISP.

The solution provides a lot of benefits to the customers. Its functionality is very good. The tool is easy to use. The site-to-site connectivity is very good. The product is flexible. It has logs and reports. If anything happens, it's easy to diagnose the problem.

The integration with other tools must be improved.

I am using the solution currently.

The tool is very stable. I rate the stability a ten out of ten.

I rate the tool’s scalability a ten out of ten. It is very easy to expand it when I get more demand from the customer. The connectivity is very good.

The support is very good on all levels.

It is easy to deploy the product. The configuration is easy. The deployment is easier compared to products.

The product provides customers with good security and scalability.

The product is not expensive. It is reasonably priced. We can pay the subscription fee annually or once in three years.

I will recommend the tool to others. Overall, I rate the solution ten out of ten.

Meraki SD-WAN saves costs for our customers and provides better connectivity. The solution has good security features. Since it is a cloud-based solution, customers can manage the entire portfolio from one portal.

Regarding the integration part, the VPN connection for third parties needs to be elaborate.

Meraki SD-WAN is a scalable solution that can be used by small-scale and large enterprises. More than 500 users are using the solution.

The solution’s technical support is good.

Positive

The solution’s initial setup is easy and can be done in two days. The solution was deployed by me, an on-site engineer, and a remote engineer.

The solution needs around three to four administrators. Meraki SD-WAN enhances connectivity across various business locations, and our clients are satisfied with the tool. The solution can be used for multiple branches, connectivity, or small scale. Its implementation is also easy.

We can use Meraki SD-WAN for security purposes. We can identify traffic problems and connectivity issues from the solution's single console dashboard. A health report is also available in Meraki. We can identify and troubleshoot more issues from the Meraki dashboard. I would recommend the solution to other users.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.